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The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   12 GDP shrinks by 7.3%; Q4 uptick moderates 2020-21 carnage   Fiscal deficit narrower than forecast at 9.2% (Economy) National Income estimates on India’s GDP contraction by 7.3% in 2020-21 released by the National Statistical Office. Reasons behind the contraction […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (Ecology & Environment) It is located in the flood-plains of Brahmaputra in Morigaon district of Assam. It is often called ‘Mini Kaziranga’ due to its similar landscape and vegetation. It has exceeded its rhino-bearing capacity and is overpopulated and harbors the world’s highest density of rhinoceros. Other Mammals Found: […]

Provisional Estimates of Annual National Income 2020-21

In News Recently, the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has released the Provisional Estimates of National Income for the financial year 2020-21, both at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices. The NSO attributed  improvement in growth estimates to the improved performance of indicators, used in compilation of GVA, in the Q4 […]

Chief Secretary Transfer Issue

In News Recently, West Bengal chief secretary opted for superannuation instead of reporting to Delhi’s North Block as directed by central government order.   Background On May 28, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under the Ministry of Personnel directed that West Bengal Chief Secretary report to its office at North Block in Delhi […]

Horticulture Cluster Development Programme

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has virtually launched the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (CDP). About the CDP It is a central sector programme implemented by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. NHB was set up in 1984 on recommendations of the “Group […]

Pesticides: Leading Cause of Poisoning in India

In News A new research has shown that two in every three cases of poisoning in India are happening because of pesticide consumption either intentionally or unintentionally.   Key Points It was titled Toxic Epidemiology of poisoning exhibited in Indian population from 2010 to 2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis. It revealed that pesticides were […]

GST Council Meet

In News Recently, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has met after a gap of seven months due to the budget session and assembly elections. The GST Council met for the first time in the financial year 2021-22 and the last meeting was held in October 2020. Major Decisions Exemptions on Covid-related Supplies It […]

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