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Vaquita porpoise

In Context According to the United States Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Vaquita porpoise is nearing extinction and immediate measures are needed to save the remaining population . The population of the species declined 98 per cent in two decades. Image Courtesy:DTE   About Vaquita porpoise The vaquita porpoise is the world’s smallest cetacean and […]

Puthandu

In Context  People from the Tamil community celebrated Puthandu  on April 14 2022  Interestingly, along with Tamilians across the world, many other Indian communities also celebrate their traditional new year around the same time — Vishu in Kerala, Bihu for those in Assam, Baisakhi in Punjab, and Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal. About Puthandu  It […]

Grammy Awards

In News  The 64th Annual Grammy Awards were held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  This was the first time a Grammy Awards ceremony was held in Sin City. About  A Grammy Award is any of a series of awards presented each year in the United States by either the National […]

Sovereign Debt

In News  The Sri Lankan government decided to default on all its sovereign debt worth $51 billion as it awaits financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  What is Sovereign Debt? Sovereign debt refers to the debt issued or accumulated by any government. Governments borrow money to finance the various expenses that they cannot […]

20th India-France Joint Staff talks held in Paris

In News  The 20th edition of India-France Joint Staff talks was held in Paris, France.  About India-France Joint Staff talks It is a forum established to enhance defence cooperation between both the nations through regular talks at the strategic and operational levels. The two-day talks focused on new initiatives that fall within the umbrella of […]

Controversy over the China-Solomon Islands deal

 In Context Recently leaked document has revealed that the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific has reached a deal with China which outlines an unprecedented level of security cooperation.  This is the first deal of its kind for Beijing in the region.  What are the contents of the proposed deal and why are they controversial? […]

Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for Textile Sector

In News  Recently,The government approved 61 applications of companies with an investment potential of over Rs 19,000 crore under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles. About PLI Scheme in Textile Sector Government approved PLI Scheme for Textiles products, namely MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Products of Technical Textiles, for enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities […]

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

In News  The National Health Authority (NHA), the implementing agency for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), has extended an open invitation to all interested parties for sharing their Expression of Interest (EoI) in developing innovative solutions aimed at building a national digital health ecosystem for India. About  This collaborative approach will not just help […]

First Long Range Forecast (LFR) : IMD

In News Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its first Long Range Forecast (LFR) stating that the monsoon would be normal this year. About IMD  It is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology. It is also one of the […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   Colombo needs more, India may up aid by $2 billion (International Relations) What is the status of Indo-Srilanka economic cooperation?Recent assistance provided India to  support the crisis-hit island nation,how India could assist Sri Lanka in garnering international support to secure […]

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