What is a moss? Mosses are non-flowering plants which produce spores and have stems and leaves, but don’t have true roots. Instead of roots they have rhizoids, which are small hairlike structures. Their main function is anchoring the plant to …
Why in news? Scientists have for the first time detected gravitational waves produced by the collision of a neutron star and a black hole. Previous gravitational wave detections have spotted black holes colliding, and neutron stars merging but not one …
Context The death of Father Stan Swamy, a Jesuit priest and tribal rights activist, while in judicial custody, has brought to focus the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) under which he was imprisoned. The stringent nature of UAPA which renders …
About the portal The Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour (PENCiL) Portal is an electronic platform organised by the Ministry of Labour and Employment involving Centre, State, District, Governments, civil society and the general public in achieving the …
Why in News? The Railway Ministry has decided to deploy Shatabdi Express rakes to run as Vande Bharat Express in the event of the latter suffering a breakdown or unusual late running. What is Vande Bharat Express? It is India’s …
NEWS As the reality of the U.S. withdrawal takes hold, the future will depend on Taliban-Kabul dynamics and Pakistan’s role. CONTEXT The withdrawal of the USA from Afghanistan is a reality now. Handing over of Bagram airbase to the Afghan …
Gangetic Dolphin It is the National Aquatic animal of India (declared in 2009). According to IUCN, it is listed as an Endangered species. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Ganges river dolphins once lived …
About AIF The Government of India launched the Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) in 2020. AIF is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management …
Battle of Bhima Koragaon On January 1, 1818, a battle took place in Bhima Koregaon between Peshwa forces and British soldiers. The British army, which was mostly made up of Dalit soldiers, fought the Peshwa army, which was dominated by …
CONTEXT India has entered a demographic sweet spot that will continue for another two to three decades. Half of India’s population is under 29 years of age, which means that in this period, a greater proportion of young people will …