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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   3   Biden picks Ajay Banga for president of World Bank (International Organsation ) Know about World Bank, its objectives and mandate  GS 2   GS 2 12&15   12 The putin pursuit  One year of the war in Ukraine    […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Five lakh patients used QR codes in 365 hospitals for faster registration without the hassle of queuing up (Health) Know about Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), its features, objectives, progress and future outlook  GS 2 8&9 A case that […]

Does the anti-defection law need changes?

In News Recently the Election Commission of India recognized the party formed by a group of MLAs defecting from the state legislative assembly in Maharashtra as the original party. Anti-defection Law: Origin: Aaya Ram Gaya Ram was a phrase that became popular in Indian politics after a Haryana MLA Gaya Lal changed his party thrice […]

Uttarakhand Signs MOU to build ropeway to Yamunotri temple

In News Recently, the Uttarakhand government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth ?167 crore for a ropeway to Yamunotri temple from Kharsali. About The Ropeway will reduce the travel time of the temple to 15 minutes from four hours that pilgrims trek to the holy shrine. Project Features Estimated cost: Rs.12,000 crores. Length of […]

Supreme Court’s Neutral Citation System

In News Chief Justice of India (CJI) announced that the Supreme Court will adopt a “neutral citation system” for its judgments. About The Delhi, Kerala, and Madras HCs have already introduced neutral citation. First part will be till January 1, 2023, then the other part will be till judgments from 2014 and then finally from […]

Comprehensive Group Standard for Millets

In News The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified a comprehensive group standard for millets w.e.f. 1st September 2023. About Currently, individual standards for only a few millets like Sorghum (Jowar), whole and decorticated Pearl Millet grain (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi) and Amaranth are prescribed by FSSAI in 2011.  FSSAI has […]

Comptroller and Auditor General

In News Recently India’s Comptroller and Auditor General has been selected as External Auditor of the International Labour Organization(ILO) in Geneva for a four-year term from 2024 to 2027. About: CAG is an independent authority under the Constitution of India. Articles 148 – 151 of the Constitution of India deal with the institution of the […]

Jaipur Declaration

In News Recently, “Jaipur Declaration” was adopted at the 18th World Security Congress jointly organized by the Railway Protection Force and the UIC. About The Jaipur declaration” outlines an actionable agenda for UIC to explore innovative approaches that can help global Railway organizations achieve their long-term goal of safety and security. It highlighted the commitment […]

22nd Law Commission

In News The Union Cabinet recently approved extension of the term of 22nd Law Commission up to August 31, 2024. About the Law Commission of India About: Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body  It is constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs.  […]

Asian malaria vector

In Context A deadly malaria vector from Asia has recently been detected in Kenya which is likely to stifle Kenya’s massive progress in the fight against malaria. Kenya is now the sixth and latest country in Africa to report an invasion of the deadly malaria species. Asian malaria vector- Anopheles Stephensi  Origin: Anopheles Stephensi originated […]