Aspirants belonging to economically weaker sections will be given a special discount
The govt has undertaken multiple initiatives to promote manufacturing and adoption of electric vehicles
It is widely recognised as fuel efficient, environment-friendly and cost effective mode
A code of ethics and three-tier grievance redressal mechanism would be applicable for news publishers, OTT platforms and digital media
Economic Survey says the country may have a current account surplus this fiscal, a historic high after 17 years
The UNCDF provides micro-finance access to Least Developed Countries (LDCs) with the mandate to unlock the full potential of public and private finance
As many tech companies introduce new policies, the interests of users in the country need to be protected
Indian pharmaceutical industry is third largest in the world in terms of volume
Out-of-pocket payments increase the risk of vulnerable groups slipping into poverty
It will deepen collaboration across a wide range of critical topics including energy security and clean energy transitions
President Kovind has approved the conferment of 119 Padma awards — seven Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri
For most parts of the country, infection cases are on the downswing while it is raging in many parts of the world
As the critics argue that it risks institutionalising the idea of men as providers, the supporters point out it will be a revolutionary step
In an exclusive article for Manorama Yearbook, PM Modi says there will be a greater focus on self-reliance and resilience in technology this year
Dr.Mohammed Asheel, executive director of Kerala Social Security Mission, explains the process of vaccine approval and its rollout
Cases reported across 12 epicentres in four states and all states asked to keep a close vigil
The WHO has welcomed the move, saying it will help intensify and strengthen the fight against the pandemic in the region
A report by BPR&D shows that over one lakh police personnel were recruited in 2019 in various police forces across India
The National Lok Adalat held on December 12 settled over 10 lakh cases, out of which 5,60,310 were at the pre-litigation stage
NITI Aayog proposes setting up Surveillance Information Platform in its white paper
Last year, 120 tonnes of gold was smuggled into India, which was about 15-17 per cent of the nation’s annual demand
ETPBS enables eligible voters to cast their votes on an electronically received postal ballot from their preferred location
The protesters have expressed apprehension that it will pave the way for dismantling of the minimum support price system
The government celebrates Constitution Day on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution in 1949
It includes tax relief on select home sale deals and incentives for new job creation
Sinha has served as India’s high commissioner to the UK and Sri Lanka
Labour secretary Apurva Chandra gets elected to the post for the period October 2020-June 2021
The rate of crimes against women in the country has risen by 7.3%
It is thrice as much as men, who spend 97 minutes in such activities in the country
The National Medical Commission Act, 2019 has provisions for granting practicing license to Community Health Providers
Parliament passes labour reform Bills that will cover over 50 crore workers in the country
Centre hikes Minimum Support Prices of six rabi crops, including wheat
Conflagrations have raged across more than 5 million acres in Oregon, California and Washington
Parliamentary Standing Committee recommends continuation of virtual courts in post-COVID period as digital justice is faster, cheaper
Sitharaman launches doorstep banking services that shall benefit all customers of PSBs
It will target 55 lakh adults in both rural and urban areas across the country during 2020-21
The seer was the petitioner in a case that led to the landmark doctrine of the basic structure of the Constitution
For the Monsoon Session from Sept 14, there will be no Question Hour and the Zero Hour will be curtailed
SC imposes nominal fine of Re 1 on activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan after he was convicted of criminal contempt
Private space industry investors believe that space mining has the potential to shape and define the 21st century
RBI releases National Strategy for Financial Education 2020-2025
Supporters have termed the decision bold and pathbreaking and critics blame the method in which it was executed
A health ID will store every individual’s medical records
It is a dynamic area and the aspirants should strictly follow official sources
CM Gehlot is likely to bring confidence vote and hopes to end the deadlock
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Beijing has deliberately made a move to ensure that India does not gain any advantages in the post-COVID-19 era
Beijing has strategically used Kathmandu to put pressure on India in order to create a two-front challenge
India’s two-year term term as the non-permanent member of the UNSC will begin from January 1, 2021
As the UPSC preliminary examination is postponed to October, prepare a plan to make use the additional time productively
Govt clears ordinances to allow farmers to sell outside notified mandis, amends EC Act to deregulate six commodities
Candidates should avoid one-sided arguments and the topic needs to be covered from all possible directions
The govt’s move to open the space sector to private players is aimed at long-time technological, economic and industrial gains
Announces economic package amounting to Rs 20 lakh crore, which is around 10 per cent of the GDP
The virtual SAARC summit initiated by India is hailed as a good step, but experts say the effects will be short-lived
All civil service aspirants should keep track of how the govt is tackling the coronavirus crisis at different levels
With joint efforts of both sides, the two countries have established a strategic and cooperative partnership
India needs to bolster public health system, improve labs to curb the spread of coronavirus
During the personality test, the questions may include lighter ones related to some curious happenings in the news
Following Donald Trump’s visit, New Delhi has stepped into the Afghanistan minefield overcoming the hesitations of history
It is not intended to be a test of the candidates’ specialised knowledge, which has been already tested via written papers
Climate change, habitat loss and antimicrobial resistance are increasing the chances of global outbreak of novel diseases
The significance of the visit should not be measured only by the takeaways. The positive vibes will lead to more open discussions