Why in News: In Afghanistan, ‘reconciliation’ means different things to different players and to different groups of Afghans. Background: /…

Why in News The Army set to procure Spike-LR Anti-Tank Missiles from Israel and Igla-S Very Short-Range Air Defence Systems…

Why in News Alfred Brownell is among six activists to be honoured Details: The Upper Guinean Forest is considered one…

Why in News ICRISAT study discovers important factors for heat and drought tolerance Details: An international team led by the…

Why in News The Union Environment Ministry has constituted a committee to implement the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), which…

Why in News UN report calls for prudent use of antibiotics Details: If no action is taken, drug-resistant diseases could…

Why in News? The Index of Eight Core Industries is a provisional index which is released every month. It is…

GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Nepal has collected about 3,000 kilograms of solid waste…

GS 1: Geographical Features & Their Locations Why in News? When the landmass that is now the Indian subcontinent slammed…

GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? The Union Environment Ministry has constituted a committee to…

GS 3: Economy - Food Processing & Related Industries In India Why in News? A local mango variety called Ishad…

CONTEXT: April 29 is celebrated as International Dance Day annually. It aims to bring people together with a common language…

Why in News?  The Indian Council of Medical Research has launched the MERA India – a conglomeration of partners working…

Why in News?  One day Technical Seminar was organized by Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation on…

Why in News?  China has said that the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Corridor will not be a part of the Belt &…

Why in News? The Delhi High Court has struck down the decision of the Central government restricting the famously aromatic…

Why in News Total deposits in the last three years have grown by over 2.5 times to ₹98,400 cr. Details…

Why in News The RBI must set an example on transparency, and serve the national economic interest Details: The Reserve…

Why in News NASA wants to study the effects of spaceflight on a woman Details: Astronaut Christina Koch will set…

Why in News? Indulging in high-calorie ‘comfort’ foods when stressed can lead to more weight gain than usual, scientists say.…

Why in News? Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited to…

Why in News?  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the extension of the Ombudsman Scheme for Non- Banking Financial Companies…

Why in News?  The RBI has divested its remaining stake in the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)…

Why in News? The thrust in funding research should be followed up with policies that incentivise industry in drug development.…

Why in News? The Gujarat government has decided to back the nine potato farmers locked in a legal battle with…

Why in News Researchers at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, have developed an ultrasensitive quantum thermometer using graphene quantum dots.…

why in News: Ayushman Bharat, the government run health insurance programme confirmed that there had been an attempted security breach.…

Why in News: India recently suspended the cross-LoC trade, alleging misuse of the facility by individuals linked to terrorist groups.…

Why in News? Global Food Policy Report released by the Washington DC-based International Food  Theme: Rural revitalization is the theme…

Why in News?  The WHO issued guidelines as part of a campaign to tackle the global obesity crisis and ensure…

Why in News?  The sixth consecutive year in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2019, announced in Singapore. Highlights:  The…

why in news: Journalist Lyra McKee’s gruesome murder in Londonderry last week has brought into focus the fragile Irish peace…

Why in News: China came under renewed criticism by US government officials and lawmakers on a range of issues, including…

Why in News: Extinction of species due to loss of clean air, drinkable water, CO2-absorbing forests, pollinating insects, protein-rich fish…

Why in News? Food and beverages giant PepsiCo on Friday offered to settle lawsuits against four farmers who it had…

Why in News? Supreme Court gave one “last opportunity” to the Central bank to disclose its annual inspection reports of…

Why in News? Justice Patnaik, who retired from the Supreme Court in 2014, was nominated by a three- judge bench…

Why in News? China announced that the financial model for funding projects under its flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)…

Why in News? Bengaluru researchers estimate nutritional requirement for pregnant women Details: A study published in the American Journal of…

Why in News? The world lost 12 million hectares of tree cover last year, an area nearly the size of…

Why in News? Tens of thousands of breeding penguins abandon site as climate change impacts on ice Details: Scientists have…

Why in News? Worldwide, 12.9 million infants, nearly 1 in 10, did not receive any vaccinations in 2016, according to…

Why in News? The company plans to stop manufacturing diesel-powered vehicles from the next financial year. New BS VI norms…

