GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? SATAT is an initiative…

GS 3: Science & Technology | Indigenization of technology & developing new technology Why in News? A Bengaluru based company…

In News: The government revised downwards its estimate for GDP growth in the 2018-19 financial year to 7% from the…

In News: The government has detected Rs. 20,000 crore worth GST evasion so far, this fiscal. Explained: Central Board of…

In News: The government said it had brought 42 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs under price control, capping trade margin at 30%,…

In News China and Russia agreed for a closer policy coordination to eradicate the breeding grounds of terrorism which is…

In News: The Union Cabinet approved the National Policy on Software Products 2019, which would help in formulating schemes, projects…

In News: The Cabinet approved National Mineral Policy 2019. Explained: It will lead to sustainable mining sector development future, while…

Why in News? The Ministry of Human Resources Development has launched the Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and…

Why in News? National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) launched ‘Yuva Sahakar’scheme. Highlights: To attract youth to cooperative business ventures. It…

In News: Three more banks — Allahabad Bank and Corporation Bank, from the public sector, and Dhanlaxmi Bank from the…

In News: According to official data, Fiscal deficit widened in January to Rs. 7.7 lakh crore, or 121.5% of the…

In News: According to a latest joint report by Deloitte and the Retailers Association of India (RAI), Strong macroeconomic factors…

Indian Air Force had carried out a strike inside Pakistan, targeting a Jaish-e-Mohammad training camp. About: 12 Mirage 2000 jets…

India on Tuesday successfully test fired the short-range Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) from a test range along the coast…

GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics etc. Why in News? India’s…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated a new National War Memorial, situated in the India Gate complex in New Delhi, to…

The European Union (EU) and Germany have asked Pakistan to act on terror in a call made by Pakistani foreign…

In News: According to the payroll data of the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), nearly two crore jobs were created…

In News: Most commercial banks in India are likely to select RBI’s repo rate as the external benchmark to decide…

A parliamentary panel asked Twitter to engage more actively with the Election Commission and respond to fake news and inflammatory…

GS 3: Economy | Development - Energy Why in News? Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of four…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? In a boost to energy security…

In News: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is working on a minimum assured return scheme (MARS) for subscribers…

In News: The 33rd reconvened meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council cut the tax rate for under-construction…

Diplomats in Delhi and New York have begun negotiations on a new proposal to place JeM chief Masood Azhar on…

The hyper spectral imagery programme, a first for the country, seeks to locate and identify suspicious movements and is expected…

In News: In a bid to clamp down on Ponzi and fake deposit schemes, the government has, through an ordinance,…

With investigating agencies facing increased challenges of collecting evidence to ensure convictions in wildlife crimes, DNA forensics are providing a…

GS 3: Economy Why in News? The key highlights of the Interim Budget 2019-20 presented by the Union Minister for…

In News: According to an industry forecast by aviation consultancy Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), various airlines in the…

In News: India is taking several steps to reduce its dependence on imports of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), a commonly…

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will attend the foreign ministers’ meeting to be held in Abu Dhabi, on March 1-2,…

When women exercise their ballot, they are most likely to vote for a leader who makes battling crimes against women…

An assessment commissioned by the World Bank which submitted to the Central Water Commission found that Ganga river basin could…

GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn the earlier order which stipulated a…

GS 3: Science & Technology | Indigenization of technology & developing new technology Why in News? A Bengaluru based company…

The Dehradun-based Indian Institute of Petroleum has successfully finished a pilot test to convert used cooking oil into bio-aviation turbine…

In News: To provide greater operational flexibility to non-banking lenders, the Reserve Bank created a single category for them by…

In News: Foreign investors pumped in Rs. 6,311 crores into the Indian capital markets, the highest inflow in a single…

The international watchdog against money laundering and financing of terrorism, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has put Pakistan on…

In News: The government will soon roll out a public Domain Name Server, or DNS, for India aimed at providing…

