Chilika Lake – An Abode for Seagrass
In News Chilika Lake, the largest coastal lagoon in India has 20% of country’s sea grass distribution. The Chilika development Authority which conducted an annual [read more]
Month: January 2019
Government Eases Angel Tax Exemption Norms for Start-Ups
In News: The Union Government has eased the norms for start-ups to claim exemption from angel tax. The government has issued a notification in this [read more]
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2018
In News The report, which is a survey of educational outcomes of children across India showed that there is a decline in numeracy skills of [read more]
RBI Eases ECB (External Commercial Borrowing) Norms
In News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) norms making it easier for companies to source funding from [read more]
Global Housing Technology Challenge Launched
In News The Central government has launched the Global Housing Technology Challenge for developing technological solutions to construct homes faster and cheaper. Highlights of the [read more]
ISRO Set to Start Work on Gaganyaan
In News ISRO has announced that it has began preparations for the Gaganyaan mission. The space agency has announced that a management structure has been [read more]
What is the Right Age to Start IAS Exam Preparation
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) to select candidates for the prestigious All India Services and other high-grade services. [read more]
New Scheme to Tackle Air Pollution Unveiled
In News The Union Environment Ministry has officially unveiled the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) with an aim to reduce air pollution by 20% by [read more]
Quota for EWS in General Category Gets Parliament Nod
What Is The News? The Constitution (124th amendment) Bill, 2019 was approved by the Parliament. It guarantees 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of [read more]
Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 – Granting Citizenship To Persecuted Minorities Passed
In News: The Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 which grants citizenship to persecuted minorities from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan staying in India got the approval of [read more]