Why in News: Indian Ocean is the world's biggest dumping ground for plastic waste, but where the trash ultimately ends…

Why in News: Scientists have developed a virtual prosthetic voice, a system that decodes the brain’s vocal intentions and translates…

Why in News: The oil market have undergone with a great deal of uncertainty over supplies which is due to…

Why in News? The Global Forest Watch (GFW) is released by World Resources Institute (WRI) which reveals that India has…

Why in News? India continues to remain on the United States (US) ‘Priority Watch List’ for alleged violations of intellectual…

Why in News? The International Solar Alliance, a global body for cooperation among solar resource-rich countries, will no longer be…

Why in News? SEBI has reduced the minimum subscription requirement as well as defined trading lots for REITs and Highlights:…

Why in News? The activists representing the Coalition for a GM-Free India (CGFI) have alleged that Bt brinjal is being…

GS 3: Science & Technology Why in News? The activists representing the Coalition for a GM-Free India (CGFI) have alleged…

Why in News? Compensation for Bilkis Bano underlines the state’s obligation for horrific crimes Details: Compensation to victims is a…

Why in News? An ambitious ‘Employment and Incomes Policy’ must be the top priority for the next government Details: The…

Why in News? Farmers face demand for ₹1.05 crore in damages for growing Lays variety, want government to step in…

Why in News? Scientists at the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB)…

Why in News? Ghana launched a fleet of drones to carry medical supplies to remote areas, declaring it would become…

Why in News? The United Nations released its first-ever recommendations on physical activity for children under five, with disputed advice…

Why in News: Indian Army is planning to construct underground tunnels for storage of ammunition along the border with China…

Why in News: Beijing plans to send a manned mission to the moon and to build a research station with…

Why in News: The Supreme Court has directed the Gujarat government to give Rs 50 lakh as compensation, a job…

GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Saving the diversity and abundance of life on Earth…

GS 2: Governance Why in News? Recently, the Finance Ministry has introduced changes in the e-way bill system. Highlights: The…

GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology Why in News?…

GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Maruti Suzuki Ltd has launched its popular Baleno and…

GS 2: Governance Why in News? The Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the…

GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology Why in News?…

GS 1: Art and Culture Why in News? Since the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in force, which facilitates…

GS 2: Governance Why in News? The National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year in India on 24th April.…

Why in News: Indian shipping companies have submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister, seeking his immediate intervention of scraping…

Why in News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) work toward ‘Mission Gaganyaan’, to send three Indian astronauts into space. Details:…

Why in News: The article says that the India is presently facing a data crisis which was recently talked by…

Why in News? Reports quote Islamic State as claiming responsibility for the attacks that killed over 320. Details: The serial…

GS 3: Agriculture Why in News? The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has stressed the need to…

Why in News? Petroleum Minister said the country plans to increase imports from major oil producing nations other than Iran,…

Why in News: Mass protests in Algeria and sudan have recently removed two aging autocrats, ending 20 and 30 years,…

GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The Indian Coast Guard commissioned its latest acquisition, an interceptor vessel named C-441,…

Why in News: India permitted 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) through automatic route in medical devices sector. Background:…

GS 2: Governance Why in News? CSIR jointly with Department of AYUSH (now Ministry) developed the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library…

GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology Why in News?…

GS 2: Governance Why in News? In a major success, the IEPF Authority has been able to enforce The Peerless…

GS 2: Governance Why in News? Shri Rajendra Kumar Nayak took over as the 52nd Controller General of Defence Accounts.…

Why in News: The Supreme Court on Monday asked responses from the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir restriction of civilian…

Why in News: Dozens of public housing advocates protested outside the gutted Notre Dame in Paris on Monday to demand…

Why in News: The government has issued orders to suspend the Line of Control (LoC) trade between Jammu & Kashmir…

Why in News? The so-called Extinction Rebellion took over the heart of the UK capital in a bid to focus…

Why in News? A team of Greek university students gently deposits a wall-sized PVC frame on the surface before divers…

Why in News? India has neither achieved a higher level of deterrence nor enabled a more stable strategic security environment…