GS 1: Art and Culture Why in News? The Ministry of Human Resource Development constituted a Committee in the year…

GS 3: Economy Why in News? NITI Aayog co-hosted a conference on “The Future of Indian Banking” with the Foundation…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure Why in News? A mobile application e-cocoon was launched for quality certification in silkworm seed…

In News: Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the highest decision-making body for the telecom sector, has given an in-principle approval to…

In News: Provident Fund deposits will now earn more, with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recommending a hike in…

Assam Rifles personnel have been empowered by the central government to arrest anyone and search a place without a warrant…

Supreme Court ordered state governments to evict over 10 lakh forest-dwelling families whose claims over forestland have been rejected, a…

A sleeker, more lethal version of the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos is under development and the prototype should be ready…

GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, bio-technology Why in News?…

GS 1: Indian Society Why in News? The National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) is organizing a special workshop for…

GS 3: Economy | Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Why in News? National Productivity Council (NPC) is celebrating…

GS 3: Science & Technology | Indigenization of technology & developing new technology Why in News? Department of Biotechnology in…

GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The Centre has identified over…

In News: The Central government is setting up a fully-owned Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to house all its equity and…

In News: The government has approved the disbursal of a recapitalization package of Rs. 48,239 crores for 12 public sector…

In News: According to Commerce and Industry Ministry data, Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India contracted by 7% to $33.49…

The Delhi-based National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the creator of indelible ink, has a new concoction that, when applied on the…

More than three-and-half decades after the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) or Tejas was conceived, the programme got a shot in…

Asia's biggest air show Aero India-2019 will open Yelahanka air force station in Bengaluru, showcasing aerospace majors and their technologies…

Why in News? The Labour Bureau has completed its survey on employment generated by the MUDRA loan scheme, giving the…

Why in News? The government has revised guidelines for chartering of ships by providing the right-of- first-refusal to ships built…

Why in News? For the overall empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangajan), a “Regional Conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme…

GS3: Environment | Conservation Why in News? The 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the conservation of…

GS3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? All radioactive waste facilities are designed…

GS 1: Art and Culture Why in News? The President of India will present the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony…

GS 1: Art and Culture Why in news? The Minister of State for Culture (I/C), Govt. of India, inaugurated the…

GS 3: Economy Why in News? An Ad-hoc National Committee of Domestic Council for Gems and Jewellery consisting 14 Members…

In News: World Bank, UN Women, and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have joined hands to launch a…

Seven islands in the Andamans and Lakshadweep have been identified for seaplane operations while private sector participation has been invited…

In News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Phase-II of the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme that aims to…

The Union Cabinet Tuesday approved promulgating an ordinance with regard to the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill to protect…

In News: The Government has widened the definition of startups to partly address angel tax woes by increasing the time…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in News? Moving a step ahead towards…

Top of Form The Union Home Minister and Minister for Women and Child Development jointly launched the Women Safety initiative…

An estimated 16 crore Indians in the age group of 10-75 are consumers of alcohol and around 4.6 lakh children…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in News? As per item 8 of…

Why in News? The National Health Authority (NHA) is planning to remove procedures covered under existing national programmes from the…

Why in News? With a view to recognize and promote Excellence in the implementation of e-Governance initiatives, the Government of…

Why in News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the ‘4th Global Digital Health Partnership Summit’. Highlights: The…

Why in News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is organizing an Apex Conference on Smart Cities Project. The…

GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics etc. Why in News? The…

Why in News? The Prime Minister dedicates the National War Memorial to the nation in a solemn ceremonial function. National…

Why in News? The 112 helpline which was earlier launched in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland was launched in 16 states…

Why in News? Union Minister for Tourism will be inaugurating the project ‘Development of Eco Circuit:Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon…

Why in News? Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched PMAY (U) Mobile App. Highlights: The App will allow…

