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Param Ananta Supercomputer

In News Recently, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and IIT Gandhinagar have unveiled India’s latest supercomputer called ‘Param Ananta’. About Param Ananta Supercomputer This development is in line with phase two of the central government’s National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) which is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology […]

Privatisation of Banks

In Context  Advance action is underway for privatisation of two public sector banks in pursuance of the announcement made by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. What is ‘Privatisation’? The transfer of ownership, property or business from the government to the private sector is termed privatisation.  The government ceases to be the owner of the entity or […]

Indian Media’s Role During Pandemic

In News Recently, the Union Information and Broadcasting Minister applauded the Indian media for its role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key Points At the 17th Asia Media Summit, via video conferencing, the I&B Minister said that Indian media ensured that COVID awareness messages, important government guidelines and free consultations with doctors reached everyone in the […]

PM CARES for Children Scheme

In News Recently, the PM CARES for Children Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister for the Children.  A passbook of PM CARES for Children and health card under Ayushman Bharat was handed over to the beneficiaries during the launch of the Scheme. About PM CARES for Children Scheme Aim & Objectives: To support children […]

World No Tobacco Day

In News Each year, World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31st May to raise awareness about the harmful health impacts of smoking and motivate people to quit smoking. The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2022 is “Protect The Environment”. Tobacco Production & Consumption in India India is the world’s second largest producer of […]

Changing balance of power between India and Pakistan

In Context  Some major changes in Indian diplomacy towards Pakistan  have been observed in the last few years . India’s approach today is very different from the framework that emerged at the dawn of the 1990s and the regional and international context has also altered in many ways since the early 1990s essentially in India’s […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   Ministry withdraws advisory that said don’t share copy of Aadhaar   (Polity and Governance) What is Aadhaar?benefits ,issues linked to it and suggestions  GS 3 10 Short Circuit  (Economy) What is the Financial position of Discoms ?Issues /challenges faced by […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Centre retracts caution on Aadhaar photocopies   (Polity and Governance) Know about Aadhar ,Its Benefits,issues linked to it  and what is Masked Aadhar ?   GS 1 3 Lord wants it’, says BJD MP on Puri heritage corridor project […]

Kosi River

In News Recently, according to a new study it was found that the change in course of the Kosi River is not natural. About Kosi river The Kosi or Koshi is a trans-boundary river which flows through China, Nepal and India. It drains the northern slopes of the Himalayas in Tibet and the southern slopes […]

Red Planet

In Context  Recent study suggested that Mars’ dramatic shift from a warm and wet planet to a cold and dry one may have been chiefly driven by greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide (CO2). Major Highlights of the Study  Missions to the Red Planet have revealed the presence of riverbanks and deltas, evidence that it […]

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