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Einstein Tile

In News Recently  Mathematicians have discovered  an “einstein tile” About An “einstein tile” – a shape that could be singularly used to create a non-repeating (aperiodic) pattern on an infinitely large plane. Here, “einstein” is a play on German ein stein or “one stone” – not to be confused with Albert Einstein, the famous German […]

Provisional Tax collections

In News Recently, the Finance Ministry released  provisional data regarding FY 2022-23 Tax collections.  About   India’s net direct tax collections have risen 17.63% in 2022-23 to touch ?16.61 lakh crore, exceeding the revised estimates target for the year by 0.7%. Corporate tax contribution to  gross direct tax  was ?10.04 lakh crore, just a tad […]

Nagri Dubraj rice gets Geographical Indication Tag

In News The Geographical Indication Registry granted Chhattisgarh’s aromatic rice, Nagri Dubraj, a geographical indication (GI) tag. The Morena and Rewa Mango (both Madhya Pradesh) have also given the Tag. About Nagri Dubraj Rice It is produced by a women’s self-help group. The women’s self-help group “Maa Durga Swasahayata Samuh ” of Nagri in Dhamtari […]

Sagar-Setu Mobile App

In News Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today launched the App Version of National Logistics Portal (Marine)  ‘Sagar-Setu’. About The SAGAR-SETU app of the National Logistics Portal (Marine) will provide real-time information on vessel-related information, gate, container freight stations, and transactions, enabling digital transactions for payments. The app will boost […]

The demand for Scottish Independence

In News Recently, the demand to hold a second referendum for Scotland’s independence was rejected by the British Prime Minister.  More about the “demand for Scottish independence”  Beginning of the independent Kingdom of Scotland: The independent Kingdom of Scotland was formed in the 9th century and went on to fight wars to remain independent from […]

Dial Up Internet

In News Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India repealed dial-up internet connection service norms. About Dial-up Internet access is a form of Internet access that uses the facilities of the public switched telephone network (PSTN) to establish a connection to an Internet service provider (ISP) by dialling a telephone number on a conventional telephone […]

Competition Amendment Bill, 2023

In News Recently, Rajya Sabha passed the Competition Amendment Bill, 2023.  About: The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2023  seeks to amend the Competition Act, 2002 which regulates competition in the Indian market and prohibits anti-competitive practices such as cartels, mergers and acquisitions that may have an adverse effect on competition.  The Competition Commission of India (CCI) […]

60 Years of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

In News The premier investigating police agency of India, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), completes its 60 years of service to the nation. About  Diamond Jubilee Inauguration On this Occasion, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in New Delhi. The PM said the CBI has established itself as a trustable […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 ‘India achieved it’: ISRO’s  Reusable Launch Vehicle passes landing test (Space) Know about ‘Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV LEX)’ And its objectives  GS 1 3 Lithium find in J&K: Chile, with most reserves, ready to share know-how (Natural Resources) […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 ‘India achieved it’: ISRO’s  Reusable Launch Vehicle passes landing test (Space) Know about ‘Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV LEX)’ And its objectives  GS 1 3 Lithium find in J&K: Chile, with most reserves, ready to share know-how (Natural Resources) […]

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