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Gold Imports in 2021

In Context India splurged a record $55.7 billion on gold imports in 2021 buying more than double the previous year’s tonnage. In volume, India imported 1,050 tonnes in 2021, the most in a decade, and far more than the 430 tonnes imported in 2020. A price drop favoured retail buyers and pent-up demand emerged for […]

Chilika Lake

In News  As per the waterbird status survey-2022, Chilika Lake saw a million birds visiting the waterbody. About  The census was undertaken jointly by the Odisha State Wildlife Organisation, the Chilika Development Authority (CDA) and the Bombay Natural History Society.  The Chilika Lagoon was divided strategically into 21 segments for the census. A total of […]

Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)

In News  Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the services sector dropped for a second successive month in December 2021 to 55.5.  About Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) It is an index of the prevailing direction of economic trends in the manufacturing and service sectors. It is an economic indicator, which is derived after monthly surveys of […]

POSH Act

In News Bombay High Court’s controversial guidelines practically gagging the media from reporting on cases pertaining to sexual harassment at workplace have been challenged in the Supreme Court, alleging that the directions are a “death blow” to freedom of speech and expression. About G.S. Patel guidelines: The guidelines were formed by Justice G.S. Patel of […]

Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PM-JAY)

In Context The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provided a cushion to only 14.25 per cent of people hospitalized for the COVID-19, between April 2020 and June 2021.  Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PM-JAY) About: The scheme was launched in September 2018 and recommended by the National Health Policy 2017, to achieve the vision […]

EWS Income Criteria To Remain Rs 8 Lakh: Centre to SC

In News A committee constituted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, which examined the income criteria for determining who are to be included among the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), submitted its report recently. The government has accepted the report and filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court. What has the panel recommended? The […]

Free Trade Agreement Between India and Israel

In Context India is in dialogue with Israel for concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The announcement coincides with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.  What is Free Trade Agreement? It is a pact between two or more nations to reduce barriers to imports and exports among them.  […]

Dams Safety in India

In News A new Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report has warned that Gandhi Sagar Dam on Chambal River in Madhya Pradesh is in need of immediate repair. Key Findings of Report Problems faced by dams: Absence of regular checks  non-functional instruments Gandhi Sagar Dam was among the few of national importance to […]

Political Crisis in Sudan

In News Recently, Sudan’s civilian Prime Minister (PM) resigned, plunging the country into further turmoil.  Background The PM was sacked by the military in October 2021 and reinstated a few weeks later as part of a deal.  Anti-military protests continue to rock the country. The protesters rejected the PM’s deal with the military and demanded […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5   ‘Double-engine govt’ brought Delhi to Northeast doorstep: PM Modi   (Governance) Signifinace of inauguration and foundation stone of various developmental projects in Northeast” region, what is the importance of Northeast? and related initiatives. GS 2 6 NEET -PG EWS quota: […]

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