Four blackbucks (two females and two males) died of shock and one was left injured after stray dogs attacked them in Pune’s Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park and Wildlife Research Centre. The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), also known as the Indian antelope, …
According to data published by the EU climate monitoring service, 2020 tied with 2016 for the warmest year worldwide. The year was also the warmest year in Europe since records began. It topped the previous temperature record of 2019 in …
Q1 to 10 – 10 marks each Q1. The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. (150 words) Q2. Pala period is the most significant phase in the …
To counter Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean, the Indian Navy is also working on a strategic plan which is now being referred to as the ”double fishhook” strategy. There are basically two fishhooks, the eastern one and the western …
The Directorate of Education has issued a circular asking schools to follow the new ‘School Bag Policy, 2020’ released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). It lays down the guidelines on homework and weight of school …
Thane’s Lokmanya Nagar, a one storey toilet block stands out for its freshly painted outer wall in shades of green and yellow, and a message: “Menstrual cycle is a natural process. Tyabaddal lajjaspad ase kahihi nahi (There is nothing shameful …
The government is implementing the ambitious One Nation One Ration Card plan to ensure seamless access to Public Distribution System and delivery of food-security entitlements to all beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security. This is being done through nation-wide …
India will be chairing three-key subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The panels are, Counter-Terrorism Committee (for 2022), Taliban Sanctions Committee, and Libya Sanctions committee. This was announced by the Permanent Representative of India at the United …
UPSC MAINS 2020 ESSAY PAPER – 08.01.2021 / UPSC CIVIL SERVICES MAINS EXAM 2020 / SECTION A 1. Life is a long journey between human being and being humane. 2. Mindful manifesto is the catalyst to a tranquil self. 3. …
