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Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Covid, lockdown hit MSMEs hardest, their bad loans spiked Rs 20,000 crore in 2020-21 (Economy) How has the pandemic impacted the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)?,what are the loan restructuring schemes and packages announced by the Reserve Bank of India […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Why can’t EVMs with VVPAT be used in civic polls? (Polity and Governance) What are VVPATs, How do VVPAT machines work?Difference between VVPAT and EVM ,issues related to them and what are the measures announced by ECI to enhance transparency […]

Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC)

In News India emphasised on following the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) at the UNSC meeting on Ukraine. The meeting came after a request from Russia, who claimed that the US is involved in bio weapon manufacture in the war-torn country. Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) About: Came into force in 1975 and […]

Sahitya Akademi Awards

In News Recently, the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Awards were presented to the 24 Award winners. These awards have been provided for best writings in twenty-four Indian languages. About Sahitya Akademi Awards It was established in 1954, is a literary honour. The first Awards were given in 1955. It is conferred by Sahitya Akademi which is […]

Pandrethan Temple

In News Chinar Corps of the Indian Army was accorded recognition by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) for preserving and rejuvenating Pandrethan temple. The Chinar Corps had adopted the ancient excavation site of Pandrethan within the cantonment and after restoration, had named it ‘Dharohar’. About Pandrethan Temple It is an 8th century heritage site situated […]

Sohrai Murals

In News Santhali communities of Odisha and Jharkhand are changing their ways of painting Sohrai murals. Image Courtesy :DTE About Sohrai Murals It is an art in which santhali women usually paint the walls of their houses to mark Sohrai, a harvest festival coinciding with Diwali or Kali Puja. The art also adorns walls during […]

Indigenous Production of Defence Products

In News Recently, 18 major platforms have been identified by the Ministry of Defence for industry led Design & Development under various routes. List of 18 Major Platforms Make-I Category: About: Under the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, ‘Make’ Category aims to achieve self-reliance by involving greater participation of Indian industry. Projects involving design and development […]

Neon Shortages Due to Ukraine-Russian Conflict

In News Ukraine’s two leading suppliers of neon, which produce about half the world’s supply of the key ingredient (Neon) for making chips, have halted their operations due to Russian attack. Ukraine and Neon Some 45%-54% of the world’s semiconductor grade neon, critical for the lasers used to make chips, comes from two Ukrainian companies. […]

Fifth Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment (MDTI) between India and Canada

In News Recently ,India and Canada held the fifth Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment (MDTI) in New Delhi. The Ministers underlined the significance of the MDTI as an institutional mechanism for forging robust bilateral trade and investment ties and enhancing economic cooperation between both countries. Major Highlights Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Both the […]

Judicial Activism vs Judicial Restraint

In News Recently, retiring Delhi HC Chief Justice stressed the need for a balance between judicial activism and judicial restraint. Observations of Chief Justice There is always a gap between justice and law. Merely because the law is enacted, there is no guarantee that justice will be done. If there is any gap, a judge […]

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