News: In August 1936, the British announced the Communal Award. About Communal Award, 1932 The Communal Award was announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald on 16 August 1932. It introduced separate electorates for various religious and social communities in India. The communities given separate electorates included Muslims, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, Europeans and the Depressed… Continue reading Communal Award
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Lar Gibbon
News: Actor Chiyaan Vikram faced criticism from wildlife activists after a video showed him interacting with an endangered Lar Gibbon. About Lar Gibbon The Lar gibbon, or the White-handed Gibbon, is one of the most well-known gibbon species in Malaysia. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Hylobates lar. Family: It is primate in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae.… Continue reading Lar Gibbon
Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946
News: Over eight decades ago, on February 18, 1946, more than 1,000 Royal Indian Navy sailors in Bombay revolted against British rule. The uprising quickly spread to other naval bases across British India and became known as the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny. About Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946 Background The Royal Indian Navy (RIN)… Continue reading Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946
Indian higher education’s three challenges
Source: The post “Indian higher education’s three challenges” has been created based on “Indian higher education’s three challenges” published in “Indian Express” on 13 August 2026. Indian higher education’s three challenges. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: Despite the availability of considerable talent in science, technology, medicine, entrepreneurship and research, Indian higher education institutions have… Continue reading Indian higher education’s three challenges
India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters
Source: The post “India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters” has been created based on “India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters” published in “Indian Express” on 11 July 2026. India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: India has around 63 million MSMEs, employing more than 320 million people and contributing about 31%… Continue reading India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters
QS World University Rankings 2027
News: The number of Indian higher education institutions featured in the QS World University Rankings 2027 has increased. About QS World University Rankings 2027 QS World University Rankings 2027 indicates that the increase marks a significant expansion in India’s global university presence since the establishment of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Of the 52… Continue reading QS World University Rankings 2027
Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward
Source: The post “Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward” has been created based on “Expert Explains | Why India needs a clear ‘Arctic narrative’” published in “Indian Express” on 10 August 2026. Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Environment Context: The Arctic is no longer merely a region of… Continue reading Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward
Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill – August 8th
Source: The post “Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill” has been created based on “What is the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill and why has it raised data concerns?” published in “Indian Express” on 7 August 2026. Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill – August 8th. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Governance Context: Recently, the Lok Sabha cleared the Bankers’… Continue reading Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill – August 8th
Ranipur Tiger Reserve
News: The SC-NBWL recommended clearance for the Panari Pumped Storage Hydropower Project despite concerns raised over its location in the Panna–Ranipur Tiger Reserve corridor. About Ranipur Tiger Reserve Location: It is located in the Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh. It is the fourth tiger reserve of UP, after Dudhwa, Pilibhit and Amangarh (buffer of Corbett Tiger… Continue reading Ranipur Tiger Reserve
Next conservation challenge lies beyond protected areas
Source: The post “Next conservation challenge lies beyond protected areas” has been created based on “Next conservation challenge lies beyond protected areas” published in “Indian Express” on 3 August 2026. Next conservation challenge lies beyond protected areas. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3– Environment Context: India has developed one of the world’s largest Protected Area (PA) networks… Continue reading Next conservation challenge lies beyond protected areas
