Monthly Archives: January 2023
Fatima Sheikh
In News Recently, the 192nd birth anniversary of Fatima Sheikh was observed. About Fatima Sheikh She was a pioneering teacher, anti-caste activist, a proponent of girls’ education, and a social reformer in 19th-century Maharashtra. She was born on 9 January 1831 in Pune. She was considered to be a feminist icon, and in pre-independent India, […]
Joshimath Land Subsidence
In News The subsidence (ground sinking) in Joshimath (at an altitude of over 6,000 feet) in Uttarakhand has delivered stern warning for the State’s administration. Key Points About Joshimath Sinking: In 2021, Joshimath was struck in the aftermath of a deluge in the Rishiganga and Dhauliganga rivers. This event is what experts are now […]
Indian Diaspora
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention. About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Origin: To mark this day, the tradition of celebrating Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) started in 2003. 1st PBD Convention was organized on 9 January 2003 to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to […]
India Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAusECTA)
In News Recently, the IndAusECTA Agreement, which was signed last year, has come into force after Ratification and Exchange of Written Instruments. Major Areas of IndAusECTA Trade in Goods Trade in Services Rules of Origin Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation Trade Remedies Legal & […]
India-UK – Young Professionals Scheme
In News The governments of India and the U.K. recently marked Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on January 9, 2023 by initiating the Young Professionals Scheme. More about the news About: The Young Professionals Scheme was conceived as part of an India-U.K. The Migration and Mobility MoU signed in May 2021, was announced in November at the […]
Report on Municipal Finances
In News Recently, the study titled “Report on municipal finances” was published by the RBI. Report highlights Budgetary allocations & fund transfers: The combined budget of all the municipal corporations in India is much smaller than that of the Central and State governments. The report reveals how municipal bodies are increasingly dependent on fund transfers […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 5 Spotbellied eagle owl spotted in A.P.’s Seshachalam forest for the first time (Environment) Learn facts related to ‘Spot Bellied Eagle Owl’ and ‘Mottled Wood Owl’ GS 2 6 Admonishments that endanger the Constitution (Indian Constitution ) What is […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1/2 3 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas begins (History/Governance) Learn facts related to Pravasi Bharatiya Divas GS 3 3 Army’s rightsizing plan: Veterans at training institutes and cross-skilling (Defence) Know about Army’s planned manpower optimisation exercise and its objectives GS 3 3 As […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3 Project Sambandh, a retired officer’s calling to help kin of Army’s non-combat casualties What is Project Sambandh? And its objectives GS 1/3 6 Avoid further delay in conducting the Census (Population & Associated Issues /Economy) Know […]
