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Rock Agama

In News  A study carried out by researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) undertook to understand where the rock agamaresidese in and around Bengaluru specifically. About Peninsular Rock Agama (Psammophilus dorsalis)  It is a type of garden lizard that has a strong presence in southern India.  Description: It is a large animal, strikingly coloured […]

Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)

In News  Recently, India began cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) . Background  At the India-US 2+2 in April 2022, India had announced that it would join the CMF as an Associate Partner and will strengthen cooperation in regional security in the Western Indian Ocean.  Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) About: It is a multinational […]

Great Barrier Reef’s Recovery and Vulnerability

In News Recently, an annual long-term monitoring report by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) was released on the Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats. The reefs are surveyed through in-water and aerial techniques.  Key Findings Background:  The highest levels of coral cover, within the past 36 years, has been recorded […]

55th anniversary of ASEAN

In News August 2022 marks an important occasion of the 55th anniversary of ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations). ASEAN-India Friendship Year The year 2022 also marks the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations & the 10th anniversary of India’s Strategic Partnership with ASEAN.  So, the year has been designated as the ASEAN-India Friendship […]

National Handloom Day

In News Every year August 7 is observed as the National Handloom Day in India to highlight the contribution of the handloom industry in socio-economic development and create awareness about the sector. History Swadeshi Movement The handloom sector played an important role during the Swadeshi Movement, which was launched as part of the Indian independence […]

Central Deputation of AIS

In News According to the Ministry of Home affair data, only three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers have offered themselves to be available for Central deputation. About Shortage of All India Services (AIS) officers continues to affect the Center with a low number of Indian Police Officers (IPS) opting for central deputation. Dip from previous: […]

NITI Aayog’s Governing Council Meeting

In Context NITI Aayog’s seventh Governing Council meeting, chaired by Hon. Prime Minister was recently concluded in New Delhi. More about the meeting Highlights: The Governing Council discussed four key agenda items: Crop diversification and achieving self-sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds and other Agri-commodities; Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) in school education; Implementation of National […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1& 17 Eye on inflation, RBI goes for 3rd rate hike this year Higher capacity utilisation signals investment revival (Economy) Know about  Highlights of the RBI’s fourth monetary policy review of fiscal year 2022-23? And their objectives . GS 2 6   […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 RBI raises rates, vows nimble policy (Economy) What are Highlights of the RBI’s fourth monetary policy review of fiscal year 2022-23? And their objectives . GS 2  1 Supreme Court moots verdict to help unmarried women gain ‘bodily autonomy’ under MTP […]

India’s climate change goals

Context  Recently the Union Cabinet approved India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ahead of the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 27)in  Egypt.  About   India’s first pledge, also known as a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), had three primary targets.  To reduce the emissions intensity of the economy by 33–35 percent below 2005 levels.  […]

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