Online Learning Portal
Monthly DNA
09 Apr, 2021
40 Min Read
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to Sri Harichand Thakur on his Jayanti.
About Shri Shri Harichand Thakur
Source: PIB
Odisha Itihaas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently released the Hindi translation of the book, ‘Odisha Itihaas’, written by former chief minister Harekrushna Mahatab.
Releasing the book, which is already available in Oriya and English, the Prime Minister said, “It is important that the diverse and comprehensive history of Odisha should reach the people of the country.”
Harekrushna Mahtab
Know Your State: Odisha
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
MODERN HISTORY
COASTAL PLAINS
THE MIDDLE MOUNTAINOUS AND HIGHLANDS REGION
CENTRAL PLATEAUS
RIVERS
ART AND ARCHITECTURE
FESTIVALS AND FAIRS
FACTS
Source: PIB
Source: PIB
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had revamped the post-matric scholarship scheme earlier for students from the Scheduled Castes (SCs), including a new funding pattern of 60-40 for the Centre and States.
Equality in the Constitution
Equality enshrined in the Constitution is not mathematical equality and does not mean all citizens will be treated alike without any distinction. To this effect, the Constitution underlines two distinct aspects which together form the essence of equality law:
1) Non-discrimination among equals, and
2) Affirmative action to equalize the unequal
About the Scholarship
What are the new changes?
What do these changes aim at?
Benefits sought from the changes
Source: PIB
Antarctic mapping
About Antarctic region
India and Antarctic
Antarctic Treaty, 1959
Antarctic Treaty System (ATS)
Major International Agreements of the Treaty System:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR),1982
East Antarctic Marine Park/ Sanctuary:
Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
|
India’s Antarctic Expeditions and Programmes
National Center for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), Goa also works on the Arctic.
|
Indian Scientific Expedition to the Southern Ocean 2020
40th Indian scientific expedition to Antarctica
Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP):
|
SONIC Project
MADICE Project
To reach Everything about Arctic: click here
Extra news: NASA’s Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA)
Recently, NASA’s Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA) has detected the unusual upward movement of neutrinos in Antarctica.
What is ANITA?
What is the news?
Click here for the complete news on Neutrinos
Source: TH
Recently, the Prime Minister of India will take part in a high-level virtual event with the President of the Republic of Seychelles & jointly inaugurated several Indian projects in Seychelles.
Major Highlights
India- Seychelles Relations- Background
India’s Assistance to Seychelles:
Significance of Seychelles for India
Access to Africa and Pan-African e-network Project:
Indian Diaspora:
Trade and Energy Security:
Blue Economy:
Trade and Commerce:
Strategic foothold in Indian Ocean Region:
Indo-French Maritime Cooperation:
Security Issues:
UN Permanent Seat:
Issues and Challenges
The China Factor:
Internal issues in Seychelles
Chequebook Diplomacy
Way Forward:
Source: PIB
Project REHAB Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched a unique project called Project REHAB (Reducing Elephant – Human Attacks using Bees). About Project REHAB: Project RE-HAB stands for Reducing Elephant-Human Attacks using Bees. It is an initiative of the Khadi
Abortion is a woman’s right to decide Introduction This article talks about the issues of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021 and how women are being deprived of their right to abortion. After much stonewalling The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 197
Carbon Neutrality-Why shouldn’t India adopt it? Introduction At the latest count by the non-profit Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), at the beginning of April, 32 countries had declared their proposed intention to achieve carbon neutral status by mid-century. Of these, on
Waterborne Diseases Waterborne diseases are conditions caused by pathogenic micro-organisms that are transmitted in water. These diseases can be spread while bathing, washing, drinking water, or by eating food exposed to contaminated water. A report by the United Nations says that more than
Production of poppy straw from opium The Union government has decided to rope in the private sector to commence production of concentrated poppy straw from India’s opium crop to boost the yield of alkaloids, used for medical purposes and exported to several countries.
India-Netherlands Virtual Summit Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a virtual meeting discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte. During the Summit, the two leaders exchanged views on further expanding the relationship in
Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021 In India, the copyright regime is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Copyright Rules, 2013. The amendments have been introduced with the objective of bringing the existing rules in parity with other relevant legislations. New Provisions: Th
Clean Ganga Fund- Role in Ganga Conservation The main goal of the Government’s flagship program Namami Gange has been to make Ganga clean and restore its pristine glory. Rejuvenation of such a long river not only poses tremendous challenges but also requires huge investment. The Governm
Jal Jeevan Mission: Working Mechanism & Governance Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal announced on 15th August 2019, to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural home by 2024, which is in its third year of implementation. National Jal Jeevan Mission, Minis
Renewable Energy in India – Facts and Future prospect GS-Paper-3 Renewable Energy – Infrastructure development- Prelims & UPSC Interview Context: Renewable energy is the most important topic of discussion in 21st Century when the World has faced the problem of Climate change a
Solar Power Park in India- UPSC FACTS GS-Paper-3 Renewable Energy – Infrastructure development- Prelims & UPSC Interview Context: Renewable energy mainly solar energy is the most important topic of discussion in 21st Century, when the World has faced the problem of Climate change and
Wind Energy in India- Renewable Energy GS-Paper-3 Renewable Energy – Infrastructure development- Prelims & UPSC Interview Context: Renewable energy mainly Wind energy is the most important topic of discussion in the 21st Century when the World has faced the problem of Climate change
India Energy Outlook Report, 2021 GS-Paper-3 Energy security – Infrastructure development- Prelims & UPSC Interview Context: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recently released the India Energy Outlook 2021 report. The report is highly important for UPSC examination topic ENE
Iran to enrich Uranium to 60%, the highest ever What is JCPOA? About Iran nuclear deal? Iran agreed to rein in its nuclear programme in a 2015 deal struck with the US, UK, Russia, China, France and Germany. Under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) 
Chenab Bridge- Final Arch Closure Completed Recently, Indian Railways completed the arch closure of the iconic Chenab Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir. Key Highlights It is the world's highest railway bridge and is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baram
IMF's World Economic Outlook Report- 2021 The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook has raised its Financial Year (FY) 2021 growth forecast for India to 12.5% from 11.5% estimated earlier in January 2021. Highlights of the Report: Indian
Kazakhstan and India- Defence Minister Bilateral Talks The Defence Minister of Kazakhstan visited India recently with a focus on boosting bilateral defence cooperation. Both countries share common interests of actively combating the threat of global terrorism and maintaining peace. The m
Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur's 400th Birth Anniversary Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the High-Level Committee to approve policies, plans and programs related to the commemoration of the 400th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621–
Our Popular Courses
Module wise Prelims Batches
Mains Batches
Test Series