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Plastic Biodegradation Through Algae Species

In Context Researchers from the University of Madras and Presidency College, Chennai, have discovered an alga species that shows promise as an agent of biodegradation of plastic sheets.  Key Points About: The alga identified is microalga Uronema africanum Borge. This is a species of microalgae that is commonly found in Africa, Asia and Europe. The […]

Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre

In News Recently, the Vice-President inaugurated the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre on Guwahati’s Barphukanar Tila, meaning Barphukan’s Hillock.  The Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre has been set up in a nearly 150-year-old bungalow in Guwahati, Assam. Key Points The hillock by the Brahmaputra, mentioned in ancient scriptures as Mandrachal, was from where Ahom General Lachit […]

Chola Inscriptions on Civic Officials’ Eligibility

In Context  Some Chola-era inscriptions bear testimony to the qualifications required for members of the village administrative council (‘perumkuri sabai’)  in Tamil Nadu. About Chola-era inscriptions talk about the qualifications required for members of the village administrative council. However, very little is known about the Thenneri inscriptions laying down qualifications for candidates to village administrative […]

Polavaram Project

In News  Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government sought reimbursement of Rs 2,033 crore from the Centre for work completed at the Polavaram project, which is at a crucial stage of construction.  Officials said bills have been pending for six months. The bills have to be approved by Polavaram Project Authority (PPA) and Central Water Commission […]

Atrocities by Police in India: Police Reforms

In News The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is in favour of forming special panels to probe ‘atrocities’ by police in India. About The CJI said he was in favour of forming standing committees headed by the Chief Justices of the High Courts to investigate complaints received from the common man of “atrocities” committed by […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 Draft e-commerce rules: Industry dept objects, Niti Aayog chief says will hit ease of business (Economy) Why is there a contradiction between DPIIT and the Consumer Affairs Ministry over e-commerce rules? How are they adversely affecting the Business? GS 2 6 […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   ‘LAC incidents will go on till pact is signed’   (IR) What is the Line of Actual Control (LAC)? Recent Developments along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, know about India and China relations and bilateral […]

Index of Eight Core Industries

In News  The Office of Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade released Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) for the Month of August, 2021.  About  The combined Index of Eight Core Industries stood at 133.5 in August 2021, which increased by11.6 percent (provisional) as compared to the Index of August 2020. […]

DigiSaksham

In News  Recently ,the Minister for Labour and Employment launched DigiSaksham . DigiSaksham  It is  a digital skills programme to enhance the employability of youth by imparting digital skills that are required in an increasingly technology driven era. This joint initiative with Microsoft India is an extension of the Government’s ongoing programs to support the […]

Hypogean Freshwater Eel

In News A new species of swamp eel belonging to the genus Rakthamicthys that is endemic to India was discovered in a well in Mumbai. Key Points It was named Rakthamichthys mumba. Unlike other species of its genus, the mumba lacks eyes, fins and scales, has jaws equal in forwarding extent, different gill aperture, crescentic-shaped […]

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