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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   5 As migrants leave Valley, officials say security up, situation getting better   Poonch: Army to go for final assault to flush out militants (Governance) What are the challenges before migrants in J&K? How are security arrangements being ramped up? […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Uttarakhand rain toll touches 47   (Disaster Management ) How incessant downpour in Uttarakhand impacted the region and what are various mitigation measures adopted by the government. GS 3  1 EU food recalls linked to GM rice from India […]

Earthshot Prize 2021

In News Recently, two Indians among 15 finalists were selected for the first-ever Earthshot Prize 2021. India’s Vidyut Mohan’s technology that recycles agricultural waste to create fuel was named among the winners of the coveted prize. About Dubbed as the “Eco Oscars”, the Earthshot Prize is an award set up by Prince William and the […]

Future Tech 2021

In News  Recently, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Electronics & IT attended the inaugural session of the International Conference and Exhibition on Digital technologies – “Future Tech 2021”. About Future Tech 2021 It is organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).  The event is scheduled from 19 – 27 October 2021.  […]

Seer Water Supply Scheme

In News  Recently, the Union commerce and industry minister inaugurated a 250mm seer water supply scheme in Kashmir. Major Inaugurations  He inaugurated the tourist hut of Pahalgam Development Authority at Golf Course Pahalgam. He also inaugurated the Forest Departments Deodar sapling plantation drive being conducted under the banner of Green JK Drive.  A total of […]

Nebra Sky Disc

Context  The British Museum in London will display an ancient object called the Nebra Sky Disc. It will be showcased as part of an exhibition on Stonehenge, which will open in February 2022. What is the Nebra Sky Disc? The Nebra Sky Disc is widely believed to be 3,600 years old, dating from the Bronze […]

Sowa -Rigpa

In News UGC has issued notification regarding the recognition of Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery (BSRMS) of a minimum of five years. 10+2 is mandatory for admission. What is Sowa -Rigpa (Science of healing)? It is commonly known as the Amchi system of medicine is one of the oldest, living and well documented […]

High International Fuel Prices & Its Impacts

Context As the global recovery gains strength, the price of crude oil is nearing its highest level since 2018. The price of natural gas and coal are hitting record highs amid an intensifying energy shortage. Major Reasons for Rising  Fuel Prices Increase in global demand: The price of Brent crude breached the $85 per barrel […]

Gross NPAs of Banks

In News A report by Crisil Ratings stated that gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks are expected to rise to 8-9% this fiscal from 7.5% as on March 31. Key Findings NPA of Banks: Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks are expected to increase to 8-9 per cent in the current financial year. But gross […]

Kushinagar International Airport

In Context  Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport.  About The Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh is the latest entrant in India’s list of international Airports.  The airport is expected to provide seamless connectivity to people from Southeast and East Asian countries for Buddhist Pilgrimage Tourism. Kushinagar is the centre of […]

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