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…
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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…
Current Affairs(Updated Handout 2020-Part 2 )M.Puri Sir
Download Complete File INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 1. Indo-China border clash Sino-Indian relations had remained frozen after the 1962 War till 1976 when diplomatic activity restarted. Though there have been a number…
Current Affairs(Updated Handout 2020) M.Puri Sir
Download Complete Handout 1. Summoning The House : Governor vs Chief Minister The political crisis in Rajasthan has raised several questions of constitutional interpretation and morality. A key question that…
Indus Water Treaty
After a gap of more than two and half years Indian and Pakistani delegations have begun the 116th Meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission.(Indus Water Treaty) The first day of…