In News The government has merged the urban development and housing and urban poverty alleviation ministries. Now this will be known as Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). This is third…

In News UN cultural agency Unesco declared the 600-year-old walled city of Ahmedabad as a world heritage city, the first Indian city  to make it to the list. Walled City…

In News  A new tax payer service module ‘Aaykar Setu’, was launched by the Union Finance Minister. Objective of New service To enhance mobile access experience, a mobile responsive android version…

In News The second Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) has placed India at a high 23rd position out of 165 nations. About the Index The Index measures the commitment of nations…

In News G-20 summit that took place in Germany’s Hamburg city ended with the leaders proposing the Hamburg Action Plan to address major global challenges, including climate change, harnessing digitalisation,…

President Pranab Mukherjee launched Swayam and Swayam Prabha and a ‘National Academic Depository’ where verified educational records will be digitally stored by universities and boards to counter forgery. Swayam and Swayam Prabha Aim of the…

What is the concern ? Drugs used to treat swine flu, after two such drugs Oseltamivir and Zanamivir were taken off the restrictive Schedule X of the Drugs and Comestics…

In News Harvard University’s Center for International Development (CID) conducted a study on growth projections is expected to maintain its lead over the coming decade. Findings of the study India…

In News The Centre has begun its first ever in-depth assessment of Chinese investments in India’s neighbouring countries. The exercise  being conducted mainly from India’s national security perspective  has been initiated…

In News A high-power committee appointed by the Central government on the orders of the Supreme Court has recommended several steps to ensure the light regulation of NGO (non-governmental organizations)…