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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Snubbed on video, Iran Foreign Minister scraps visit (International Relations) Know about  Raisina Dialogue and its objectives.  GS 2 1   Govt ends age-65 cap for receiving organ from dead donor, eases rules (Health) Know about guidelines of NOTTO […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 States must pay part of MGNREGS wages, says Union Minister (Welfare Schemes ) Know about Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) , its progress, implementation issues and suggestions  GS 3 8 Deep sea fish conservation must not go […]

Decriminalisation of Section 377 & Roadblocks for LGBTQIA+

In Context Even after the decriminalisation of Section 377, the paths of the members of this community are beset with roadblocks. Defining LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ is an inclusive term that includes people of all genders and sexualities, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and allies.  While each letter in LGBTQIA+ stands […]

Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)

In News Recently, the State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Indian Overseas Bank raised their marginal cost of fund-based lending rates (MCLR) by up to 15 basis points. Marginal Cost of Funds-Based Lending Rate It was instituted by RBI with effect from April 1, 2016. It replaced the base rate structure, which had […]

International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED)

In News The Central Water Commission signs an agreement with IIT Roorkee for the development of an international centre of excellence for dams under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project. About ICED, Roorkee will provide specialized technical support services to the Indian and overseas dam owners It will also carry out applied research, education, and […]

India accounts for 52% of world’s new leprosy patients

In Context The Union Health Ministry has formulated the National Strategic Plan and Roadmap for Leprosy 2023-2027 for achieving zero cases of leprosy infection by 2030. About According to the Union Health Ministry, despite India being declared “Leprosy Eliminated” in 2005, the country still accounts for about 52% of the world’s new leprosy patients. It […]

Aadi Mahotsav

In News The Prime Minister inaugurated Aadi Mahotsav, the mega National Tribal Festival in Delhi. About Aadi Mahotsav It is an attempt to showcase tribal culture on the national stage and it celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce, and traditional art. It is an annual initiative of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development […]

Moderating Current Account Deficit (CAD)

In News The recent data indicated that the current account deficit (CAD) will moderate despite the global slowdown triggered by rising inflation and interest rates. About the recent trend of moderation About: According to the RBI, the CAD, which was at $36.4 billion for the quarter ending September 2022, is expected to moderate in the […]

Raising ITBP Strength & Vibrant Village Programme

Context Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the following decisions: Raising seven new ITBP battalions thus inducting an additional 9000 troops. Allocated ?4,800 crores under the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) to stop migration and boost tourism in villages bordering China. Cleared a proposal for a 4.1 km Shinku-La tunnel on the Manali Darcha-Padum-Nimmu axis to allow […]

Unique Ring found around a Dwarf Planet

In News Astronomers discover a ring around the dwarf planet Quaoar in the Kuiper Belt. About In a recent study done by Bruno Morgado of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Bruno Sicardy of the Paris Observatory, a ring was founded positioned much further away from the planet than is usual. The ring […]