New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
IR, DEFENCE, GS2, U.S.A- Russia
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October 17, 2020
Karnataka HC quashed Criminal case against foreign nationals belonging to the Tablighi Jamaat
The High Court of Karnataka has quashed the criminal cases registered against nine foreign nationals belonging to the Tablighi Jamaat on the condition that they immediately leave the country and…
October 6, 2020
Snow Leopard Conservation Centre in Uttarkashi forests
Current Affairs, Snow leopard
September 20, 2020
Uttarakhand CM inaugurates, lays foundation stone of 27 development projects in Pithoragarh
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 27 development projects costing over Rs 112 crore in Pithoragarh on Friday. CM projects costing Rs 112,47,11,000…
September 19, 2020
CLIMATE CHANGE ORGANISATION/CONVENTION/PROTOCOL
Some important terms Accede/Accession: ‘Accession’ is an act by which a State signifies its agreement to be legally bound by the terms of a particular treaty. It has the same…
September 18, 2020
The National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India
GS 1, ART AND CULTURE, National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
September 18, 2020
Our solar system
Context Our solar system consists of our star, the Sun, and everything bound to it by gravity — the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, dwarf…
September 17, 2020
Prioritising Agriculture and its Research Needs
INTRODUCTION The agricultural and allied sector carries immense importance for the Indian economy and at this time of Pandemic led economic crisis when most sectors of the economy are reported…
September 17, 2020
वैश्विक नवाचार सूचकांक- 2020
GS 2 UPSC HINDI CURRENT AFFAIRS वैश्विक नवाचार सूचकांक- 2020
September 17, 2020
CM’s relief fund goes online
The Chief Minister’s relief fund has gone online to bring about transparency and prevent any delays. The software developed for online functioning of the relief fund was launched by Chief…
September 17, 2020
SOCIAL STOCK EXCHANGES (SSE)
Social Stock Exchanges (SSE) Context: A working group of the Securities and Exchange Board of India has recommended allowing non-profit organizations to directly list on Social Stock Exchanges (SSE). Major Recommendations:…
September 14, 2020
August Month one liners
India-UK collaborates for new 8 million pounds joint medicinal research 2. NASA Launches Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission to seek signs of ancient life ________________________________________________________________________ 3. Bangladesh to construct memorial…
September 1, 2020
Explained: Role of India’s Market in addressing Chinese Challenge
Explained: Role of India's Market in addressing Chinese Challenge
August 29, 2020
Karnataka’s first RO-RO train chugs off from Nelamangala
In News: B S Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka and Shri Suresh, Minister of State of Railways flagged off first ever RORO service of South Western Railway from Nelamangla (near…
August 28, 2020
Women’s Equality Day
Context: Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the US to mark the 19th Amendment ratified in 1920 giving women the right to vote It was first celebrated in 1973. Important…
August 26, 2020
Explained: Digital Push for India’s Healthcare
Editorial Explained: Digital Push for India's Healthcare
August 25, 2020
Karnataka to build transit homes for migrants
Karnataka is set to emulate Kerala in building transit homes for migrant workers.The state government plans to build four transit homes in Bengaluru, each with a capacity to accommodate at…
August 22, 2020
Explained: Jurisdictional Conflict between LG and Delhi Government
Editorial Explained: Jurisdictional Conflict between LG and Delhi Government
August 21, 2020
NIT-K, Surathkal ranked fourth globally in GSoC-2020
The country’s premier technical institute NIT-K, Surathkal has ranked fourth globally in the list of universities with the most accepted students for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2020. What is…
August 21, 2020
Vice President Shri Venkaiah Naidu announces ARIIA-2020
Context: The Vice-President of India announced Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Madras, Bombay and Delhi has bagged the top…
August 21, 2020
Karnataka state government has proposed increasing reservation for disabilities:
Why in News: State government of Karnataka has proposed increasing reservation by one percentage point for Group 'A' or 'B' to candidates who are 'persons with benchmark disability'. About News:…
August 20, 2020
19 August: World humanitarian day (WHD)
The day was observed to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives for humanitarian services. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly The World Humanitarian…
August 19, 2020
19 August: WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY
The aim of this day is to encourage people to express their feelings, emotions and social thinking through their photography skills News Related to Photograph Mukhtar khan, Dar Yasin, Channi…
August 19, 2020
Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge: impetus to start-up.
Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the "Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge-Innovate Solutions for Aatmanirbhar Bharat" to provide impetus to the ecosystem of start-up, innovation and research in the country."IIT…
August 19, 2020
Explained: India’s New Engagement in Middle East
Editorial Explained: India’s New Engagement in Middle East
August 17, 2020
Karnataka to build industrial corridor between Mysuru and Bidar:
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C N Ashwathnarayan has said that the state will build an industrial corridor between Mysuru and Bidar to augment the development of industry and commerce.…
August 17, 2020
Explained: Requirement of Internet Ombudsman in Indian Democracy
Editorial Explained: Requirement of Internet Ombudsman in Indian Democracy
August 15, 2020
12 AUGUST: World Elephant Day
The first World Elephant Day was celebrated in 2012. MOST IMPORTANT FACTS RELATED TO ELEPHANT Project Elephant : 1992India's first Elephant Hospital Opens In MathuraKarnataka has the highest number of…
August 12, 2020
International Youth Day
Context: 12 AUGUST: International Youth Day Theme 2020: “Youth Engagement for Global Action” About date To commemorate Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekanandaji. National Youth Festival 2020: held in Lucknow, Uttar…
August 12, 2020
Explained: The Future of Indian Secularism
Editorial Explained: The Future of Indian Secularism
August 11, 2020
10th August: World Biofuel Day
Theme: Biofuels Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat Significance: The big day is geared toward decreasing dependency on biofuel and adopting different sources of vitality and efficient administration of fuels.This Day is being…
August 10, 2020
09 AUGUST: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (World Tribal Day)
Theme 2020 : "COVID-19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience" TRIBAL RELATED NEWS: 66th SKOCH Summit Awards: Ministry of Tribal Affairs receives SKOCH Gold AwardMinister of Tribal Affairs launches ‘GOAL’ Programme for…
August 9, 2020
Karnataka state government has proposed increasing reservation for disabilities:
Why in News: State government of Karnataka has proposed increasing reservation by one percentage point for Group 'A' or 'B' to candidates who are 'persons with benchmark disability'. About News:…
August 9, 2020
National Handloom Day
Every year on August 7 is observed to recognise the contribution and hard work of handloom weavers.In 2015: August 7 was first declared as National Handloom Day.Union Minister of Textiles…
August 7, 2020
Editorial Explained: One year of Abrogation Articles 370 and 35A
Editorial Explained: One year of Abrogation Articles 370 and 35A
August 7, 2020
Japan’s Hiroshima Day
Why in News: This year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan by the United States (US) in 1945. During World War II,…
August 6, 2020
Editorial Explained: Critical Analysis of PM-KISAN
Editorial Explained: Critical Analysis of PM-KISAN
August 3, 2020
1st August: Muslim Women’s Rights Day:
India celebrates 1st August as Muslim Women’s Rights Day On the occasion of the first anniversary of law-making Triple Talaq, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today…
August 1, 2020
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan launched largest network of 5 dedicated COVID-19 Bio-repositories:
It’s a first Pan-India 1000 Genome Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 CompletedHe reviewed the COVID-19 activities of Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and DBT-Autonomous Institutions (AIs) in…
August 1, 2020
Nicaragua joins the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement
Current Affairs
July 27, 2020