Home  /  2022  /  June ( Page 9 )

Monthly Archives: June 2022

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Punya Tithi. About  Personal: Born in a Bengali Family Legislative:  Member of Constituent Assembly and later, the first Lok Sabha. Minister in Nehru’s first cabinet after independence; resigned in 1950 due to differences over relations with Pakistan. […]

Four coral species recorded for first time in Indian waters: Study

In Context Recently, four new species of corals were recorded in the Indian waters of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Major Findings: The newly recorded species are: Truncatoflabellum crassum,  T. incrustatum ,  T. aculeatum , and  T. irregulare  They are a part of the family Flabellidae.  These species belong to the group “azooxanthellate corals”. These […]

One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)

In News Recently, Assam has become the 36th State/UT to implement One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC).  About One Nation One Ration Card Ministry: It was rolled out by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in 2019. Aim: To ensure hassle-free delivery of subsidised food grains to all migratory beneficiaries anywhere in […]

Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)

In News Recently, the Election Commission of India issued an order to push the Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) for ensuring due compliances. Background India has a multi-party system. The Election Commission of India (ECI) accords recognition to the national level and the state level political parties based upon objective criteria. A recognised political party […]

Earthquake in Afghanistan

In Context Recently, an Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan. Causes of Earthquake in the region: Alpide belt: Afghanistan is earthquake-prone because it’s located in the mountainous Hindu Kush region, which is part of the Alpide belt. This belt is the second most seismically active region in the world […]

Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS)

In Context  Adoption of a new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) is one of the most promising outcomes of the recently concluded twelfth ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) . About Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS). It is the first-of-its-kind, sustainability-driven trade agreement . This is only the third instance of amending the […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1, 10& 11 No rollback of Agnipath; good for Army, youth: NSA Ajit Doval Shortchanging the Agniveer A four year test for Agnipath (Defence) Know about Agnipath scheme,objectives and needs ,concerns ,recent announcements linked to Disbanded Agniveers ,reasoned analysis of this […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 2   Dilli Bazaar e-portal to go live in Dec. (Economy ) Learn facts related to Dilli Bazaar e-portal GS 2 5 Yoga becoming basis for global cooperation: PM (Health) Know about International Yoga Day  and its significance  GS 2   6 […]

Pink Bollworm

In News Pink bollworm (PBW) infestation is seen spelling trouble for cotton growers in the Northern States of Punjab and Haryana.  About  Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) It is one of the most destructive pests of cotton. Originally reported in India in 1842, it has spread throughout the cotton-producing countries, causing annual crop losses . It […]

Hybrid Securities

In News  Recently, Sebi has set up an advisory committee on hybrid securities under KV Kamath on issues related to development and regulation of primary and secondary markets of hybrid securities in the country.  Hybrid Security  It is a single financial security that combines two or more different financial instruments.  Hybrid securities, often referred to […]

scroll to top