Why in news: The US has broadly agreed to grant India a waiver from its Iran sanctions recently. Background: India…

Why in News: Preventing further attacks and keeping the peace are vital in Sri Lanka. Background: The serial blasts on…

Why in News: Celebrating the Earth day on April 22 Background: Saving the diversity and abundance of life on the…

Why in News? State-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has launched India’s third Project 15B Visakhapatnam-class guided-missile destroyer, the future…

Why in News? The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has undertaken an indigenous genetic mapping effort to educate…

Why in News? The recent scientific evidence has given a glimpse of the Earth’s changing contours—the African continent is splitting…

Why in News? Earth Day 2019 observed on 22nd April 2019 marks the 49th annual Earth Earth Day 2019 is…

Why in News? The scientists of NASA have detected the first molecule which is Helium Hydride that was formed from…

Why in News: Scientists say that Society’s expectations about gender roles alter the human brain at the cellular level. Details: Sex…

Why in News: Chief Justice of India has been victimised for sexual harassment by former Supreme court employee Details: An…

Why in News: A series of eight devastating bomb blasts ripped through high- end hotels and churches holding Easter services…

Why in News Medical and human tests would face closer scrutiny and stricter requirements Details: China’s top legislature will consider…

Why in News? Global political action is required to reinforce the legitimate identity of a worker Details: The Mexican border…

Why in News? Sighting of news species on the island chain has gone up since the 2004 Indonesian tsunami, say…

Why in News: The United States Department of Justice has released the special counsel Robert Mueller’s report. The report looks…

Why in News: In order to counter fake, sub-standard and expired drugs, the Union Health Ministry has said Hindi and…

Why in News: Use of solar thermal is yet to catch the imagination of investors and users; the key is…

Why in news: Indian bullfrogs introduced in the Andaman Islands are invasive, and eat native wildlife including fish and lizards.…

Why in News? IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti are scheduled to arrive Qingdao, China on 21 Apr 19 to participate…

Why in News? Indian Navy undertook the second edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Vietnam Peoples’…

Why in News? The first edition of Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2019 is scheduled at New Delhi (from 23 to…

Why in News: Researchers from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, have succeeded in identifying the mechanism that drives…

Why in News? Indoor air pollution accounted for 40% of PM 2.5 pollution in the Gangetic basin. Details: India can…

Why in News? The eggs that were laid in March began hatching in kalam island off Odisha coast Details: The…

Why in news: Karbi people taking out a procession on the occasion of gohain uliuwa mela Background: Karbis belong to…

Why in News: A team of researchers from the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani, West Bengal, has found Biomarkers…

Why in News? The Face of Disasters 2019 report was recently published by Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS).…

Why in News? India and France are all set to hold their largest-ever naval exercise 'Varuna' with aircraft carriers, destroyers,…

Why in News? International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have together launched a private blockchain with a pseudo-token-…

Why in News? UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are…

Why in News? The words ‘chemist’ and ‘druggist’ are headed for a change, with the Union Health Ministry replacing them…

Why in News The Supreme Court will hear a petition to restrain banks from writing off non- performing assets. Details:…

Why in News: Pakistan’s economy has been ruined in the last eight months.At a moment when Pakistan’s economy is facing…

Why in News: Criminals may be targeting Infosys and Cognizant, after Wipro, says security website Krebs on Security Details: India’s…

Why in News? The world needs to look differently at its historical memory and the cultural heritage which embodies it…

Why in News? Traders and politicians in Kashmir have criticised the government over the sudden suspension of cross-Line of Control…

Why in News: A study commissioned by the Union Water Resources Ministry to probe the “unique properties” of the Ganga…

Why in News: The draft Bill reinforces the idea of bureaucratic control of forests, providing immunity for actions such as…

why in news: The number of cases of measles — one of the world’s most contagious diseases — is climbing,…

Why in News: The article says about the major problems faced by minorities in India. Details: lynch attacks against minorities…

Why in News: Youths from the length and breadth of India have their genomes which was sequenced by the Council…

Why in news: North Korea said, it no longer wanted to deal with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and…

Why in News: The Supreme Court is hearing a plea filed by a law student questioning an electoral law which…

