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Bharat series (BH-series) Syllabus: GS 2/Government Policies & Interventions Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles i.e. “Bharat series (BH-series)” to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles. About  A vehicle bearing this registration mark shall not require the assignment of a new registration mark when the owner […]

Hari Singh Nalwa

In Context Afghanistan, which has earned the name of graveyard of the empires, could not be controlled by anyone completely. But Hari Singh Nalwa, a legendary Sikh commander, tamed the turbulent forces at play in Afghanistan and earned the reputation of the most feared Sikh warrior there. About Hari Singh Nalwa He was one of […]

Mergers of Three Supermassive Black holes

In News Indian researchers have discovered three supermassive black holes merging together to form a triple active galactic nucleus. About All three merging black holes were part of galaxies in the Toucan constellation. Toucan Constellation It is located in the southern hemisphere of the sky. It is visible at latitudes south of 15 degrees between […]

RBI unveils Series VI Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme

In News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22 Series VI, which will be open for subscription for the period August 30-September 3, 2021. About the Scheme Launched in: November 2015. Objective: To reduce the demand for physical gold and shift a part of the domestic savings (to […]

Seven Year of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

In News  Recently, Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed seven years of successful implementation Impact and Changes brought by PMJDY in Seven years  It has produced both transformational as well as directional change thereby making the emerging  Financial Inclusion ecosystem capable of delivering financial services to the last person of the society-the poorest of the […]

Waste-to-Energy Plant

In News Recently, Citizens’ groups objected to the proposed waste-to-energy Bandhwari plant at Gurugram-Faridabad highway. About Experts say consequences of the plant on human health and on the Aravali ecosystem will be enormous and irreparable. Several citizens’ groups have written to Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) raising serious objections on the same. What is […]

G20 Ministerial Conference On Women’s Empowerment

In News Recently, the Union WCD Minister of India addressed the first ever G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment. About G20 Ministerial Conference On Women’s Empowerment Emphasis: It acknowledged the common objectives and shared responsibilities to advance the goals of equality and development of women and girls in all spheres. Held At: Santa Margherita Ligure, […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   12   15 Kabul airport attack: Joe Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge US deaths   The meaning of India’s ‘wait and watch’ policy on Afghanistan   Explained: ISIS chapter in Afghanistan (IR) What are the new developments in […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1&6   Twin blasts kill 20 outside Kabul airport Finding India’s voice on Afghanistan    (IR)   Know about Afghanistan crisis, causes, its implications on Afghanistan and world, how does it affect India’s interest, the steps being taken in this context and […]

Facts in News

Indian Polity  SVEEP programme  Syllabus:GS 2/Government Policies & Interventions Recently, the Consultation Workshop of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP ) ended. Agenda of the workshop:   To review State SVEEP Plans and conduct extensive deliberations on the important aspects of SVEEP for a comprehensive strategy for the forthcoming elections. About  It is the […]

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