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Species in News: Koala

In News  Recently, the Australian government declared the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)  as ‘Endangered’ in the states of Queensland and New South Wales as well as the Australian Capital Territory. About Koala Scientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereus It is an Australian animal, often called the koala bear. Description:  They are marsupials (mammals with a pouch for the […]

One Ocean Summit

In News  India is committed to eliminating single-use plastic and the Indian Navy will contribute 100 ship days to clean the plastic waste from the sea, said the PM during the One Ocean Summit. About One Ocean Summit: Organised by: France in Brest in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank. Objective: To […]

Effect of Electric Vehicles on Air Quality

In Context As per a new Study, swapping fossil fuel-based vehicles with vehicles powered by cleaner fuels can decrease the emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by 76%. Background The aim of the study was to document the effect of various pollutants contained in vehicle emissions and to find cleaner solutions for better air quality. […]

Dairy and Livestock Sector of India

In Context The Union Budget 2022-23 is expected to boost the dairying and livestock sector with a host of measures to make it sustainable amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Dairy and livestock sector of India India’s success story in milk production was scripted by Dr Verghese Kurien, known as the “Father of the White Revolution” […]

4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

In News  Recently,4th Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting was held in Australia  Major Highlights of Meeting  The Quad foreign ministers reaffirmed their support to principles of openness, protection of national sovereignty and observance of rules and fair play, in remarks seen as a message to China. The Quad is pursuing work on 5G technology and vendor […]

India- Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)

In News India and Australia are expected to sign the interim agreement in March and the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) is expected to be concluded in 12 months thereafter. About Australia and India launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement back in 2011. The deal will cover goods, services, rules of origin, […]

Swami Dayanand Saraswati

In News Social activists paid their tributes to Swami Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary. Swami Dayanand Saraswati (1824-1883) About: He was an Indian philosopher, social leader and founder of the Arya Samaj, a reform movement of the Vedic dharma. He was the first to give the call for Swaraj as “India for Indians” in […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1, 12, 15, 17   1 RBI doesn’t hike policy rates, roots for durable broad-based economic recovery Pursuit of growth Growth vs Inflation  What RBI’s status quo means for stock investors and borrowers RBI: Inflation to be lower at 4.5% in FY23, […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1& 10   Restore peace, HC says in hijab case SC says too early to intervene in the Karnataka hijab controversy   (Polity and Governance) What is the present status of petitions questioning ban on wearing hijabs (head scarves) by Muslim […]

Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0

In News  Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0  About  The IMI 4.0 will have three rounds and will be conducted in 416 districts (including 75 districts identified for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav) across 33 States and UTs. In the first round (Feb-April 2022), 11 states will conduct […]

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