Modern History: GS1 Netaji’s birth anniversary to be celebrated as ‘Parakram Divas’(TH) The Union Culture Ministry on Tuesday announced that January 23, birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, would be celebrated as “Parakram Diwas” Polity: GS2 Budget session to ... .Read more
Updated on 20 January, 2021 Target 2021
GS2: Polity Task force on marriage age submits report to PMO (TH) It contained “concrete suggestions on all aspects”, says source SC directive on quota in promotions (TH) A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice Sharad A. Bobde said the issues raised by States are not common Experts to be assigned to review State labour laws (TH) They w... .Read more
Updated on 19 January, 2021 Target 2021
Culture: GS1 Explained: As Jallikattu begins, recalling the cultural argument for an ancient tradition (IE) Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport that has traditionally been part of the festival of Pongal. However, the practice has long been contested, with animal rights groups and the courts concerned over issues of cruelty to anim... .Read more
Updated on 18 January, 2021 Target 2021
Culture: GS1 Explained: As Jallikattu begins, recalling the cultural argument for an ancient tradition (IE) Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport that has traditionally been part of the festival of Pongal. However, the practice has long been contested, with animal rights groups and the courts concerned over issues of cruelty to animals and the bloody and d... .Read more
Updated on 16 January, 2021 Target 2021
Geography: GS1 Explained: Why forest fires are common in Himachal Pradesh (IE) Except for periods of precipitation in monsoon and winter, the forests remain vulnerable to wildfires.They cause an estimated loss of several crore rupees each year. Economy: GS3 Parliamentary Consultative Committee meetin... .Read more
Updated on 15 January, 2021 Target 2021
Polity: GS2 "Adultery law must stay for the military: govt.(TH) In September 2018, the Supreme Court unanimously struck down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code that makes adultery a punishable offence for men. In four separate but concurring judgments, the five-judge bench of the Supreme Court said the 158-year-old ... .Read more
Updated on 14 January, 2021 Target 2021
