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Daily Archives: April 28, 2021

Indian Express

  Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Parties get bonds worth Rs 695 crore for state polls (Economy) What is Electoral Bond?, Why were electoral bonds […]

The Hindu

  The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   6   10 India may get major share of U.S. vaccine exports   Right priorities   Aid pours in from the world (Health & International Relations) US’s decision to give out vaccines to India and implications on bilateral relations […]

Facts in News

  Facts in News Single Crystal Blades The blades are used in the development of engines to allow helicopters to operate reliably in complex and extreme conditions. Made using a nickel-based superalloy, the blades feature a complex geometrical design and can withstand high temperatures. Single-crystal airfoils have longer fatigue life, are more corrosion resistant and […]

Medical Oxygen Crisis

In News Recently, the Centre has invoked the Disaster Management (DM) Act, 2005 and has ordered the States to make available all Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO), including the existing stock with private plants, to the Government. About the Latest Order The order was issued by the Union Home Secretary, who is the Chairman of the […]

Crop Diversification

In News Recently,  Agriculture economists recommended Crop Diversification for Indian Agriculture Sector. About  Crop Diversification Crop diversification refers to the addition of new crops or cropping systems to agricultural production on a particular farm taking into account the different returns from value-added crops with complimentary marketing opportunities. It refers to the crops, crop sequences and […]

‘Large Area Certification’ Scheme

In News The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) is working to identify Traditional Organic Areas to transform them into certified organic production hubs. About The Government of India has certified 14,491 ha of such area under Car Nicobar and Nancowry group of islands in UT of A&N Islands.  This area becomes the […]

PowerGrid Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT)

In News State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) launched its infrastructure investment trust (InvIT). Background  The Union Cabinet in September 2020 approved monetisation of PGCIL’s assets through the InvIT model. The InvIT route was proposed by the government as an alternative fundraising route for state-run companies to manage their funding requirements without having to […]

Green Initiatives of Saudi Arabia

In News Recently, Saudi Arabia has launched the ‘Saudi Green Initiative’ and the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ to combat the threat of climate change. Key Highlights This move comes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic which has highlighted the need for collective action among members of the international community to effectively address global challenges […]