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Autonomous District Councils

In News A tribal council in Meghalaya has joined the list of individuals and organisations in opposing the State government’s deal with Assam to resolve a 50-year-old boundary dispute. About Autonomous District Councils Constitution The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India allows for the formation of autonomous administrative divisions which have been given autonomy […]

Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate

In News  Recently, State Bank of India (SBI) raised the marginal cost of funds-based lending rates (MCLR) for the first time in three years, signalling that the soft rates regime that has prevailed since 2019 may be over. What is Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate? It was instituted by RBI with effect from […]

Auroras

In Context A stunning aurora glow was recently observed above Iceland after a ‘dead’ sunspot erupted. Auroras on Earth An Aurora is a display of light in the sky predominantly seen in the high latitude regions (Arctic and Antarctic). It is also known as a Polar light. Caused when solar wind (charged particles ejected from […]

Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR)

In News Punjab state has decided to use an ancient broadcasting technique of Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR), to grow rice in this Kharif season. DSR Method to be practised in Punjab Target: The Punjab government has decided to bring an area of 1.2 million hectare (mha) under the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) method.  […]

India – Finland Green transition Tie-Up

In News NITI Aayog officials met a Finland delegation to discuss the Scandinavian nation’s offerings in the green energy sector in India.  Key highlights of the meeting Finland has a lot of experience in transitioning to green energy. Finland’s experience in reaching net zero is by 2035. Scandinavian nation’s offerings includes: the green energy sector […]

World Economic Outlook (WEO): IMF

In News  The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest World Economic Outlook report, cuts global growth sue to Russia- Ukraine war World Economic Outlook (WEO It is a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that analyzes key parts of the IMF’s surveillance of economic developments and policies in its member countries.  It also […]

Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022

In News Recently, the President has given assent to the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022. Major Provisions of the Bill About: It empowers police to obtain physical and biological samples of convicts and those accused of crimes. The authority to collect such information, defined as ‘measurements’ of prisoners, is given to investigating officers, namely prison […]

Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022

In News President has given a nod to Bill that unifies three Delhi MCDs under Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. About the Bill Merging 3 MCD’s: With the passage of the three existing civic bodies, the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC), the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), and the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Growing concern as wholesale inflation up to 14.55%, pressure on retail prices (Economy) Why are prices of crude oil and other commodities rising?issues linked to them and what needs to be done in this context ? GS 1 1 PM’s Red […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   Wholesale price inflation climbs to 14.55% in March   (Economy) What is the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)? And recent data associated with it .  GS 3 4 Rajasthan becomes first State to get L-root server (Science and Technology ) Know […]

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