Onam Festival commemorates the annual visit of mythical king Mahabali. Keralites consider their state to have experienced its golden age during his rule. It is also considered as a harvest…

Why in News? Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth contracted 23.9 percent in the April-June quarter. This also marked its entry into a recessionary phase as GDP Shrinks by 23.9 this…

Why in News ? Eight core infrastructure sectors dropped by 9.6 per cent in July due to decline mostly in production of steel, refinery products and cement. Eight core industries…

Why in News ? After the publication of the complete National Register of Citizens (NRC), the fate of 19,06,657 people excluded from the updated list in Assam continues to hang…

Why in News ? Measurement and monitoring of water supply to be done under Jal Jeevan Mission. About Jal Jeevan Mission To provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual…

What is the News? Through Mann ki Baat Prime Minister noted that the month of September will be observed as Poshan Maah for Nutrition awareness What is Nutrition and its…

Why in News? Faceless E-Assessment Scheme will bring about various benefits for taxpayers one of which is Ease of Doing Business. About Faceless –E-Assessment Scheme Aimed at moving to faceless…

Why in News? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on Telugu Language Day. Every year on August 29, Telugu Language Day is marked in the Indian…

Mahatma Ayyankali Social Reformer Source : PIB GS I : Social Justice; Prelims : About Ayaankali and various efforts What is discussed under Mahatma Ayyankali Social Reformer? About Mahatma Ayyankali…

What is the news? Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana Financial Inclusion announced by Prime Minister in his Independence Day address on 2014 successfully completes its six years. Six Years of…