Why in News? Expert Committee Submits its Report on Determining Methodology for Fixing National Minimum Wage. Highlights: There have been…

The first day of oral arguments in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague…

Why in News? The Labour Bureau has completed its survey on employment generated by the MUDRA loan scheme, giving the…

In News: The board of Reserve Bank of India decided to transfer an interim surplus (dividend) of Rs. 28,000 crores…

In News: To Incentivise ship-building activity in the country, the Ministry of Shipping has revised its guidelines for chartering of…

In News: Cement manufacturers are happy after India decided to withdraw most favoured nation (MFN) status to Pakistan and also…

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, announced in the Budget earlier this month, aims to give Rs. 6,000 a…

The NSA empowers the Centre or a State government to detain a person to prevent him from acting in any…

Why in News? PM to launch PM-KISAN scheme from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM…

Obsession for its supposedly medicinal scales in China is believed to have made the ant-eating Chinese Pangolin, one of two…

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is looking for potential partners to co-develop an engine for its planned Advanced…

Why in News? The Ministry of HRD launched Operation Digital Board to leverage technology in order to boost quality education…

Why in News? National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations (NABH) has revamped Entry-Level Certification Process of hospitals to…

Why in News? Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities. The Union Cabinet has given its approval…

GS 3: Economy | Development and Employment Why in News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)…

GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India has taken off Allahabad Bank and Corporation Bank, from…

Why in News? Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment launched the “2nd Edition of Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary”…

Why in News? Ministry of State (IC) for AYUSH, launched the e-AUSHADHI portal, for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani…

Why in News? The Scheduled Tribes (STs) have been the most marginalized, isolated and deprived population. To protect and safeguarding…

Why in News? Cabinet approves continuation of Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up- gradation Scheme (CLCS-TUS) beyond 12th Plan…

GS 3: Agriculture | Economics of animal-rearing Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for establishment of…

In News: The government's disinvestment proceeds have touched Rs 53,558 crore so far in the current fiscal, as against the…

In News: Amid mounting complaints from the domestic steel industry after Chinese steel product imports surged 8 per cent in…

Why in News? In a key move aimed at improving all weather connectivity and enabling the swift movement of Indian…

Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on February 19, 2019 approved…

Why in News? Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital in Education (SATH-E) Project implemented by NITI Aayog. The SATH-E: An…

Why in News? The Central Government has not enacted any separate law to protect the interest of domestic workers. However,…

Why in News? The union government has introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Cinematograph Act and…

Why in News The Government of Gujarat has launched the second edition of the water conservation scheme- Sujalam Sufalam Jal…

Why in News? The Union Cabinet on February 19, 2019 approved the National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019), proposed…

Why in News? In line with the 2030 deadline of 25 percent of vehicles in India to be all-electric, the…

Why in News? The Government has reconstituted the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi for a period of…

Why in news? Information was given by Minister of State (independent charge) for Culture, in reply to an Unstarred Question…

Why in news? Two-day Conference on Unani Medicine for Public Health inaugurated. Organized by the Central Council for Research in…

Why in News? Jammu and Kashmir Governor has granted Ladakh a divisional status, thus creating three administrative units of Jammu,…

GS 3: Agriculture | Land reforms in India Why in News? As per the results (provisional) of latest Agriculture Census…

GS 3: Agriculture | Land reforms in India Why in News? As per the results (provisional) of latest Agriculture Census…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Prelims Level: Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) Why in…

Why in News? An addiction plague has steadily swallowed India a/c to a study conducted by the National Drug Dependence…

Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by PM has approved the proposal for Abolition of Institution of Income-Tax Ombudsman…

GS3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in news? Researchers have identified a native roadside…

GS3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in news? The Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants that use…

In News: The US and Canada on Friday said they have jointly approached the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against India…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure Why in News? Union Minister for Food Processing Industries laid foundation stone for M/s Nandvan…