Why in News? The Iraqi-Libyan species of intervention, with UN ‘approval’ but under the West’s watch, is a post-Cold-War phenomenon Details:…

Why in News? The Chinese economy has grown faster than expected, but concerns over stimulus remain Details: China’s economy is…

Why in News: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted the need to address growth challenges as the…

Why in News: Jet Airways announced temporary suspension of all its international and domestic flights, with the last flight operating…

why in News: India has suspended cross LoC trade between Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan-Occupied- Kashmir (PoK) with effect from…

Why in News? Saturn’s largest moon Titan has small liquid lakes that run more than 100 metres deep, perched atop…

World Heritage Day: The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982 had decided to celebrate April 18 as…

Why in News? In the backdrop of the growing maritime engagement between India and Vietnam, the Indian Navy undertook the…

Why in News? Mangroves are salt-tolerant vegetation that grows in intertidal regions of rivers and estuaries. They are referred to…

Why in news: Ex-Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been moved to Khartoum’s grim high-security Kobar prison from the presidential residence…

Why in news: France announced that it would invite architects from around the world to submit designs for replacing the…

Why in news: China’s Gobi Desert has a Mars base simulator, but instead of housing astronauts training to live on…

It is very difficult for an incumbent government to offer biographical solutions to structural problems. Details: Democracy and populism are…

Why in News: The nomadic tribal families have succeeded in domesticating the animal Details: / An offence: official Senior official…

Why in News: Yale University scientists have succeeded in restoring basic cellular activity in pigs' brains hours after their deaths…

Why in News: In Which way will the Jat votes swings-the question hangs in the air. Background: The Jats are…

Why in news: Former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar has claimed that the allegations raised against him in connection with…

Why in News: The Supreme Court came down heavily on the EC for its lack of initiative in enforcing the…

Why in News? The debrief of Exercise Sea Vigil was held on 16 April19 Highlights: The maiden national level Coastal…

Why in News? Recognizing the significance of issues relating to attribution of profits to a permanent establishment as well as…

Why in News? In the backdrop of the growing maritime engagement between India and Vietnam, the Indian Navy undertook the…

Why in News? India suspended Line of Control (LoC) trade between Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan- occupied Jammu & Kashmir…

Why in News? One year after its launch, NASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) discovered its first Earth-sized exoplanet. Details:…

Why in News? The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a petition seeking permission for Muslim women to enter…

Why in news? The Supreme Court order will not alter the influence of electoral bonds on polls Details: The Supreme…

Why in news: Protests broke out in Atbara in north eastern Sudan over rising prices of bread. Background: President Omar…

Why in News: Notre-Dame cathedral got fire; it was probably by accident says French prosecutors. Background: Notre-Dame in Paris is…

Why in news: EC's action against leading political leaders for their communally provocative and divisive speeches. Background: / Election Commission…

Why in News? The Ministry of External Affairs has set up an Indo-Pacific Wing in the foreign office Highlights: The…

Why in News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a Central Monitoring Committee to prepare and enforce a national…

Why in News? The 4th Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific (RCAP) Congress 2019 was organized by the International Council for Local Environmental…

Why in News? Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired indigenously designed & developed Long Range Sub-Sonic Cruise…

Why in news: Playing the role of a riot cop dispersing a peaceful but illegal sit-in on the steps of…

Why in news: Facial recognition technology being used by china to track and control the Uighurs. It is the first…

Content Area / Why in News: The Election Commission’s weakening commitment to the Model Code of Conduct over which the…

Why in News? The downturn in industrial activity and the spike in retail inflation pose a policy challenge Details: Another   …

Why in News: Protesters in Sudan have overcome army attempts to disperse their sit-in and resumed their calls for civilian…

Why in News? Scientists in Israel unveiled a 3D print of a heart with human tissue and vessels, calling it…

Why in News: Even though India become one of the largest derivative trading centres globally, it has not stopped the…

Why in News: Violation of asylum conditions and tried to use the Ecuador embassy in London. Background: Julian Assange is…

Why in News: Monsoon rains in India are likely to be “normal” this year, says India Meteorological Department. Background: The…

Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and some industry players…

Why in News? The last female of rare Yangtze Giant Softshell turtles died in China Highlights: The only known female…

