Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan recently said that he hoped India would “reassess” its stand on regional trading agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) pact that India withdrew from…
Category: General Studies Paper 2
One Nation One Ration Card(ONORC)
Under Department of Food & Public Distribution, Government of India this scheme, ONORC, aims to provide an option to all eligible ration card holders/beneficiaries covered under NFSA to access their…
Rare Diseases in India
The Delhi High Court has set up a special committee to find a time-bound solution on ways to provide treatment and therapy options to patients suffering from rare diseases. The…
Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge
Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge is a proposed bridge over the Brahmaputra river between Assam and Meghalaya in North-East India. This is a four lane bridge over the Brahmaputra between Dhubri (on North…
Shatoot Dam
The signing of a pact between India and Afghanistan for building the $300-million Shatoot Dam on the Maidan river tributary of Kabul river took place recently.The project was held up…
15th Finance Commission
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman accepted the 15th Finance Commission ’s recommendations while presenting the Union budget 2021-22. 15th Finance Commission: Finance Commissions generally submit their reports for a five-year duration. The 15th…
Question Hour
Question Hour The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is slotted for this. During this time, the members ask questions and the ministers usually give answers. It is regulated according…
UPSC Mains GS Paper 2 2020
UPSC MAINS GENERAL STUDIES GS PAPER – 2 MAINS 2020 “There is a need for simplification of procedure for disqualification of persons found guilty of corrupt practices under the…
New ‘Workplace Equality Index’ Launched
For the first time in India, the country’s ‘Workplace Equality Index’ has been rolled out for employers to check their progress on inclusion of people from LGBT+ communities at the…
What is ‘Havana Syndrome”?
What is Havana Syndrome? 'Havana Syndrome' was the name given to a mysterious neurological illness which started to afflict American diplomats and intelligence operatives in Cuba, China, and other countries. In late…