Why in the news? According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD), latest seasonal outlook for December to February 2019, there was a higher probability of above-normal minimum temperatures during the winter season. Based on Monsoon Mission Coupled Forecasting System (MMCFS) Read More …
Category: PRELIMS TERMINOLOGY
What is dhan 29 Golden Rice?
Why in the News? According to a recent report, Bangladesh appears about to become the first country to approve Golden Rice for planting. The Golden Rice under review in Bangladesh was created at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Read More …
What is Sowa Rigpa?
Why in the News? According to a recent report, Government of India has sought recognition of the ancient medicinal tradition ‘Sowa Rigpa’ as its “UNESCO intangible cultural heritage”, a claim contested by China at a global forum. India has approached Read More …
On what grounds the Supreme Court verdict can be reviewed? (Eng&Hindi)
Why in the News? The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) recently announced that it will file a review petition within 30 days against the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit. The apex court had on Read More …
What is Rule 12 of the Transaction of Business Rules, 1961?
Why in the News? The Central Government led by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on November 23, 2019 invoked Rule 12 of the “Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961”, empowering it to revoke the proclamation of President’s Read More …
Why Telangana MLA C. Ramesh’s Indian citizenship cancelled?
Why in the News? Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs cancelled the citizenship of TRS MLA from Vemulawada in north Telangana Chennamaneni Ramesh. His citizenship has been cancelled on the ground of misrepresentation of facts at the time of applying for Read More …
What is hybrid annuity model (HAM)?
Government has approved the hybrid annuity model (HAM) for building National Highways (NH) to speed up the construction of roads in the country by renewing interest of private developers in highway projects. 40% the Project Cost is to be provided Read More …
A new wasp species named after Idris Elba
A tiny species of wasp discovered in Mexico which kills an invasive pest threatening crops has been named after British actor Idris Elba. In this way, noted actor Idris Elba has earned a pointed honor for his role as Norse gatekeeper Heimdall in Read More …
All you want to know about Mahadayi River?
Why in the News? Recently, Goa protested over a reported Central nod to Karnataka to go ahead with the Kalasa-Banduri project which aims at providing drinking water to three north Karnataka districts by diverting Mahadayi water. About Mahadayi River? Mahadayi Read More …
What is NATGRID?
Why in the News? The Minister of State for Home G. Kishan Reddy informed the Lok Sabha on November 19, 2019 that The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) project will be operational by December 31, 2020. What is it? National Intelligence Read More …
What is Deposit Insurance?
Why in the News? In the recent crisis at Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank Ltd, depositors were allowed to withdraw limited amount from their respective accounts. Now government is planning to raise the insurance cover provided to depositors. What Read More …
What is Botulism?
Why in in the News? More than 15,000 migratory birds have died so far at the country’s largest inland water saltwater lake near Jaipur in Rajasthan due to botulism. What is it? Botulism- a paralytic disease is a natural toxin Read More …
What is “High Value, Low Impact” policy?
Why in the News? Recently Bhutan said that it plans to levy charges on tourists from regional countries, including India, Bangladesh and Maldives, who at present are exempted from any charges. What is it? The principle of “high value, low Read More …
What is Places of Worship Act 1991? (Hindi&English)
Why in the news? The five member Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute, observed that the said act has preserved the constitutional value of secularism by not permitting the status of a place of Read More …
What is Doctrine of Essentially? (English& Hindi)
Why in the news? The topic was in the news as the Supreme Court referred the Sabarimala temple case to a larger 7-judge Bench. What does it mean? The doctrine of “essentiality” was first used by a 7-judge Bench of Read More …