Why in News? The world’s largest aircraft took off over the Mojave Desert in California, the first flight for the…

Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved ongoing GSLV continuation programme Phase-4 consisting of…

Why in News? American lawmakers have reintroduced a key legislation in their House of Representatives which seeks to advance the…

Why in News? The last known female Yangtze giant softshell turtle has died in China, potentially dooming the species to…

Why in News? The world's largest aircraft took off over the Mojave Desert in California on Saturday, the first flight…

Why in News? Punjab Chief Minister said that Canadian administration’s decision to remove all references to Khalistani extremism in its…

Context: The provision of health, education and public services matters more than income support schemes Details: / Garibi Hatao: Garibi…

Why in News: The Madras High Court has quashed the land acquisition proceedings for the Chennai- salem corridor Background: The…

Why in News: Scientists have discovered a unique oil eating bacterium in the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the…

Why in news: The coloured cosmetic that they adorn on their lips can be manufactured from the non- carcinogenic lipstick…

Why in News: The Opposition parties have decided to step up pressure on the Election Commission to verify at least…

Why in News? The coil eliminates the need for daily drug administration and brings down cost TB treatment: The treatment…

Why in News? Recently astronomers have clicked a picture of one of the most secretive objects of the universe. Black…

Why in news? British high commissioner termed the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar,”a shameful act in British Indian history. Jallianwala…

Why in News: yeast strain that can produce up to 15.5% more ethanol when glucose or lignocellulose biomass — rice…

Why in News: India’s top drug advisory body, has recommended that the Health Ministry should notify all medical devices under…

Why in News: The Supreme Court rejected the Centre's argument that the Rafale Deal documents published in The Hindu and…

Why in News: India  will  likely  to  have  a  new  category  of electronic waste, namely solar e-waste by 2050, India’s…

Why in News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was awarded the distinction of “Public Water Agency of the…

Why in News? Odisha is among the states known for a wide variety of rice, the staple food of eastern…

Why in News? A team of scientists at Stanford University and the National Centre for Biological Sciences at India’s Tata…

Why in news: The Supreme Court directed political parties to provide complete information to the Election Commission in sealed covers…

Why in News: the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration showed the world the unseeable the very first image of a black…

Why in News: One of the first poems written in protest after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 is being…

why in news? Industrial growth slowed in February to 0.1%, driven by an across the board slowdown, especially in key…

Why in News? Incumbent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to win a record fifth term in the country's…

Why in News? British apology on the occasion of the centenary of the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre, more so since…

why in News? The redemption issues faced by fixed maturity plans (FMPs) of mutual funds due to their exposure towards…

why in News? The Supreme Court said it is quarter of a century too late to order a judicial inquiry…

Why in news: Scientists have been using genetics to study wild animals using very low-quality DNA. Details: A new genetic…

Why in News: The ban on civilian traffic for two days a week on the 271-km stretch of National Highway…

Why in News? Delhi has emerged as the top destination for migrant workers. Highlights: An estimated 56% of new employment…

Why in News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was awarded the distinction of “Public Water Agency of the…

Why in News? According to a recent study conducted by an energy consultancy firm Bridge To India (BTI) Ltd., India’s…

Why in News? Odisha is among the states known for a wide variety of rice, the staple food of eastern…

Why in News: The BSE has asked stock brokers who are using applications based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine…

Why in News: IMF head of Monetary and Capital Markets Tobias Adrian said there continues to be a high stock…

Why in news: The US introduced a resolution in the UN Security Council (UNSC) to get Jaish-e- Mohammed (JeM) chief…

Why in News: The Election Commission has taken the correct decision to go ahead with the first phase of polling,…

Why in News: Chief Justice of India said The Hindu’s right to publish the Rafale documents was in constitutional guarantee…

Why in News: Scientists have revealed the first image ever made of black hole after assembling data gathered by network…

GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The 12th edition of joint military exercise between India and Singapore culminated on…

Why in News? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) is a semiannual report. The…

Why in News? The State of World Population-2019 released by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Highlights:  India’s population grew at…

Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines for banks to set up new currency chests.…

