In News A report released tells the stories of countless people who stand up to the might of multinationals, paramilitaries and even their own governments in the most dangerous countries…

What is a galaxy clusters ? A galaxy cluster, or cluster of galaxies, is a structure that consists of anywhere from hundreds to thousands of galaxies that are bound together by gravity. What are superclusters…

In News European Union (EU) and India on Friday announced the establishment of an Investment Facilitation Mechanism (IFM) for EU investments in India. Importance of IFM The mechanism will allow…

APG meet on money laundering in Colombo Source : The Hindu GS II : Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News…

In News To combat the alarming rise in caesarean section operations in India, private hospitals are likely to be audited and asked to display the data of normal and C-section…

In News China has dispatched People’s Liberation Army (PLA) personnel to man its first overseas military base at Djibouti in the strategic Indian Ocean region, a move likely to spark…

Railway launched the following Initiatives 1. RailCloud Rail Cloud works on popular Cloud Computing system. Most Important works are done through Cloud Computing. Also, this is going to reduce the cost & data may be safely ensured…

In News Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for upgradation and widening of 65 kms of Imphal-Moreh Section of NH-39 in Manipur. The project will improve connectivity…

6,000 sq.km Antarctic iceberg splits Source : PIB GS II : Environment Why In News? One of the biggest icebergs ever recorded has just broken away from Antarctica. The giant…

In News Scientists have discovered the smallest-known star in the universe located about 600 light years away. About the star Star is slightly larger than Saturn in size which may possibly…