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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 5 High input prices hurt manufacturing, pull down Q2 GDP growth to 6.3% (Economy) What key highlights of recent data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) for India’s GDP growth? GS 2 11 Uttarakhand House passes stricter Bill against conversion (Polity […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 GDP growth dips to 6.3% as manufacturing slides (Economy) What are the findings of recent estimates released by the National Statistical Office for GDP growth?    GS 3 1 India­ U.S. exercise near LAC irks China   (Defence) Learn facts […]

India’s agenda during G20 Presidency

In News On December 1, 2022, India commenced its G20 Presidency. India holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Group of Twenty (G20) It is the premier forum for international economic cooperation.  It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major […]

Dr Verghese Kurian

In News Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying celebrated “National Milk Day” to commemorate the 101st birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien. About  He was born on November 26, 1921, in present-day- Kozhikode, Kerala. His ideas and contributions made him the “Father of the White Revolution in India” and the ‘Milkman of India’. […]

Asian Tiger Mosquitoes

In News Recently, a man from Germany underwent the worst experience of his life after he was bitten by an Asian tiger mosquito. Asian Tiger Mosquito Also known as Aedes Albopictus and the forest mosquito.  Tiger mosquito is an exotic species that get their “tiger” name from the single white stripe down the center of […]

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

In News India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term. About IEC The IEC is a global, not-for-profit membership organization that brings together more than 170 countries and coordinates the work of 20 000 experts globally It is an international standard-setting body that publishes […]

Nagaland Statehood Day

In News Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the people of Nagaland on their Statehood day. About Nagaland Statehood day Nagaland is celebrating its 60th statehood day.  It became the 16th State of the Union of India on 1st December 1963.  It is bounded by Assam in the West, Myanmar (Burma) in the […]

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)

In News Prasar Bharati, India’s Public Service Broadcaster, is hosting the 59th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly 2022. About ABU It was established in 1964 as a not-for-profit, non-government, non-political, professional association with a mandate to assist the development of broadcasting in the region.  It is the biggest broadcasting union in the world.  […]

World AIDS Day

In News Every year December 1st is observed as World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day 2022 About: The World Health Organization (WHO) founded World AIDS Day on December 1 in 1988. It aims to promote information sharing between local and national authorities, international organisations, and private citizens. “Equalize” is this year’s World AIDS Day theme. […]

SC moots idea of ‘Project Great Indian Bustard’

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) sought Centre’s review on the idea of ‘Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB)’ to save endangered birds. Key Points About:  The Supreme Court had set up a three-member committee to assess the feasibility of laying high-voltage underground power cables. SC directed the committee to submit an updated status report […]