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ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle

In News  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV). About Next-Gen Launch Vehicle In NGLV, ISRO is understood to be looking at a cost-efficient, three-stage to orbit, reusable heavy-lift vehicle with a payload capability of ten tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). NGLV will feature semi-cryogenic propulsion (refined kerosene […]

Rythu Bharosa Kendras

In News  An Ethiopian delegation is in Andhra Pradesh (AP) to study the first-of-its kind Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs), which have been set up by the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government. About Rythu Bharosa Kendras They are set up for the first time in the country and they  are unique seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres […]

Lead Poisoning Prevalence in India

In News A report by Niti Aayog and the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has found that India bears the world’s highest health and economic burden due to lead poisoning. Key Highlights of the Report Global Findings: Around 1 in 3 children – up to approximately 800 million globally – have blood lead […]

Paddy Straw Pelletisation and Torrefaction Plants

In News Recently, MoEFCC announced a 50 crore scheme to incentivise industrialists and entrepreneurs to set up paddy straw pelletisation and torrefaction plants to arrest stubble burning. What is Stubble Burning? Stubble (parali) burning is a method of removing paddy crop residues from the field to sow wheat from the last week of September to […]

Need for a Population Policy

Context Recently, the data published in the World Population Prospects, 2022 report of the United Department of Economic and Social Affairs show that India would surpass China as the world’s most populous country by 2023. Present National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 It was based on the principle of voluntary and informed choice, target free approach […]

SC’s Split Verdict on Karnataka Hijab Ban

In News A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court has recently delivered a split verdict on the Karnataka government’s ban on wearing hijab in state pre-university colleges. More about the news Controversy: In December 2021, controversy erupted at the Government College after students submitted a memorandum to the principal seeking permission to wear hijabs (headscarves) […]

‘Human sacrifice’ & Laws on Witchcraft

In News Recently, there was a strong demand for a new law to curb superstitious practices in Kerala following deaths related to witchcraft rituals. Issue of superstitious practices in India Kerala Issue: Two women were allegedly abducted, beheaded and buried as part of a “witchcraft ritual”. Incidences of witchcraft in India: According to the 2021 […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 Lakshman Rekha there, but we need to examine demonetisation, says Supreme Court (Economy) What were Objectives of Demonetisation?Impact of the Move and recent developments.    GS 3 3 Under cheetah deal, sought India’s support on lifting ivory ban: Namibia (Environment) What […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   GS 3 1   5   Inflation accelerates to 7.41%, highest since April (Economy)   Tamil Nadu notifies India’s first slender loris sanctuary (Environment) Know about Inflation ,How is Inflation measured?What are the Wholesale Price Index(WPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) […]

Debate over the Collegium System

In News  Recently, Differences have emerged within the Supreme Court Collegium over appointment of judges to the apex court. About Collegium System The collegium is a group of CJI and the four senior most judges of the Supreme Court that decides on appointments of judges to the apex court. These appointments could be in the […]

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