Kamarajar 119th birth anniversary Subject : Current Events Context : The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid homage to K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary. Concept : KumaraswamiKamaraj (1903 – 1975), popularly known as Kamarajar was an Indian independence activist and politician. He served as the Chief Minister of Madras State (Tamil Nadu) […]
The 2020 Millennium Technology Prize Subject : Current Events Concept : The 2020 Millennium Technology Prize, has been awarded to Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman, for their development of revolutionary DNA sequencing techniques. The Millennium Prize is awarded by the Republic of Finland, along with top Finnish academic institutions and industries. Their “Next […]
PM Narendra Modi addressed the CoWin Global Conclave Subject : Current Events Context : The Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the CoWin Global Conclave as India offered CoWIN platform as a digital public good to the world to combat COVID19. Concept : COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) is a platform for the citizens […]
International Olympic Day Subject : Current Events Context : The Prime Minister International Olympic Day 2021 has conveyed the pride that nation feels for those who have represented India in various Olympics over the years. Concept : The day was chosen by the International Olympic Committee in 1948. It aims to promote the […]
International Tea Day auction sets price record Subject : Current Events Context : The first International Tea Day special auction, held on a digital platform, in eastern Assam’s Jorhat, considered the tea capital of the region, fetched record prices. Concept : The auction was conducted on June 21 — a month after the […]
INDIAN NAVY – BLUE WATER OPERATIONS WITH A GREEN FOOTPRINT Subject : Environment / Current Events Context : Indian Navy has adopted a comprehensive ‘Indian Navy Environment Conservation Roadmap (INECR)’ for synergising the aim of ‘Blue Water Operations with a Green Footprint’. Concept : Indian Navy commissioned one of its largest solar plant […]
Club for the Future Foundation Subject : Current Events Context : More than 50,000 people have signed online petitions urging Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos to not return to Earth after he takes his maiden flight to space on July 20. Concept : Earlier this month, Bezos announced he will venture into […]
International Yoga Day 2021 Subject: Current Events Context: The International Yoga Day 2021 will be held through a virtual meet and focus on the importance of Yoga in mental and physical well being. Also, its recognition to fight social depression and anxiety caused due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Concept: International Yoga Day […]
Onus of dialogue on J&K lies with Centre: Gupkar alliance Subject : Current Events Context : CPI(M) leader and Gupkar alliance spokesman M.Y. Tarigami on Saturday said the onus of engagement and dialogue lay with the Centre and there had to be a credible agenda for it. Concept : People’s Alliance for Gupkar […]
ORIGIN AND SIGNIFICANCE OF PRIDE MONTH Subject : Current Events Context : In many parts of the world, June is the ‘Gay Pride Month’, dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ community and their struggle against discrimination and social ostracization. Concept : June month is celebrated as the Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or […]