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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 10 Make in India ,rajnath urges us defence firms  (International Relations) What are the key takeaways from the 30th Annual General Meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM India)? and number of initiatives taken by the government to facilitate […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Maldives bans ‘India Out’ campaign   (International Relations) Know about bilateral relations between the Maldives and India,Importance of Maldives- India Relations,Major Concerns and what lies ahead? GS 2 3 Centre’s reply sought on plea against new CrPC Act (Polity and […]

RS-28 Sarmat (Satan-II)

In News  Recently, Russia tested its new Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Sarmat amidst stiff resistance from Ukraine in the ongoing war . About Sarmat  This was the first test launch of the ICMB Sarmat after having been delayed earlier in 2021.  It was launched from Plesetsk in North West Russia with the intended target […]

Mugger Crocodiles

In News Water trains hold the key to survival of 350 mugger crocodiles in Jawai dam of Rajasthan as water levels are down to three feet. Muggers or marsh crocodiles   Scientific Name: Crocodylus palustris Muggers measure six to 13 feet on average and live for 70-80 years.  Image Courtesy: WII Geographic Range:  They found […]

Cosmos Malabaricus Project

In News  Kerala and the Netherlands have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a project named ‘Cosmos Malabaricus’. About Cosmos Malabaricus project  It is being jointly implemented by the Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR), the National Archives, and the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. The project will be completed in six years. […]

Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs): Smart Cities Mission

In News Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced that all 100 smart cities will have Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCCs), under Smart Cities Mission (SCM). These ICCCs are spread across various states that have been developing Smart Cities, with states such as Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat […]

Human-Animal Conflict

In News Recently, a Standing Committee suggested that the Environment Ministry must constitute an advisory body of experts to tackle growing instances of human-animal conflict. Key Points  The report analysed the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 tabled in the Lok Sabha in December 2021.  The report recommends an HAC Advisory Committee to be headed by […]

Front of Package Labelling (FOPL) System

In News The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced that it will soon start a star rating for packaged food. Public health experts gathered at the ‘National Conclave on Sustainable Food Systems’ organised by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in Rajasthan.  About star ratings The rating will be the […]

Fincluvation: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)

In News Recently, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) announced the launch of Fincluvation under the ongoing Azadi ka Amrit Mahotasav. Fincluvation It is a joint initiative to collaborate with the Fintech Startup community to co-create and innovate solutions for financial inclusion. It is the first-of-its-kind industry initiative. It would create a powerful platform to mobilize […]

Veto power of UNSC Permanent Members

In News The United Nations is set to debate a provision that would require the five permanent members of the body’s Security Council to justify invoking their veto powers.  United Nations Security Council It is one of the UN’s six main organs and is aimed at maintaining international peace and security. It held its first […]

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