In News Recently, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released ‘Emissions Gap Report 2022. About the Report This is the 13th edition of the Report. Title: ‘The Closing Window — Climate Crisis Calls For Rapid Transformation of Societies’ Content: An overview of the difference between where greenhouse emissions are predicted to be in 2030 and […]
In News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on a series of improvements to the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC). Key Points Not in Regular Use: Though NavIC is available for use in mainland India as well as a range of 1,500 km around it, it isn’t in wide regular use in India. […]
In Context The government is recently seen deliberating upon the removal of provisions in the proposed telecom policy. More about the news Recently the government released the draft of “The Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022”. In the draft government proposes significant changes like Provisions for waiving off dues for financially stressed operators, Bringing over-the-top (OTT) platforms […]
In News Recently found coinage with images of gods and goddesses dates back to the Kushans. More about the Kushana Coins Introduction of coins: Kadaphises: It was the Kushan emperor, Vima Kadaphises who introduced the first gold coins of India. The Double Dinar can be considered as the first gold coin of the Indian subcontinent. […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3 & 15 First GM food crop may be on way, mustard trials get nod Understanding GM mustard (Science & Technology) What are Genetically Modified (GM) Crops, arguments favouring & against GM Crops, challenges, legal position of GM […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 2, 9 Air quality improves further in the Capital Despite crackdown, pollution spikes sharply in south and west (Environment) Know about the reasons behind the poor air quality of the Capital. Measures taken by the government & environmental factors responsible for better […]
Context The Union Ministry of Education released the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS). Key Points About: The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for the Foundational Stage is developed based on the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and to enable its implementation. Curriculum: It refers to the entirety of the organised experience […]
In News The first formal African Union-led peace talks between an Ethiopian government team and Tigray forces are happening in South Africa. Important Events of Tigray Conflict 1975: The ‘Derg’, a Soviet-backed Marxist military dictatorship led by Mengistu Haile Mariam was established in Ethiopia The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) was formed as a small […]
In News Recently, Minicoy Thundi beach and Kadmat beach, located in Lakshadweep, have received the International eco-label ‘Blue Flag’. Key Points The Thundi Beach: One of the most pristine and picturesque beaches in the Lakshadweep archipelago White sand is lined by turquoise blue water of the lagoon. It is a paradise for swimmers and tourists […]
In Context The folk art of Bhoota Kola recently depicted in a famous Kannada movie; Kantara has come under controversy. About B?ta K?l?,also referred to as daiva k?l? or n?m?, is an animistic ritual dance performance prevalent among Hindus of Tulu Nadu and parts of Malenadu of Karnataka and Kasargod in northern Kerala, India. The […]
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