2024-04-26 18:16
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The government is setting up a system to verify that only taxes paid on materials used (input duties) are refunded under the RoDTEP scheme.
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2024-04-26 18:11
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Recently, The Prime Minister addressed the 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
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GS III: Disaster Management
READ MORE- On the… Read More
2024-04-26 18:05
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The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), initiated by the Indian government in 2019, aimed to reduce atmospheric Particulate Matter (PM) levels by 20-30% by 2024, based on 201… Read More
2024-04-25 17:46
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The V-Dem Institute, based in Gothenburg, released its 2024 Democracy Report, asserting that India’s status had declined from an “electoral autocracy” in 201… Read More
2024-04-25 17:41
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Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has been appointed as a ‘star campaigner’ by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for its campaign in Gujarat.
R… Read More
2024-04-25 17:35
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Recently, the famous Hazratbal Dargah in Srinagar is attracting locals for a rare spectacle of the washing and clipping of the largest carpet woven in… Read More
2024-04-24 18:28
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India’s General Elections 2024 Put Focus on Electoral Reforms
India Loses 2.33 Million Hectares of Tree Cover Since 2000, Reveals GFW Data
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan… Read More
2024-04-24 18:25
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Recently, India delivered BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines. India is looking at further expanding defense ties with the Philippines ag… Read More
2024-04-23 18:00
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Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup and tennis player Rohan Bopanna were among a host of prominent personalitie… Read More
2024-04-23 17:57
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The cryptocurrency community is gearing up for the upcoming Bitcoin halving event, which is likely to be held this weekend.
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GS III: Indian Economy
Dimensions of the Ar… Read More
2024-04-22 19:01
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Recently, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) launched the Longevity India Initiative.
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Facts for Prelims
READ MORE- CDP-SURAKSHA Overview
About Longevity India Initia… Read More
2024-04-22 10:37
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The Central government has introduced the CDP-SURAKSHA platform to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). This initiative aims to… Read More
2024-04-21 17:40
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The latest revisions by NCERT in its textbooks incorporate DNA analysis findings from Rakhigarhi to emphasize ancient Indian continuity. Other notable changes include highlighting… Read More
2024-04-21 17:36
Recently, Global price of Gold (24 carat) was $2,349.88 per ounce. In India it was ₹7,174 per gram.
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GS III: Indian Economy
READ MORE- Global Alliance for Incinerator Altern… Read More
2024-04-21 17:31
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The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific, in collaboration with other environmental organisations, has called on the ASEAN to take decisive action in re… Read More
2024-04-20 18:20
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Department of Posts Opens Second Post Office Branch in Antarctica at Bharati Research Station
CDP-SURAKSHA
NCERT Revises Textbooks with New Findings and Inclusive Language
Gold Pri… Read More
2024-04-20 18:14
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Six months into the war, Gaza is facing a humanitarian crisis disproportionately impacting women and girls, according to a new report by UN Women.
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GS II: International R… Read More
2024-04-19 17:57
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Entrepreneur and pilot Gopi Thotakura is poised to make history as the first Indian to venture into space as a tourist on Blue Origin’s NS-25 Mission, founded by Jeff Bezos… Read More
2024-04-19 17:52
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India has simplified the payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar, requiring them to use the Rupees/Kyat direct payment system through the Special Rupees Vostro… Read More
2024-04-18 16:56
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted an “above normal” monsoon rainfall for India between June and September this year. Remarkably, this is the first… Read More
2024-04-18 16:52
The primary source of hydrocarbons in the rocky underground is called Kerogen: lumps of organic matter.
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Facts for Prelims
READ MORE- Current Affairs 16 April 2024
About Kerogen
D… Read More
2024-04-17 17:46
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Supreme Court Overturns 2021 Judgement in Landmark Curative Petition
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act
Astronomers Puzzle Over Nebula NGC 6164/6165, the “Dragon&rs&helli…Read More
2024-04-17 17:44
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The Indian Army recently commemorated 40 years since ‘Operation Meghdoot’ began, securing the Siachen Glacier.
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Facts for Prelims
READ MORE- Income Inequaliti… Read More
2024-04-16 17:48
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In the current fiscal year, the Indian economy is anticipated to achieve a 7.6 percent growth in real GDP, building upon the impressive growth rates of 9.1 percent in 2021-22 and 7… Read More
2024-04-16 17:40
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In a March ruling, the Supreme Court exposed the corrupt collaboration between politicians, forest officials, and local contractors responsible for the unlawful felling of 6,000 tr… Read More
2024-04-15 16:01
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Concern about attempts to ‘undermine judiciary’
Enforcement Agencies have made a record seizure before polls
Drop in Fertility Levels
ECI reduces the VVPAT based audit… Read More
2024-04-15 15:56
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Recently, several restrictions have been imposed on visitors to the Ahobilam Temple Complex, which is located within the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve.
