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The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   India to join Biden’s new trade initiative for Indo Pacific region (International Relations ) Know about  Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF),main purpose and where does India stand ? GS 3 1 India to be the leader  of green […]

Olive Ridley Turtle

In News According to conservation experts, global warming and extreme weather events may lead to a decline in Olive Ridley turtles’ population over time.  About  Scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea; also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle. Location: Found in warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. Features:  One of the smallest sea-turtles […]

Look Out Circular (LOC)

In News  Recently, Delhi Police issued a Look-out-circular (LoC) against son of Rajasthan Cabinet Minister  in connection with a rape in which he is a suspect. What is a Look Out Circular?  It is a notice to stop any individual wanted by the police, investigating agency or even a bank from leaving or entering the […]

Supercapacitor device

In News Recently, Researchers developed a low-cost device that can selectively capture carbon dioxide gas while it charges.  The device has been described in the journal Nanoscale. About Supercapacitor Device It is similar to a rechargeable battery, is the size of a coin, and is made in part from sustainable materials including coconut shells and […]

ASHA Programme

In News Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognized the contribution of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) Programme during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) Programme About: The ASHA programme is a key element of the community processes component of the National Health Mission intended to attain the goal of increasing community […]

Sangita Kalanidhi Awards

In News Recently, the Madras Music Academy announced Sangita Kalanidhi award winners for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022.  About Sangita Kalanidhi It is considered the highest accolade in the field of Carnatic music. It came into existence in 1942.  Prior to that, a senior musician/expert was invited to preside over the Music Academy’s annual […]

Floods in Assam

In News Assam is seeing the devastation of floods and landslides due to pre-monsoon rain. About Assam is facing devastation because of climate change and wrongly implemented infrastructural projects. The devastation can further aggravate with the onset of monsoon which is due in sometime. Causes behind unprecedented devastation Extraordinarily intense pre-monsoon rains: The pre-monsoon rain […]

CSIR-AROMA Mission

In News The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) will organise a festival to promote lavender in Bhaderwah (Doda district) of Jammu and Kashmir. CSIR – AROMA Mission Aim:  To develop and disseminate the aroma-related science and technology to reach the end users / clients of CSIR: Farmers, industry and […]

World of Work Report ILO

In News Recently, the ninth edition (World of Work) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Monitor has been released. Major highlights of the report  Increasing inequalities: Multiple global crises are threatening global labour market recovery, with increasing inequalities within and between countries. Reduction in working hours and Job loss: After significant gains made during 2021, […]

China-Taiwan Issue

In Context  Recently, a  statement by the United States President suggested that any attempt by China to invade Taiwan would attract American military intervention. How did the current round of tensions come about? The current round of tensions between China and Taiwan began on October 1 2021 when China observed its National Day to mark […]

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