Why in the news?: NHAI to Develop First-of-Its-Kind ‘Bee Corridors’ Along the National Highways. What are Bee Corridors? Bee Corridors are linear stretches of land, along infrastructures like highways, which are planted and managed with nectar and pollen-rich vegetation to … Continue reading →

Why in the news?: EC announces biennial polls to 37 Rajya Sabha seats. Historical Background: The idea of a bicameral legislature (Council of States and Legislative Assembly) was introduced under the Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms). Franchise – … Continue reading →

Why in the news?: February 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the Royal Indian Navy’s (RIN) revolt of 1946 The Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny started at HMIS Talwar in Bombay in 1946. It was a five-day armed uprising. Background … Continue reading →