Rajanath Singh ‘Surya’, veteran journalist and former Rajya Sabha Member, passes away

Rajanath Singh ‘Surya’ (82), the veteran journalist and former Rajya Sabha Member, has passed away in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on June 13, 2019. He had worked in various newspapers and he was a well-known columnist.

Right to Liberty not Negotiable: Supreme Court

Ordering the release of the freelance journalist, the Supreme Court said that fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India and in particular Articles 19 and 21 are non-negotiable. What was the Case before SC? A Freelance journalist by name ..

Drinking Water for All by 2024

The Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Sing has stated that Centre has set a target of providing clean drinking water to all by 2024. The Ministry is formulating the plan to provide drinking water to nearly 14 crore households where clean ..

Women Representation in Lok Sabha

The 17th Lok Sabha will write a new history by having the highest percentage of women MPs since Independence. Women Strength in 17th Lok Sabha 78 women MP’s will be part of the 17th Lok Sabha. The proportion of women ..

Hiralal Yadav, Padma Shri awardee Bhojpuri folk singer, passes away

Hiralal Yadav (93), the Padma Shri awardee Bhojpuri folk singer, has passed away in Chowkaghat, Varanasi on May 12, 2019. The veteran musician was from the ‘Birha’ genre, which revolves around the separation of a lover from his beloved. Hence, ..

Face of Disasters 2019 Report

The Face of Disasters 2019 report was released by the Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS). The report is aimed at bringing about a conversation on building a sustainable future, which is beyond response to disasters. Findings of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

Indian Teams Win Awards at NASA Annual Rover Challenge

Three teams from India have won awards at the NASA’s annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge which invites high school and college students to build and test roving vehicles for future missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Indian Teams Awarded ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

Kanpur ranked 1 as the most Polluted city

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) is the most polluted city in the world and is positioned 1st on the WHO’s (World Health Organisation) list of 15 most polluted cities in the world, by the ‘Political Leaders Position and Action on Air Quality ..