Neelakurinji Flowers Context: Visitors are arriving in large numbers to witness the blooming of neelakurinji flowers in the state of Kerala. Where is it found? Kallippara hills at Santhanpara in Idukki, Kerala. About: The team comprising E. Kunjikrishnan and Jomy Augustine, a neelakurinji expert, recently […]
Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) Context: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on Friday (October 14) that the indigenous ballistic missile nuclear submarine INS Arihant had successfully launched a nuclear capable Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) in the Bay of Bengal with “very high accuracy”. […]
Economic Crisis in UK Context: The U.K. economy has veered dangerously toward free fall in recent weeks as Ms. Truss and Mr. Kwarteng fumbled their way through defining a clear economic strategy, while persisting with their stated goal of spurring economic growth in the post-Brexit […]
Challenges in the Collegium System Context: A meeting of the Supreme Court Collegium, comprising the Chief Justice of India (CJI), and four senior-most judges, which was called for September 30 but did not take place, was subsequently “closed without there being any further deliberation”. Role […]
Front Page: SC suspends Bombay HC order discharging Saibaba States: Elephant’s death puts focus on low-hanging power lines in Assam 6 varieties of neelakurinji identified in Santhanpara region of Western Ghats News: PM for use of regional languages in legal system to bring ease of […]