Monthly Archives: May 2021
Índia-EU Leaders’ Meet
In news Recently, the India-EU Leaders’ Meeting was held. About The meeting was held in a hybrid format with the participation of leaders of all the 27 EU Member States as well as the President of the European Council and the European Commission. This is the first time that the EU hosted […]
The Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Asked to rethink vaccine policy, Centre to SC: trust us, no need for the court to interfere (Polity & Governance) […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 6 7 8 Lockdown gains Back in the shortage economy COVID waves inevitable without proper protocol (Health) Need of the lockdowns in order to control the second wave of the Covid-19. Steps taken to ensure stringent lockdowns and […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Foam Path It is an aviation safety practice of spreading a layer of fire suppression foam on an airport runway prior to an emergency landing. Following a crash-landing, liquids leaking from the aircraft, which are not yet burning, start evaporating, thereby resulting in forming an air-vapour mixture that is flammable or even […]
Advisory Group to Regulatory Review Authority
In News Recently, the Reserve Bank constituted an advisory group to assist the second Regulatory Review Authority (RRA 2.0). About Advisory Group It is representing members from regulated entities, including compliance officers, to support the RRA in achieving the objective set forth in the terms of reference of RRA 2.0. It will be headed by […]
Great Nicobar Plan Advances
In News Recently, the Environment Appraisal Committee (EAC) has flagged serious concerns about NITI Aayog’s project for Great Nicobar Island and has recommended it for grant of Terms of Reference (TOR) for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies. The EAC was responding to a pre-feasibility report, ‘Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island at Andaman and Nicobar […]
Study On Venus
In News Recently, the study measured the tilt of the Venusian axis and size of the planet’s core. Major Findings of the Study The scientists are able to calculate the precise tilt of Venus’ spin (2.6392 degrees, much smaller than Earth’s 23-degree tilt) by analyzing precious observations. The analyses also estimate the size of Venus’ […]
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
In News The Prime Minister of India has paid tribute to great freedom fighter Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his Jayanti. About Gopal Krishna Gokhale Born on May 9, 1866, in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra (then Bombay Presidency) in a Brahmin family. He was one of the founding leaders of the Indian national movement. He was […]
The Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 5 Decks cleared for the first payment to Bengal farmers (Welfare Schemes) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme, its […]
