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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   3   Services sector growth at 6-month low in Sept as inflation remains concern (Economic) What is Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)? And its recent findings . GS 2 3 India abstains at the UN vote for debate on human rights in […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 World Bank pares India FY23 growth projection to 6.5% (International Intiatitions ) What are the findings of the WHO’s  latest South Asia Economic Focus ?   GS 2 1   1 Annie Ernaux wins Literature Nobel  (Miscellaneous)   UN Council […]

Semiconductor Ecosystem in India

In Context  Electronics industry is critically dependent on Semiconductors. India’s National Policy on Electronics (NPE) 2019 aims for the electronics industry to achieve a turnover of about Rs 33 lakh crore by 2025. Potential of Semiconductor industry Semiconductors are critical technological components for emerging technologies viz. artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things applications, 5G […]

Vyom Mitra

In News Recently, the humanoid “Vyommitra” was designed and developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). About Vyommitra Meaning  It is the ‘female’ AI-enabled robot astronaut. It is a half-humanoid lacking lower limbs. Characteristics It has been designed to resemble a human with facial expressions and speech and sight capabilities.   Development IISU was responsible […]

Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’

In Context Recently, the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’, meaning fierce was formally inducted into the 143  Helicopter Unit ‘Dhanush’ of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Jodhpur Air Force Station. Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’.  Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’ About:  The LCH is the only attack helicopter in the world […]

Koalas

In News Recently, the Australian Government announced a list of 110 ‘priority species’ that it will try to save from extinction over the next 10 years which includes koalas.  About Koala Scientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereus  The koala is the only member of the family Phascolarctidae.  Characteristics: It is a tree-climbing animal. It is a marsupial […]

Emperor Penguin

In Context No evidence of microplastics in emperor penguins, says study which is an important assessment of environmental pollution at the South Pole. Emperor Penguin It is the largest member of the penguin order (Sphenisciformes). It is also the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species. Geographical Presence: Endemic to Antarctica IUCN Status: Near […]

Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)

In News Recently, The PMI data was released which showed that India’s service sector activity has lost growth momentum and eased to a six-month low due to slow new business inflows amid inflationary pressures and competitive conditions.  About Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) The PMI data is released at the beginning of every month. It is […]

Credit Suisse Crisis

In News Recently, the share price of Credit Suisse has hit an all-time low. About Credit Suisse crisis It was founded in 1856 to fund the development of Switzerland’s rail system. It is one of the oldest and historically one of the most influential banks in the world. It is based in Switzerland. Credit Suisse […]

Impossible Trinity

In News  The Impossible Trinity or  trilemma has come under focus recently as the U.S. The Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates to fight rising prices. About Impossible Trinity It refers to the idea that an economy cannot pursue independent monetary policy, maintain a fixed exchange rate, and allow the free flow of capital […]

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