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Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)

In News  Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the continuation of lending under the PM SVANidhi beyond March 2022 till December 2024. The extension would assist in institutionalising the access to formal credit channels, provide an assured source of credit to help them plan their business expansion Increasing the adoption of digital transactions, […]

Avian Influenza

In News Recently, China reported the first human case of H3N8 bird flu. H3N8 H3N8 viruses originated in horses and then transmitted to dogs.  H3N8 equine influenza (horse flu) viruses have been known to exist in horses for more than 40 years.  Scientists say that the virus jumped from horses to dogs for survival and […]

State of unemployment in India

In News Recent data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) shows that India’s labour force participation rate (LFPR) has fallen to just 40% from an already low 47% in 2016.  Key Findings The world over, LFPR is around 60%. In India, it has been sliding over the last 10 years and has shrunk […]

Civil Registration System (CRS)

In News The Union government plans to revamp the Civil Registration System (CRS) to enable real-time recording of birth and deaths, the annual report of the Home Ministry mentioned. About the report The CRS is run by the Registrar General of India and is linked with the National Population Register (NPR), which already has the […]

Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Program

In News  Recently, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology launched the Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor (DIR-V) Program.  About Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Program Its overall aim is to enable the creation of Microprocessors for the future in India, for the world and achieve industry-grade silicon and  Design wins by December 2023.  The […]

Heat Waves

In News There are heat wave-like conditions across the country as reported by the India Meteorological Division (IMD). As per the India Meteorological Division (IMD) report, 16 of the 36 of the meteorological subdivisions in India are facing heat wave-like conditions. What is a Heat wave? A Heat Wave is a period of abnormally high […]

Role of Hydrogen in India’s clean energy transition

In Context  This article highlights how Hydrogen could completely transform India’s energy ecosystem. About Hydrogen Hydrogen is the lightest element.  It is the simplest and smallest element in the periodic table. No matter how it is produced, it ends up with the same carbon-free molecule.  However, the pathways to produce it are very diverse, and […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   Jaishankar ticks off Europe: Ukraine a wake-up call to look at problems in Asia (International Relations) What is Raisina Dialogue? And Key highlights of the 7th Edition of the Raisina Dialogue. GS 2 3 New cooperative policy: States suggest FDI, […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3   Punjab sees increase in private wheat purchase (Economy) What is the status of India’s wheat production and exports? And Which new markets are expected to buy from India? GS 1 7 Worship takes a digital turn with temples going e-way […]

World Malaria Day

In Context Recently, the World Malaria Day was observed by the World Health Organisation to spread awareness about the illness.  About World Malaria Day Every year, 25th April is observed as World Malaria Day. Theme of 2022 : ‘Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives’.   History: In Africa, governments have been […]

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