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Asian Development Bank Outlook Report

In News  Recently, Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2022 was released . Major Findings Asian Development Bank projected a seven per cent collective growth for South Asian economies in 2022 with the sub-region’s largest economy India growing by 7.5 per cent in the current fiscal year before picking up to eight per cent the next year. […]

Tour of Duty Scheme

In News The three-year short service or ‘Tour of Duty’ for youth in the armed forces is likely to be announced soon. What is a Tour of Duty? Meaning: It means hiring a youth in the armed forces for a short span of 3-5 years. The idea of hiring jawans on a three-year contract was […]

Electoral Bond Scheme

In News Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has assured petitioners that the Supreme Court will take up for hearing a pending plea challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018.  Two NGOs — Common Cause and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) — have challenged the scheme, alleging that it is “distorting democracy”.  Electoral Bonds Scheme […]

Semicon India Project

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has formed an advisory committee of experts to carry forward the country’s vision of making India a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, design and innovation. Advisory Committee About: The Committee is mandated to provide key inputs for building a resilient supply chain, promoting investments, financing […]

Lingaraj Temple

In News Recently, the Central government has questioned the legislative competence of the Odisha government to bring the 11th-century Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar under a special law.  Ordinance by State Government The ordinance, approved by the Odisha government in 2020, aims to govern the Lingaraj Temple complex with a separate law akin to that of […]

Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal (SYL) Canal Dispute

In News The Haryana Assembly has passed a resolution seeking completion of the Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal (SYL) Canal, bringing back into focus the contentious issue of sharing of river waters between Haryana and Punjab. About the Canal History: In 1982, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi launched the construction of the SYL Canal with a […]

AUKUS Alliance

In News Recently, the Australia, United States and United Kingdom alliance made an announcement to develop hypersonic missiles. About They will work together via the security alliance known as AUKUS to develop hypersonic missiles.  It is a very fast system that cannot be intercepted by any current missile defence system. The move comes amid growing […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Will hear petition against electoral bond scheme (Polity and Governance ) What are electoral bonds and the case in the Supreme Court and what lies ahead ? GS 3 1 After missile ‘malfunction’, BrahMos buyer Manila called Indian envoy (Defence) What […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Let dam committee continue for a year   I&B Ministry blocks 22 YouTube news channels   Rajya Sabha passes Bill on Delhi municipal corporations   (Polity and Governance) What are the recent developments related to Mullaperiyar dam issue?Background of Mullaperiyar […]

Bucha (Ukraine)

In News More than 300 bodies have been found in a Kyiv suburb called Bucha. The discoveries have drawn comparisons with the killings of civilians in this area during World War II. About Bucha Bucha: The discoveries have been made in a Kyiv suburb called Bucha, a town located about 25 km to the northwest […]

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