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GS III:… Read More
2024-04-14 16:50
ESSENTIALS OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN INDIA: A CITIZEN’S GUIDEESSENTIAL FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: INDIA’S PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY
Article 12-35 of Part III of constitution.
Inspired f… Read More
2024-04-14 16:46
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In a bid to manage the teeming population of invasive chital (spotted deer) in Ross Island the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration recently sought help from the Wildlife I… Read More
2024-04-14 16:41
UNDERSTANDING INDIAN CITIZENSHIP: RIGHTS, ACQUISITION, LOSSINDIAN CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS: EQUALITY, PRIVILEGES, AND PARTICIPATION
India has two kinds of people – citizens and aliens.
Ci… Read More
2024-04-13 20:33
UNDERSTANDING INDIA’S TERRITORIES: STATES VS. UNION TERRITORIESUNDERSTANDING INDIA’S UNION TERRITORIES: GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
1 to 4, Part I – Deals with Th… Read More
2024-04-13 20:29
UNDERSTANDING INDIA’S CONSTITUTION: PRINCIPLES & PREAMBLE OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTIONOUR PREAMBLE OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION: VALUES, VISION, AND PEOPLE’S SOVEREIGNTY
Ameri… Read More
2024-04-13 20:25
FEATURES OF THE CONSTITUTION: SIGNIFICANCE, STRUCTURE, AND EVOLUTIONThe 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) is also known as ‘Mini Constitution’.
KEY FEATURES OF THE CONSTIT… Read More
2024-04-13 20:14
Journey of Constituent Assembly and Making of ConstitutionROAD TO INDEPENDENCE: DEMAND FOR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY (CA)
1924 – Idea first given by Swaraj Party.
1934 – N… Read More
2024-04-13 18:07
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AIIMS Study to test accuracy of HPV kits
Increasing global capacity of plants running on fossil fuel
Invasive species-a threat to the ecosystem
ADB’s forecast for… Read More
2024-04-13 17:57
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Recently, in its Fiscal Monitor the International Monetary Fund said industrial policy initiatives pursued by the United States, Europe and other countries to steer innovation in c… Read More
2024-04-12 17:53
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The AUKUS alliance, comprising Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, is set to enter discussions for expanding its membership.
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GS II: Internati… Read More
2024-04-12 17:50
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India has successfully achieved its target to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis, commonly known as kala-azar, as confirmed by data from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases… Read More
2024-04-11 18:07
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India is set to deploy its own atomic clocks nationwide to bolster its timekeeping infrastructure and bolster national defense capabilities for the future. The initiative aims to s… Read More
2024-04-11 18:02
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Recently, the US White House officially directed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to create a time standard for the Moon i.e., Lunar Time , which different… Read More
2024-04-11 17:56
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A circular dated March 18, 2024, issued by the Health Ministry to all States, acknowledges that the supply of certain drug-sensitive medicines of Tuberculosis may face delays due t… Read More
2024-04-10 16:53
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The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India, recognizing the right to be protected from the adverse impacts of climate change as a distinct fundamental right, marks a significa… Read More
2024-04-10 13:23
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Constitutional Morality
Supreme Court’s 9-Judge Constitution Bench Examines State Authority on Excise Duty on Industrial Alcohol
Preventive Detention
Annular Solar Eclipse
Gl… Read More
2024-04-10 13:14
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The southern states of India, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, are currently grappling with a severe water crisis. This situation has arisen due to a… Read More
2024-04-09 17:02
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently issued the Green Credit Rules 2023, which formally established the Green Credit Programme (GCP) for Ind… Read More
2024-04-09 16:57
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India opted to abstain from voting on a resolution at the Human Rights Council that urged Israel to implement an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and encouraged states to impose an arms… Read More
2024-04-09 14:35
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India has emerged as the country with the highest percentage of doping offenders, according to the 2022 testing figures released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
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2024-04-08 08:42
West Bengal has been undergoing a notable transformation in its agricultural sector, especially in districts bordering Bangladesh. Farmers in these regions are increasingly diversifying away… Read More
2024-04-08 08:36
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Currently, India is classified as a “lower-middle income” country with a per capita GDP ranging between $1,136 and $4,465. In contrast, China stands as an “upper… Read More
2024-04-07 17:22
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The Steel Ministry is in the process of formulating a comprehensive green steel policy aimed at complete decarbonization of the steel industry. This holistic approach will cover va… Read More
2024-04-07 17:16
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An international team of scientists has unveiled the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe to date. This monumental achievement could potentially provide valuable insights into… Read More
2024-04-07 17:09
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With the Lok Sabha elections scheduled to start on April 19, social media platforms are abuzz with misinformation, mostly in the form of shallow fakes.
