Monthly Archives: January 2023
Jacinda Ardern: Legacy
In News Jacinda Ardern made her final public appearance as New Zealand’s Prime Minister Tuesday, saying the thing she would miss most was the people because they had been the “joy of the job.” Education Minister Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand’s next prime minister after he was the only candidate to enter […]
National Girl Child Day
In News Recently, the Government of India celebrated National Girl Child Day. About National Girl Child Day It was first initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It is celebrated in the country on January 24 every year with the objective to provide support and opportunities to the girls of India. […]
Light Pollution & Dark-Sky Reserve
In News Recently, the district administration of Ladakh designated six hamlets within the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary as a dark-sky reserve. New Study Title: Citizen scientists report global rapid reductions in the visibility of stars from 2011 to 2022 What they Found: Researchers from Germany and the U.S. analysed a global database of what the dimmest […]
SEBI Launches Information Database on Municipal Bonds
In News Recently, Markets regulator SEBI launched an information database on municipal bonds. More about the news Programme on municipal bonds and municipal finance: As part of efforts to develop the bond markets, an outreach programme on municipal bonds and municipal finance was organised by SEBI in New Delhi. The information database: The information database […]
Human-Animal Conflict
Context Kerala forest officials captured a wild elephant code-named Palakkad Tusker-7 (PT 7), which had been terrorising several villages in Palakkad district since two years. About Facts Figures Elephant: India has the largest number of wild Asian Elephants, estimated at 29,964 according to the 2017 census by Project Elephant, i.e. about 60% of the species’ […]
Sexual Harassment in Sports
In News The Union Sports Minister announced that six-time World champion and Olympic medallist boxer M.C. Mary Kom would head a government-appointed five-member Oversight Committee to investigate the charges levelled by some prominent wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Do you Know? Wrestling in India has been practiced since […]
Hazards of Trans-fats in Foods
Context WHO cautions nearly 5 billion people are at risk for heart disease owing to exposure to Trans-fats. About Recently, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that nearly 5 billion people worldwide remain unprotected from harmful trans fats, which can increase their risk of heart disease and death. WHO first […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 PM Awaas is for rural poor but in West Bengal, owners of houses like these are on the list (Polity and Governance) Know about Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G), features, Challenges, and suggestions GS 2 10 Viksit Bharat […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Rijiju endorses former HC judge’s view that top court ‘hijacked’ the Constitution (Polity and Governance) What are the reasons for an ongoing tussle between the government and the Supreme Court Collegium ? repercussions and what lies ahead? GS […]