Why in News?  To achieve sustainable living standards, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy  (MNRE) has conceptualised a “net-zero…

Why in News?  According to the latest edition of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief, India has retained its…

Why in News?  Data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) show that the small finance banks, in total, saw…

Why in News?  For the first time in the 140 years long Census exercise in India, data is proposed to…

Why in News? The new Crop Insurance Scheme is in line with One Nation – One Scheme theme. It incorporates…

Why in News? The Centre has denied a Right to Information (RTI) request for details of the ongoing recruitment process…

Why in news? For years, in dandakaranya villages many have not seen a candidate. Details: Nearly a year after around…

Why in News? Globally, gold reserves with central banks rise 51 tonnes, highest since Oct. 2018. Details: India has marginally…

Why in news? China has financed and constructed Sri Lanka's first new railway line after the island nation became independent…

Why in News: The Supreme Court of India modified its July 2017 order in dowry harassment case for preventing misuse…

Why in News: The British government has refused to apologise for the Jallianwala bagh massacre during a debate in the…

Why in News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that global growth will be down in 2019 compared to…

Why in News: Supreme Court’s solution of increased VVPAT verification should reassure the EVM doubt accepted questions. Details: The increase…

Why in news: Equity mutual fund schemes have seen a four-month decline in flows in March leading to a marginal…

Why in news The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) handed over the first batch of six Dhanush artillery guns to the…

Why in news: The administration of Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has received a positive effect with the parliamentary election…

Why in News: The Office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) was a “public authority”, and therefore, subject to…

Why in news? U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty is a challenge to the rules-based international order. Golan heights: The Golan…

Details: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-Madras) has topped the Centre’s ranking of higher education institutions, followed by the…

Why in News? President Donald Trump on Monday announced the United States is designating Iran’s elite military force, the Islamic…

Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) gave exceptional and unprecedented waivers to The twin-engine Rafale combat jet…

Why in News? International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has mandated new rules for national governments to introduce electronic information exchange between…

Why in News? The President of India has announced the results for National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)-2019 and Atal Ranking…

Why in News? The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) handed over the first batch of six Dhanush artillery guns to the…

Why in News? Sri Lanka has sought enhanced military training from India, according to President Maithripala Sirisena’s office. Highlights: Wide-ranging…

Why in News? A two-day convention is being organised on 9-10th April 2019 by the Central Council for Research in…

Why in news? Local administrators must draw up plans to address heat stress and possible water scarcity. Background: The monsoon,…

why in news? Young children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million…

why in news? Libya has erupted into civil war as the rebel army commander Khalifa Hafter launched airstrikes on the…

why in news: The hidden truth of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna (PMUY), being touted in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s…

Enclave exchange settlements The India–Bangladesh enclaves, also known as the chitmahals and sometimes called pasha enclaves, were the enclaves along…

To retain the confidence of foreign investors, macroeconomic management is a key The inflow of foreign capital into India’s stock…

Why is it in news? The rise of Candida auris indicates that bacteria, germs are growing resistance. Details: The germ,…

Why is it in news? President Kagame said the country is more united than ever before, after more than 800000…

GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The biannual Army Commanders’ Conference 2019 began on April 8, 2019 in New…

GS 3: International Events Why in News? The United States on April 7, 2019 called for an immediate halt to…

GS 2: Governance | Government policies & interventions for development in various sectors & issues Why in News? The Supreme…

GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? The world’s southernmost coral reef has been hit by…

GS 1: Modern Indian History Why in News? The Platinum Jubilee of the Battle of Kangla Tongbi War was commemorated…

GS 2: Governance | Government policies & interventions for development in various sectors & issues Why in News? The National…

GS 3: International Events Why in News? April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. This…

Why in News: Leader of the Opposition has alleged that a Canadian company having close links with SNC-Lavalin has bought…

why in News: The United States is expected to designate Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps a foreign terrorist organization. US…

Why in news: A new study based on the data from the National Family and Health Survey has shown that…

Why in News: Scientists are expected to unveil the first photo of a black hole. US national science foundation has…

Why in News? One or two drinks a day might protect against stroke are not true, according to the results…

Why is it in News? The Election Commission of India, in an affidavit filed in the court, said the electoral…

