8th Pay Commission
The Union government has approved the setting up of the 8th Pay Commission, and its Chairman and members will be appointed soon. The Union government announced the constitution of the…
Pashmina, the ‘Soft Gold’
Pashmina, often referred to as “soft gold,” has been a symbol of luxury and prestige since the Mughal era. This fabric holds significant cultural importance in Kashmir.
Panama Canal
Built and managed by the USA for several years and transferred back to Panama in 1999, the Panama Canal has recently hit the headlines. Why did the USA gain and…
Greenland
Greenland, part of NATO through the membership of Denmark, has strategic significance for the U.S. military and for its ballistic missile early-warning system since the shortest route from Europe to…
Gulf of Mexico
US President signed an executive order on Sunday to rename the ‘Gulf of Mexico’ as the ‘Gulf of America.’ What is the Gulf of Mexico and its significance?
Paris Agreement
US President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement once again. What is the Paris Agreement?
Why is Dayanand Saraswati, the ‘maker of modern India’
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s second President, called Dayanand Saraswati ‘a maker of modern India.’
Makhana, the ‘Black Diamond’
Finance Minister announced that a ‘Makhana Board’ will be set up in Bihar. Often called the ‘Black Diamond,’. Makhana is a Geographical Indication (GI) tagged product.
Governor’s Powers
Article 200 of the Constitution of India dealing with the Governor’s powers to withhold or give assent to Bills passed by the state legislature expects the Governor to communicate to…
Cabinet approves critical minerals mission with `16,300 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet’s decision on National Critical Minerals Mission will encourage India’s high-tech, clean energy, defence and other key industries,”