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Green Manure

In News Punjab Government is promoting the cultivation of green manure nowadays. Green Manure About: Green manures are crops grown specifically for building and maintaining soil fertility and structure. They are normally incorporated back into the soil, either directly, or after removal and composting. There are three main varieties of green manure, including Dhaincha, Cowpea, […]

Integrated Battle Groups

In News Recently, the Army Chief said that the Integrated Battle Groups are in the final stage of application. About Integrated Battle Groups Proposal: It was first proposed in one of the four studies regarding the reorganisation of the Army, which was commissioned in 2018 under then COAS General Bipin Rawat. Meaning: IBGs are self-contained, […]

State of the World’s Birds Report

In News The State of the World’s Birds, which is an annual review of environmental resources, has been released recently. About State of the World’s Birds is BirdLife International’s flagship science publication, using birds to assess the condition of our ecosystems as a whole. The study draws from BirdLife International’s latest assessment of all birds […]

Stringent Norms for Social Media

In News The Government of India is working to bring in more stringent norms for social media platforms.  About Aim: These norms are aimed at increasing accountability for the content, which may lead to dilution of safe harbour rules that protects intermediaries from being held liable for third-party content on their platforms. Work in progress: […]

Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme MPLADS

In News Recently, a proposed change in rules defining the utilisation of funds under the MPLADS has elicited objections from opposition leaders. About the recent changes made and the controversy Recent restoration of funds: The grant of funds under the MPLADS scheme was suspended for nearly 19 months in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic […]

Martand Sun Temple

In News The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor participated in a religious ceremony held in the ruins of the 8th century Martand Sun temple, a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.  This temple has been recognised as a “Site of national importance”. Martand Sun Temple The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple […]

Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka

In Context Sri Lanka is in the middle of one of the worst economic crises in its history since independence. With the economy defaulting on foreign debt, the situation in the nation is grim. Inflation is at an all-time high and the public is facing great unease in getting the essentials.  The Sri Lankan PM […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS2 1 Lanka PM resigns after violence, ruling party MP dies in clashes. (IR) Know about the Sri Lankan economic crisis, reasons behind it. Know about misguided policy and political decisions that led to the crisis. GS2 1 Centre to SC: We will relook […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS2 1 Amid rising violence, Mahinda Rajapaksa quits as Sri Lanka PM. (IR) Know about the Sri Lankan economic crisis, reasons behind it. Know about misguided policy and political decisions that led to the crisis. GS2 1 We will reconsider sedition law, Centre informs […]

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