AMRIT MAHOTSAV Subject: Current Events Context: PM Modi said that India would commence the celebrations of 75 years of Independence, AmritMahotsav. Concept: He said it is the best time to explore the places from where our heroes of the freedom movement came. He also urged the people of India, especially the youth, to […]

    MARINE MEGA FAUNA STRANDING GUIDELINES Subject: Environment Context: Guidelines to protect marine species released. Concept: Over the past few years, live and dead stranding of lone and groups of marine mammals and turtles have been reported across the country’s coastline. However, as there was no database of the stranded marine animals, the frequency […]

    MATUA COMMUNITY Subject: Social Issue Context: For years, the Matuas were demanding an amendment to the Citizenship Act of 2003, whose provisions made it difficult for refugees to get citizenship. The proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC) only added to their insecurity. Concept: Matuas are Namasudras, a Scheduled Caste group who trace their […]

    CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Subject: Economics Context: The CAG audit report on Kerala finances for 2018-19, tabled in the Assembly on January 18, stated that off-budget borrowings of the KIIFB are unconstitutional. Concept: The government is of the view that as it is providing a guarantee for principal and interest for the loans received by […]

    CPTPP Subject: International Agreements Context: Britain will next week formally apply to join a trans-Pacific trading bloc of 11 countries, with negotiations set to start later this year, the government said Concept: The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership may be referred to as a free trade agreement between the countries Australia, […]

    PSYCHEDELIC DRUGS Subject: Science & tech Context:  Psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, LSD and even MDMA are being studied by researchers for possible use in treatment of mental health conditions. Concept: Psychedelic Drug, also called psychotomimetic drug or hallucinogen, any of the so-called mind-expanding drugs that are able to induce states of altered […]