Month: June 2023

Recently, a Mesolithic period rock painting depicting a person tilling a piece of land has been found in Orvakallu village in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Key findings: The paintings were…

The Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission unanimously elected India as chair of the Standing Committee on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for the biennium 2023-24 during the 32nd Session held in…

Recently, the Appointments Committee of Cabinet has approved the appointment of senior IPS officer Ravi Sinha as the chief of India’s external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) for…

CERN is helping build and realise the Einstein Telescope, a massive subterranean gravitational wave detector that is expected to be ten times as sensitive as the detectors so far. About…

Gangotri national park (GNP) authorities would soon be transferring around 50 hectares of land to the Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to develop new bunkers and border outposts near…

Union Defence Minister recently visited the hydrography ship South Jetty, Indian Naval station Kochi on the eve of World Hydrography Day to support the sustainable use of the oceans. About…

The Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority (SOUADTGA) recently issued a tender to resume the suspended helicopter joyride services at the Statue of Unity. About Statue of…

  (AIR Debate) Topic: “Discussion on Prime Minister Modi’s Historic State Visit to United States” 20 June 2023 Spotlight/News Analysis (20, June 2023): Topic of Discussion: Discussion on Prime Minister Modi’s…

Why in News? The right to change one’s name or surname is a part of the right to life under Article 21, the High Courts (HC) of Allahabad and Delhi…

Why in news? The United Nations has adopted the first-ever international treaty to govern the high seas and protect remote ecosystems vital to humanity. The pact will establish a legal framework to…

Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has headed to the United States for an official state visit on the invitation of President Joe Biden. What’s in Today’s Article? Introduction (About Indo-US Relations)…

Why in news? The 22nd Law Commission of India sought the views of religious organisations and the public on the issue of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The Law Commission…

Indian Prime Minister heads to the United States for an official state visit on the invitation of American President. Economic engagement The value of trade between the two countries has touched a…

At least 68 people admitted to a district hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia are suspected to have died between June 15 and 18 due to scorching heatwave conditions, with temperatures…

The Punjab Cabinet has approved to amend the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925, and to insert Section 125 A in the Act thereby making it incumbent on the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to ensure free-to-air live telecast…

In bid to seek sixth schedule of the Indian constitution and Statehood to the eco-fragile region of Ladakh, Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk started a six-day climate fast. Background The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has jointly…

NASA’s Curiosity rover sends a beautiful postcard image from Mars. Launch Year – 2012. It is a part of Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission of NASA. It is the largest and most capable rover…

ICMR’s recent study says that India has 101 million people living with diabetes Published by – The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Findings – More than…

Russia’s Defence Ministry recently said that a Russian warship and cargo ship rescued 68 people overnight from a boat in the Mediterranean Sea. About Mediterranean Sea: Location: It is an intercontinental…

Indian Prime Minister will visit the 11th Century Al-Hakim mosque, restored with the help of the Dawoodi Bohra community, during his first visit to Egypt. About Al-Hakim Mosque: Location: It…