Why is it in News? Wildlife experts say the recent large-scale wildfires on the grassland could have wiped out all…

Why is it in news? By analysing the piece of Efremovka meteorite, researchers have envisaged how the sun behaved in…

Why in News? Recognising patients as a particularly vulnerable group and understanding the need for specific guidelines on sexual boundaries…

Why in News? Congress party recently promised MIG programme called Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY), if the party was voted to…

Why in News? The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said it has reached Congressionally- mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap…

Why in News? A unique strain of bacterium isolated from soil contaminated with petroleum products, can selectively remove from the…

Why is it in News? The SC refused to entertain a plea challenging the grant of 5% quota to gujjars…

Why is it in News? The pre poll survey 2019, Lokniti reveals concerns over jobs and income in the country…

Why is it in News? WHO has said deaths from C sections are high in developing countries, and its overuse…

Why in News? The U.K. and European Council president Donald Tusk appeared to be nearing a consensus on a further…

Why in News: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has finally concluded hearing a crucial appeal whether judges are…

Why in News: A group of jumping spiders that mostly occur in Eurasia and Africa, has been spotted for the…

Why in News: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the eviction and further proceedings against Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the…

Why in News: Thursday’s fires broke out in the eastern province of Gangwon, razing about 525 hectares and about 134…

Why in News: Pakistan has opened one route for west-bound flights from India after it shut its airspace for all…

GS 3: International Relations Why in News? The U.S. is expected to designate Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps a foreign…

GS 2: Governance | Government policies & interventions for development in various sectors & issues Why in News? CPWD organizes…

GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The Indian Navy and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on April…

GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? A special interaction session was organized by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO),…

Why in News? A panel constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recommended opening the commodity…

Why is it in News? The absolute monarcy in borneo island, implemented new sharia laws prescribed death penalty for gay…

Why is it in News? SC agreed to urgently clear a plea on Modi biopic. It further said the biopic…

Why is it in News? The monetary policy committee of the Reserve bank of India for the second consecutive time…

Why in News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successful launch of the PSLV-C45 rocket that placed 29 satellites in…

Context: Twelve days after the Pulwama attack, the Indian Air Force bombed the Jaish-e- Mohammad’s “biggest” terror training camp in…

Why in News: A pre-election survey conducted by Lokniti suggests that three decisions of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government…

Why in News: Ministry of Finance dismisses the Election Commission of India’s version that the invisibility afforded to benefactors was…

Why in News? Vaccines hidden in food for stray dogs could help curb the spread of rabies more effectively than…

GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? The first-ever global coalition on clean and efficient cooling…

GS 3: Economy Why in News? Asian Development Bank has published Asian Development Outlook 2019. Key Findings: ADB has cut…

GS 3: Economy | Investment Models Why in News? Roadis, a private investor and operator of transport infrastructure worldwide and…

GS 2: Governance | Health & Education Why in News? Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with World Health…

GS 2: Governance | Government policies & interventions for development in various sectors & issues Why in News? The NITI…

Why in News: Roadis, a private investor and operator of transport infrastructure worldwide and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund…

Why in News: South Korea will become the first country to commercially launch fifth-generation (5G) services as it rolls out…

Why in News: The current high-level air pollution has shortened the average lifespan of a South Asian child by 20…

Why is it in News? The US department of state has approved the sale of 24 MH 60R ‘Romeo’ multi…

Why in News: Attorney General KK Venugopal told the Supreme Court that any information regarding judges’ appointments cannot be shared…

Why in News: The corals off Lord Howe island has been hit by coral bleaching. What are Corals? Coral are…

Why in News? The SC order quashing a circular issued by the RBI on resolution of bad loans is a…

Why in News? Dark matter is not made up of primordial black holes smaller than a tenth of a millimetre,…

Why in News? The sudden release of water simultaneously from different reservoirs during heavy rain had aggravated the damage during…

GS 2: Governance | Government policies & interventions for development in various sectors & issues Why in News? Public Sector…

GS 3: Economy| Mobilization of Resources Why in News? RBI may trigger fresh floatation of market loans when Government utilizes…

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

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc Why in News? The Central Board of Direct…

