May 2021 - Page 3 of 23 - Current Affairs

Facts in News Char Dham project (Infrastructure) Recently, the Ministry of Railways announced that the Final Location Survey (FLS) for Broad Gauge (BG) rail connectivity to Char Dham is near completion. The Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways was entrusted to undertake the Final Location Survey […]

EU puts Sanctions on Belarus

In News Recently, the European Union (EU) has put sanctions on Belarus and cut off its aviation links. Belarus was part of the USSR before its disintegration in 1991 and lies on the flight path of routes within Europe and between Europe and Asia. Background Belarus authorities scrambled a fighter jet (Soviet-era MiG-29) which escorted […]

Currency Swap Between Bangladesh And Sri Lanka

In News Recently, Bangladesh’s central bank has approved a $200 million currency swap facility to Sri Lanka. Major Highlights A currency swap is effectively a loan that Bangladesh will give to Sri Lanka in dollars, with an agreement that the debt will be repaid with interest in Sri Lankan rupees. For Sri Lanka, this is […]

Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs)

In News The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has recommended a unified agency, i.e., Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs) for cross-border crimes. Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs) Integrated Law Enforcement Centres will be stationed at existing and proposed Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) established by the Land Port Authorities of India, Ministry of Home […]

UAE’s Golden Visa

In News Recently, a Bollywood actor received a golden visa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government. Golden Visa Eligibility Reasons Behind the Move Benefits for India Other programmes that have been introduced by UAE to bring in foreign residents The UAE has also approved an amendment to its residency laws allowing foreign university students […]

Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update: WMO

In News Recently, the report ‘Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update’ has been produced by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Met Office. About the Report The annual update harnesses the expertise of internationally acclaimed climate scientists and the best prediction systems from leading climate centres around the world to […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Tracing messages will violate privacy, chill free speech: WhatsApp (Polity and Governance ) Provision of the new IT Rules 2021, […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 Cyclone Yaas makes landfall in Balasore, triggers heavy damage (Geography) Know about the cyclone Yaas. What are cyclones, causes and favourable conditions for occurrence, impacts, mitigation, management and the naming system? Also, know about the landfalling of a cyclone. GS 2 […]

Facts in News

Facts in News African Violet plant ( Environment & Ecology) Recently, a new species of African Violet was found in Mizoram. Key Points Scientific Name: Didymocarpus vickifunkiae (named after Vicki Ann Funk, a US-based botanist) It is an endangered species. It is an epiphyte (a plant that grows on trees) and produces light pink […]

India-UK Trade Negotiations

In News The United Kingdom (UK) starts preparations for trade negotiations with India. Key Points Removal of barriers: The UK started the preparations for the trade deal, under which Britain wants the removal of barriers to doing business and trading with India, including the removal of tariffs of up to 150% on whisky and 125% […]

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