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GS III: Science a… Read More
2024-04-07 17:03
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A unique conservation agricultural practice, Paira cropping system has dwindled in recent years due to climate change.
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GS III: Agriculture
READ MORE- India’s Growi… Read More
2024-04-06 18:27
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A report titled ‘Enabling a Circular Economy in India’s Solar Industry – Assessing the Solar Waste Quantum’ has drawn attention to India’s increasing… Read More
2024-04-05 18:00
According to Ukraine’s military administration, Russia has deployed five of its new hypersonic Zircon missiles in attacks on Kyiv since the beginning of the year. Additionally, Russia… Read More
2024-04-04 17:24
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New Study Advocates for Category 6 Hurricane Classification
Jobs for Resilience Report
UNEP and WRAP Release Food Waste Index Report 2024
Ukraine Reports Russian Use of… Read More
2024-04-04 17:10
Dimensions of the Article:
Understanding Leap Second
Exploring Negative Leap Second
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A recent study highlighted that due to factors like climate change and geological shifts, Earth… Read More
2024-04-03 18:02
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The Reserve Bank of India is considering establishing a Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) to combat cyber fraud and illegal lending apps.
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Facts for Prelims
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2024-04-02 17:44
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Impact of Evolving AI on Elections: India’s Upcoming Polls
Inauguration of India’s First Small-Scale LNG Unit at GAIL’s Vijaipur Complex
Kunming-Montreal Global B… Read More
2024-04-02 17:38
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The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has spent only 20 percent of the environment protection charge and environmental compensation collected so far on mitigating air pollutio… Read More
2024-04-01 18:11
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The indigenous knowledge of the Konda Reddi tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group inhabiting the Papikonda hill range in the Godavari region, has proven resourceful.
Releva… Read More
2024-04-01 18:05
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In recent times, India has witnessed remarkable progress across various sectors, including space exploration and technological innovation. However, amidst these advancements, the… Read More
2024-03-31 18:40
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In an era increasingly shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the fundamental inquiry shifts from AI’s capabilities to its permissible applications. This contemplation criti… Read More
2024-03-31 18:33
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Over the past five years, India has consistently ranked first globally for imposing internet bans, accounting for approximately 60% of all recorded blackouts worldwide between 2016… Read More
2024-03-30 17:40
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Limit imposed on wheat stocking to prevent hoarding
Great Indian Bustards
India’s forex reserves hit a record high
Governor withholds assent to Bills
Rajasthan’s 75th… Read More
2024-03-30 08:54
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Recently, scientists at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Srinagar, reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in t… Read More
2024-03-29 19:38
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Titled ‘The India Employment Report 2024’ and authored by the Institute for Human Development/International Labour Organization, this recent report presents a grim outl… Read More
2024-03-29 04:39
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In the depths of the Bay of Bengal, scientists have discovered a 50,000-year-old sediment — a giant magnetofossils and one of the youngest to be found yet.
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Facts f… Read More
2024-03-28 18:49
Recently, Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre was inaugurated by the union Agriculture Minister set up at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi.
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GS III: Agriculture
READ MORE… Read More
2024-03-28 10:26
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The power discoms in the national capital are gearing up to make the Earth Hour a success by encouraging their consumers to switch off non-essential lights and electric appliances… Read More
2024-03-28 04:41
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Kerala’s move towards an alternate model for the rollout of smart electricity meters, effectively jettisoning the Centre’s Rs 3 lakh crore smart meters project, comes a… Read More
2024-03-27 18:03
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Bhang, obtained from the Cannabis sativa plant or true hemp, is popularly consumed on the occasion of Holi across India.
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Facts for Prelims
READ MORE- Vote From Home in 2… Read More
2024-03-27 10:18
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has, for the first time in the history of the Lok Sabha elections, extended its ‘vote-from-home’ facility to Persons with Disabili… Read More
2024-03-26 17:56
The concept of the “Basic Structure of the Constitution” originated from a landmark case in Indian constitutional law, Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973). In this case… Read More
2024-03-26 17:33
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Earlier this year, Indian multinational ridesharing company, Ola, introduced Krutrim AI, claiming it as “India’s own AI”.