Why in News: The prospect of recovering ₹3.8 lakh crore of stressed loans of over 70 large borrowers has become…

Why in News: Almost every willing household in India now has a legitimate electricity connection and a target to achieve…

Why in News: Scientists at the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) have discovered a new enzyme which helps…

Why in News: An election flying squad in Chennai banned the release of a book on the Rafale fighter aircraft…

About 38% of children in India below the age of five years are stunted. Research suggests that the reason for…

Why in News: British PM calls for another BREXIT extension. What is BREXIT: It is the abbreviation of “British Exit”…

Why in news: The ruling party losses in local polls are a personal setback for president Erdogan. India Turkey Relations…

Why in News: NASA criticised India for the test, describing that it had endangered International Space Station. Mission shakti: There…

GS 3: Intellectual Property Rights Why in News? Kandhamal Haldi’, a variety of turmeric indigenous to southern Odisha, has earned…

Why in News: A small ironwood tree that bears clumps of white flowers on its stalks, and a new species…

Why in News: Displeasure over the lackadaisical approach of Air India and the Railways in enforcing the Model Code of…

Why in news: Vikram Patel, a psychiatrist and professor of global health at Harvard Medical School has won the prestigious…

Why in News: Pakistan could be blacklisted by the FATF due to lobbying by India is estimated that the country…

Why in News: The ISRO plans to send up atleast eight earth observatory satellites of varied hues and at the…

GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The State of Global Air…

GS 3: Economy| Mobilization Of Resources Why in News? The SEBI has proposed a self regulatory organisation (SRO) for the…

GS 2: IR | Bilateral relations Why in News? India has leveraged its way into the Bolivian lithium reserves after…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc Why in News? The International Centre for Automotive…

Why in News? The SC asked 21 opposition parties to respond to an Election commission affidavit that states that increasing…

Why in News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the country’s first electronic surveillance satellite, EMISAT along with 28…

Why in News: Rating agency Crisil said that the credit ratio or the number of upgrades is higher than the…

Why in News: Election commission announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the successful test-firing of…

Why in News: Indian meteorological department has said the average maximum temperatures are likely to be warmer than normal by…

Why in News: National Pharmaceutical pricing authority has approved a hike in the price of coronary stents. What is a…

Why in news: A ministry of home affairs shows that 91,609 persons were declared 'illegal foreigners' by the foriegner tribunals…

Why in News: Liquor baron Vijay Mallya’s lawyer reiterated before the Bombay High Court that the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act…

Why in news? The US modified its Zika virus alert for travellers to India, changing the status from 'ongoing outbreak'…

GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The United States has approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60 ‘Romeo’ Seahawk…

GS 2: Polity | Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Why in News? In a first of its…

GS 2: IR | Bilateral relations Why in News? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March 31, 2019 announced new…

GS 3: Internal Security| Linkages of organized crime with terrorism Why in News? In the wake of growing threats and…

GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in News? The Ministry of Commerce and…

GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The Earth Hour 2019 was…

GS 1: Geography | Geographical features & their location Why in News? Israel unveils world’s longest salt cave. Malham Caves:…

GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? Phayeng, a small village in…

GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The European Parliament has voted…

GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? A recent study has discovered…

GS 3: Economy | Mobilization of resources Why in News? India has levied anti-dumping duty worth up to USD 1,559…

Why in News: ADIVASI TRIBE who live in Andaman and nicobar islands were hit by Tsunami at 2004 in which…

About: A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a way to invest in mutual funds wherein a fixed sum of money…

Why in News: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Customs Department to make public a list of officers…

Why in News: A petition has been filed to ensure that doctors prescribe generic medicines. Why generic drugs: A generic…

Why in News: People tie rakhis to trees on south Mumbai in protest against Coastal Road project. What is Chipko…

Why in news: Pakistan government has approved a proposal to establish corridor which would allow pilgrims from India in the…

Why in news: The SC in a recent judgement observed, that the health of the environment is key to preserving…

Why in News: Arab leaders, long divided by regional rivalries, condemned U.S decision recognise Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.…

Why in news: India carried an anti-satellite test using an interceptor missile to neutralise a target satellite in a Low…