Yearly Archives: 2022
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 6 In first meet, committee on MSP sets up sub-groups to discuss key issues (Economy) What are the outcomes and recommendations of The government’s committee on the MSP (minimum support price), natural farming and crop diversification ? GS 2 7 Sarbananda […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 SC to list plea for review of PMLA order (Internal Security) Know about the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA),objectives and Supreme Court’s observations. GS 3 5 Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary reopens (Environment Learn facts related to Ranganathittu Bird […]
Fiscal Federalism
In News Recently ,Chief Ministers expressed their concern about dwindling State revenues in a NITI Aayog meeting and the States sought a higher share in the divisible pool of taxes and an extension of GST compensation. About Fiscal Federalism: It deals with the division of financial powers as well as the functions between multiple levels […]
Tasmanian Tiger
In News Recently, the Texas-based biotechnology company Colossal announced their plans to use genetic engineering to recreate the Tasmanian Tiger and return it to the Arctic tundra, its original natural habitat. About Tasmanian Tiger History: The animal went extinct in the 1930s and was native to the island of Tasmania, where it had lived for […]
Pacific Bluefin Tuna
In News The biomass of the Pacific Bluefin Tuna has increased and is second-highest in recorded history About Pacific Bluefin Tuna Appearance : They have black or dark blue dorsal sides, with a greyish-green iridescence. Their bellies are dotted with silver or grey spots or bands. They have a series of small yellow fins, edged […]
GI Tag to Mithila Makhana
In News Recently, Bihar’s Mithila Makhana has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag by the Union Government. The GI has been registered in the name of Mithilanchal Makhana Utpadak Sangh. Mithila Makhana and Bihar Fifth Product This is the fifth product from Bihar which is awarded the GI Tag. Bhagalpur’s Jardalu Mango, Katarni Dhaan […]
International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
In News India secured the third position by winning five medals at the 15th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)-2022 held in Kutaisi, Georgia, About IOAA It is governed by a set of Statutes, initially derived from those of the International Physics Olympiad, and subsequently modified (through a voting process described in the statues) […]
Kerala Savari
In News Kerala has launched ‘Kerala Savari’, the country’s first online taxi service owned by a State government, to ensure fair and decent service to passengers along with fair remuneration to auto-taxi workers. Objectives and need The alleged unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights by private app-based cab aggregators have come as a […]
Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP)
In News The Central Board for Direct Taxes (CBDT) has accused the makers of the Dolo-650 tablet of spending Rs 1,000 crore to distribute freebies to doctors for prescribing the medicine. About Background: The controversy took place following the income-tax raids on Bengaluru-based drugmaker Micro Labs, makers of popular paracetamol brand Dolo-650. Issue: Gift-giving in […]
Editorial Analysis
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
- Why Does India’s GDP Measurement Requires a Reset?
- Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: A Growing Public Health Concern
- The Road to Universal Health Coverage in India