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Asiatic Caracal

In News  The Caracal is struggling to survive, although both species (Cheetahs) had a similar distribution in the past.  The caracal is on the verge of extinction in India and it is essential to find suitable areas to conserve it About Asiatic caracal  Scientific Name: Caracall caracal schmitzi  It is an elusive medium-sized and locally […]

Lumpy Skin Disease Virus

In News  The Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) Virus that has killed at least 50,000 cattle in India this year may be structurally different from the version of the virus prevalent in India in 2019. It is raising questions on whether the new vaccine being developed for safeguarding cattle may be adequately protective. Lumpy Skin Disease […]

Surge in Direct Tax Collections

In News Recently, India’s net direct tax collections have crossed 7 lakh crores so far this year which is 23.33% higher than the same period last year signalling a clear post-pandemic rebound in the economy.  Recent data  Corporate taxes inflow is over a half of the collection at 3, 68,484 crores.  Personal Income Tax and […]

Digital Lending and EASE Reform Agenda

In News Recently, PSU banks gave digital lending a push as part of the EASE reform agenda.  About the news   They have cleared digital lending of Rs 83,091 crore in the financial year ending March 2022. As part of EASE 4.0 reforms, state-owned banks were asked to focus on digital lending, co-lending with non-banking firms, […]

National Technical Textiles Mission

In News The Ministry of Textiles recently cleared 23 strategic research projects that fall under the flagship programme ‘National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM). More about the news The research projects are worth around Rs 60 crores.  Among these 23 Research projects,  12 Projects of Speciality Fibres having application areas in Agriculture, Smart Textiles, Healthcare, Strategic […]

National Logistics Policy 2022

In News The Prime Minister recently unveiled the National Logistics Policy 2022. Policy Highlights Aim: To ensure seamless movement of goods and services across the country and cut elevated logistics costs, often considered the biggest structural bottleneck for both external and internal trade in India. About Logistics Sector: Logistics encompasses planning, coordinating, storing, and moving […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 China blocks India-US bid to blacklist 26/11 LeT handler at UN (International Relations) What is UN Security Council Resolution 1267? Know about China’s step to block a joint India-U.S. attempt to put a Pakistan-based terrorist on the UN Security Council’s 1267 […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   China blocks listing of Lashkar ‘commander’ Sajid Mir at UNSC (International Relations) What is UN Security Council Resolution 1267? Know about China’s step to block a joint India-U.S. attempt to put a Pakistan-based terrorist on the UN Security Council’s […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5& 15 Not era of war, PM tells Putin who says will try to end Ukraine conflict soonest Give each other full transit right, Modi tells SCO members in Pak PM presence (International Relations) What is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? significance of […]

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