Relevance:
Facts for Prelims.
READ MORE… Read More
2024-03-25 17:41
Writing answers for the UPSC mains requires a structured approach and clarity of expression.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Understand the Question: Read the question carefully an… Read More
2024-03-25 17:16
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In an unprecedented move, the Kerala Government on March 23 filed an appeal in the Supreme Court as President Droupadi Murmu has withheld assent for four Bills passed b… Read More
2024-03-25 17:02
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According to a paper released by the World Inequality Lab, the shares of income and wealth of India’s top 1% at 22.6% and 40.1% respectively is at their highest historical l… Read More
2024-03-24 18:21
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Increase in Complaints Under RBI’s Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS)
Low Carbon Action Plan
Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2024
Ebola Virus Disease
Tactical Nu… Read More
2024-03-24 18:11
Introduction:India’s governance framework intertwines the Parliamentary System with the Federal System, establishing a distinctive approach to governance. Under the Parliamentary Syste… Read More
2024-03-23 08:36
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Brussels hosted the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit.
It was co-chaired by the Prime Minister of Belgium and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAE… Read More
2024-03-22 10:58
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World Air Quality Report 2023
Forced Labour and its Economic Implications: ILO’s Recent Findings
Arrests Made for Supplying Snake Venom for Rave Party
World Inequality L… Read More
2024-03-15 18:46
During the Cold War period, which lasted roughly from the end of World War II in 1945 to the early 1990s, India pursued a policy of non-alignment. Non-alignment meant that India, along with… Read More
2023-10-17 13:42
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According to the World Health Organisation WHO Egypt became the first country to achieve “gold tier” status on the path to elimination of hepatitis C as per the global… Read More
2023-10-17 13:37
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The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) recently secured final forest clearance after a significant government push. While the forest clearance is secured, the p… Read More
2023-09-10 07:01
Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit organisation, launched a national dementia support line and DemClinic, an online memory screening clinic.
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GS II: Health
READ MORE &nda&helli…Read More
2023-09-10 06:53
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The second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) concluded with the member states mandating the INC secretariat to develop a zero draft to end plastic pollut… Read More
2023-09-10 06:44
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Recently, a newly launched data platform called “Marine Sand Watch” sheds light on this critical issue, revealing the scale of sand extraction and its far-reaching cons… Read More
2023-09-10 06:37
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Recently, the National Payments Corporation of India i.e., NPCI unveiled several new products with an aim to create an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable digital payments ecosys… Read More
2023-09-06 18:15
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), as part of its Vision Insurance for all’ by 2047, has allotted states and union territories to every insurer to inc… Read More
2023-09-05 17:30
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On August 30, 2023, the night sky was illuminated by a rare phenomenon: a super blue moon. However, despite its name, this full moon was neither blue in colour nor super in size. T… Read More
2023-09-05 17:22
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As part of its renewed PLI scheme for IT hardware, the Centre has received applications from 38 entities (Asus, Dell, HP, Foxconn, etc., excluding Apple), that want to manufacture… Read More
2023-09-05 17:16
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The opportunity presented by India’s presidency of the G20 in 2022 underscores the nation’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive society. This is evident in th… Read More
2023-09-05 17:10
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Recently, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) addressed concerns regarding Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) and emphasized the need to bolster their governance.
Relevance… Read More
2023-08-30 01:10
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Recently, Lion-tailed macaque has been sporadically spotted by conservationists in the forests of Nadugani, shared by the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu and Nilambur in Kerala… Read More
2023-08-30 01:06
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The 15th BRICS summit hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg, holds significant importance against the backdrop of geopolitical changes and global economic dynamics.
The theme for… Read More
2023-08-30 00:58
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While speaking at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru, PM Modi announced that the point where the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface would be named Shiv Shakti… Read More
2023-08-30 00:47
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India, despite having the world’s largest youth population, is experiencing a rapid aging of its workforce, as indicated by CMIE’s (Centre for Monitoring Indian E… Read More
2023-08-29 15:51
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Israel’s Defense Ministry and the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) recently announced they completed two years of outfitting the ORON aircraft with advanced intelligence-gat… Read More
2023-08-26 16:49
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Recently, scientists developed a new methodology, called Equal Contrast Technique (ECT), to analyse Sun images in white light, which can help prevent temporal and latitudinal varia… Read More
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