Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is the first universal basic income-type of scheme targeted towards landed farmers. It was introduced in …
Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico to finish an unprecedented …
Context: Ecuador has officially expressed its “discomfort” to China over the fishing vessels in its waters. The United States, which is already opposing China on multiple fronts, has expressed …
Contributions of William Jones: Establishing the link with European Languages: William Jones who was appointed judge of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Fort William. In the next couple …
Context: Contempt of court, as a concept is back in the news after the proceeding by the Supreme Court of India, on its own motion, against a senior Delhi-based …
Black hole: A black hole is an object in space that is so dense and has such strong gravity that no matter or light can escape its pull. Because …
Introduction: Sri Lanka’s first-ever satellite ‘Raavana-1″, designed and developed by two Sri Lankan engineers, was successfully placed into orbit. It was launched from International Space Station (ISS) along with …
Context: NASA’s Curiosity rover recently discovered high amounts of methane in the air on Mars, leading to excitement whether this was an indication of life on the Red Planet, …
Context: The Union Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has released a booklet on “Best Practices in Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP)”. This publication lists various …
Context: The Taliban’s decision to cease fire(suspension of fighting) for 3 days during Id-ul-Adha has come as a relief for Afghans who have seen unabated(unstopped) violence despite a peace …