GS 2: Governance | Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why…

GS 2: IR | India and its neighborhood relation Why in News? It is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour…

Why in News? The Mera Aspataal Initiative was launched precisely to find a mechanism to gauze patient reaction to the…

Why in News? CGWB has been entrusted with the responsibilities of developing & disseminating technologies, monitoring national policies for the…

Why in News? The conference will discuss the issues of Skills and Competence at the grass-root level, Attitudinal Changes in…

Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved establishment of a unified authority for regulating all financial services in International…

Why in news? Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance and National Informatics Centre (NIC) has jointly developed a…

Why in News? Draft of “The National River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Bill 2018” provides for the constitution of…

GS 3: Agriculture | Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support price Why in News? To…

In News: Wholesale Price Index (WPI) fell for the third consecutive month to 2.76% in January from 5.54% in October…

In News: According to a report by the State Bank of India, While the currency in circulation has surpassed what…

Why in News? National Virtual Library of India (NVLI) is a major project set up by the Ministry of Culture,…

In News: Foreign exchange reserves crossed $400 billion for the first time in four months in the week ended February…

In News: S. Ambassador to India will lead a delegation of officials to hold talks with Union Commerce Minister of…

In News: More than 50% of the expenditure under 36 major heads of the government’s spending in 2017-18 was classified…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? The Prime Minister laid the foundation…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? The Union Minister of Water resources,…

GS 2:IR| Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? Afghanistan began exports to India through the Chabahar…

GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? India has successfully test-fired two indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to- Air missiles (QRSAM)…

In News: The government will launch an additional offering of Bharat-22 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on February 14 to raise…

In News: Data released by the Central Statistics Office showed consumer price index or CPI-based inflation stood at 2.05% in…

In News: In an audit of assessments made by the Income Tax Department on the real estate sector, the Comptroller…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? Government has launched National Gas Grid…

Why in News? National Testing Agency launched Mobile App through which students can practice mock tests. Highlights: Through the app…

Why in News? The Central Government has launched an Integrated Scheme for school education- Samagra Shiksha, which subsumes the three…

GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics etc. Why in News? A…

A species of wood snake that wasn’t seen for 140 years has resurfaced in a survey conducted by scientists in…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy Why in News? The Prime Minister dedicated the 220 kV Srinagar- Alusteng – Drass-…

Why in news? The government has notified changing the name of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) to…

Why in News? Launched on 19th February 2019, “StartUp Runway” is a unique concept initiated by GeM to promote entrepreneurship…

GS 3: Internal Security | Various Security forces & agencies & their mandate Why in News? A globally accepted way…

In News: Total deposits in Jan Dhan accounts are set to cross Rs 90,000 crore with the government making the…

In News: According to Labour Ministry notification, All unorganised sector workers up to 40 years of age can subscribe to…

GS 3: Internal Security - Cyber Security Why in News? The Government of India will soon roll out a public…

In News: Indian government offered 23 oil and gas and CBM blocks for bidding in the third round of Open…

GS 3: Economy | Development & Employment Why in News? The Central Government has exempted the women employed in any…

Why in News? Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan Yojana social security scheme announced in the budget. Scheme Highlights: It is a…

Why in news? To provide direct benefit to farmers and ease the pressure on them, the Indian Banking Association today…

Why in News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is all set to launch the 30th National Road Safety…

GS 2: IR | Bilateral Why in News? Government of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the…

Why in News? National Testing Agency launched Mobile App through which students can practice mock tests. Highlights: Through the app…

GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The Home Ministry has kept “in abeyance” its order that empowered the Assam…

GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to allow three public sector banks…

In News: After Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted restrictions under prompt corrective action (PCA) on three public sector banks…

In News: A panel of State Ministers favored lowering GST on under-construction residential properties to 5%, from the 12% currently.…

GS 2: IR | India & Bilateral relations Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Seoul Peace Prize…

