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Teja Singh Suntantar

In News Punjab CM unveiled a statue of Teja Singh Sutantar, former MP and revolutionary leader  at Nihalgarh village in Sangrur district. Nearly 784 villages had taken part in the PEPSU Muzara movement, led by Teja Singh. Nihalgarh was one of these villages. About Teja singh Sutantar Early life: Born as Sumand Singh in Aluana […]

3D Printing Technology

In News  The PM appreciated the use of 3D printing technology in the construction of the post office. About 3D printing technology Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an additive manufacturing process in which a physical object is created from a digital design by printing thin layers of material and then fusing them together. 3D printing technology […]

Miniratna Status

In News Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has been accorded the status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE)  About SECI  It was incorporated in the year 2011. It is the primary implementing agency of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for Renewable Energy schemes/projects towards fulfillment of India’s international commitments.  […]

SC ruling on Agnipath scheme

In News The Supreme Court recently dismissed petitions challenging the Delhi High Court judgment which upheld the Agnipath scheme for recruitment to the armed forces. More about the news The petition: The Delhi High Court judgment recently upheld the Agnipath scheme for recruitment to the armed forces. The petitioners were challenging this judgment. Issue: Some […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Second Covid wave hit street vendors hard but less than 1 in 5 defaulted on relief loans (Welfare Schemes) Know about the PM-SVANidhi scheme, salient features of the Scheme and objectives  GS 2 11 Bengal over-reported midday meals worth more than […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session (Polity and Governance) What are the key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022? objectives and status  GS 3 1 India set to grow by 5.9% this fiscal: IMF (Economy) Know about […]

Mission Arikompan

In News Mission Arikompan is likely to be delayed as Kerala Forest department is yet to get a satellite radio collar. What is Mission Arikompan? The forest department has initiated ‘Mission Arikompan’, an operation to capture the rogue tusker by the name of Arikompan.  The forest department has come up with a plan to capture […]

Language Friendship Bridge

In News The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has envisaged a special project called The Language Friendship Bridge. Language Friendship Bridge About: ICCR will create a pool of experts in 10 languages from some neighbouring countries and others who share a cultural heritage with India. Objective:  India plans to expand  its cultural footprint in […]

Saudi Arabia’s Quest for Strategic Autonomy

In News Recently, Saudi and Iranian officials held bilateral talks, mediated by China in Beijing, that concluded with an agreement to restore diplomatic ties which have been severed since 2016.   Recent changes in Saudi’s Foreign Policy Normalization of diplomatic ties with Iran. Saudi Arabia agrees to join SCO as a dialogue partner. Various reports suggest […]

India in Nepal’s Hydropower

In News Nepal is now at the cusp of realising a long-awaited dream of development through its hydropower resources. India in Nepal’s hydropower  Post-independence: Historically, India has shied away from the development of Nepal’s hydropower resources.  Delhi has few legacy projects in the sector, instead choosing to prioritise other infrastructure sectors in Nepal. Current scenario: […]

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