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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   Russia-China warmth makes Delhi walk the tightrope on Ukraine (IR) Why does Ukraine matter to Russia? And what is the stand of India? GS 3 12 Do more by doing less  (Economy) How does Air India’s sale send an important […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   2   Mixed response to redeveloped Central Vista Avenue (Governance ) Central Vista project, its significance, criticism and the supreme court’s stand on it. GS 2 4 Three-fourths of injured auto workers lost two fingers on an average, says report (Governance […]

Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022)

In News A joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022) conducted by the Indian Navy off the West Coast was concluded. About The exercise was conducted: over a duration of 20 days with an objective to validate operational plans of the Western Naval Command and enhance Inter-Service synergy among the Indian Navy, IAF, Indian Army and […]

Padma Awards 2022

In News  Recently, the President approved the conferment of 128 Padma Awards including 2 duo cases (in a duo case, the award is counted as one). The list comprises 4 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 107 Padma Shri Awards.  34 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the […]

Spot-billed Pelicans

In Context A nematode infestation has led to mass mortality of spot-billed pelicans (Pelicanus philippensis) at Telineelapuram Important Bird Area (IBA) in Naupada swamp of Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh. Thousands of spot-billed pelicans and a few hundred painted storks migrate from the Siberian region to breed in the Telineelapuram IBA. About  Preliminary inquiry suggests […]

Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)

In News Recently ,the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) announced that indigenous Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) will have its maiden development flight in April 2022.  The SSLV-D1 Micro SAT will be launched in April 2022.   Image Courtesy:nsilindia About  Dr  S Somanath (New Chairman of ISRO ) is credited with designing and […]

Drone Certification Scheme

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) notified the Drone Certification Scheme to make certification of drones simpler, faster and transparent.  About  The drone certification scheme notified under Rule 7 of the liberalized Drone Rules, 2021. The certification criteria mentioned in the drone certification scheme (DCS) will be applicable to indigenous drone manufacturers, […]

73rd Republic Day 2022

In News India has celebrated the 73rd Republic Day today as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of independence.  Why Is Republic Day Celebrated on 26th January In India? India adopted the Constitution of India: On January 26, 1950, giving the day a special place in the history of India. When […]

Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2021

In News Transparency International has ranked India at 85 among 180 countries in its Corruption Perception Index report released recently. Key Findings World:  Overall, two-thirds of the 168 countries on the 2015 index scored below 50, on a scale from 0 (perceived to be highly corrupt) to 100 (perceived to be very clean). Denmark took […]