GS 3: Economy Why in News? Economic Survey for the year 2016-17 has an entire chapter dedicated to the discussion…

GS 2: IR | India & its neighborhood- relations Why in News? The Indus system comprises of main Indus River,…

GS 2: IR | Bilateral Relations Why in News? During the visit of Argentine President Mauricio Macri, Argentina has signed…

GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? A mega exercise, EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019 involving 140 fighter jets and attack helicopters,…

GS 2: IR | India and its neighborhood- relations Why in News? Recently, government has made series of amendments in…

In News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to surrender to government’s demand of transferring funds that was…

In News: The Cabinet has approved the setting up of a unified authority that would regulate all the financial services…

In News: The fiduciary responsibility of the RBI’s board members lies with the central bank, RBI governor quoted. Explained: At…

GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? To help the public during natural calamities such as cyclonic storms members of…

In News: Rising LPG prices and higher subscribers have resulted in the government’s subsidy expenditure over the last two years…

In News: The trade war between the US and China is expected to boost the Indian economy with a rise…

When it comes to gender equality and achieving targets under Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), almost all Indian states are in…

Study says diet, exercise is key to reducing body weight: The risk of developing obesity-related cancer is increasing in successive…

GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? In a first for the IAF,the “OTTERS” squadron of Western Air Command has…

The excavations of cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation testify to early urbanisation, as early as 2,600 BCE. Rock-cut architecture…

In News: The government decided to set up a five-member working committee to look into the angel tax issue and…

In News: The fiscal deficit for the period April-December 2018 has touched 112.4% of the budget target of Rs. 6.24…

In News: Container Corporation of India Ltd. (Concor), a major railway container operator in India and JSC RZD Logistics, the…

The government launched a Global Environment Facility (GEF) assisted project namely, Green – Ag. in collaboration with the Food and…

In News: The Union government has projected over 18% growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in 2019-20 based…

In News: With 35 Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) being lined up for strategic sale, the Finance Ministry is planning…

Perovskites-coated cells are light, Flexible and Inexpensive: Perovskites — a new generation of cheaper solar cells — that makes it…

Future generations face an environmental "time bomb" as the world's groundwater systems take decades to respond to the present-day impact…

GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News?…

GS 3: Internal Security | Various Security forces & agencies & their mandate Why in News? The Defence Innovation Organisation…

GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News?…

In News: North Atlantic Treaty Organization said, its 29 members will clear the way for Macedonia to become the alliance's…

In News: Russia said that it was suspending its participation in a key Cold War-era missile treaty- Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces…

The Power Generated in degradation Can be used to Sustain the Process: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are fast emerging as…

The siddha drug showed significant antiviral activity, Immuno-Modulation: Under in vitro conditions, nilavembu kudineer (a Siddha medicine) was found to provide protection against chikungunya…

The plant accumulates lead in the root and shoot: A native roadside plant that can take up lead from the…

GS 2: IR | Bilateral Relations Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister has approved the Memorandum…

Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for Extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai…

Interim Budget: An Interim Budget usually doesn’t list out new schemes or doesn’t unveil any policy measures. The government will…

GS 3: Internal Security | Various Security forces & agencies & their mandate Why in News? The Committee of Experts…

Work for Farmers’ Institution Stopped as Excavators Hit 1894 Assam Peasant Martyrs’ Mass Grave: A project expected to change the…

In News: The government said that Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections crossed the Rs. 1 lakh-crore mark in January,…

The healthcare sector wants the government’s interim Budget to include tax measures to help the middle class better mitigate health…

In News: The country’s manufacturing sector activity edged higher in January as companies continued to scale up production and employment,…

GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs…

NITI Aayog officials debunk media report of 6.1% Joblessness: The government’s think tank NITI Aayog debunked claims that unemployment in…

The 300-metre-tall gap can hold 14 billion Tonnes of ice: NASA scientists have discovered a gigantic cavity, almost 300 metres…