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Prithvi-II Missile

In News India successfully carried out a test launch of tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range off the Odisha coast. About Prithvi-II Missile Prithvi-II is an indigenously developed Surface-to-Surface Missile Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM).  It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). […]

Starlink Project

In News According to a recent report published by The Economist, Starlink has become an essential part of Ukraine’s bid to fight the Russian invasion. More about the news SpaceX’s Starlink is helping Ukraine in the fight against Russia by providing thousands of Starlink satellite internet devices to Ukraine without any charge. It also emerged […]

Zebrafish

In News According to a recent study by Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, a protein found in the backbone of zebrafish can have potential therapeutic implications. More about the news Discs degeneration issues in humans: In humans, discs degenerate naturally, leading to many related health concerns, including low back, neck, and appendage pain.  Currently, only […]

Delegated Legislation

In News Recently, the majority ruling of the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the delegated legislation in the Centre’s 2016 decision on demonetisation. Delegated Legislation Parliament routinely delegates certain functions to authorities established by law since every aspect cannot be dealt with directly by the lawmakers themselves. This delegation of powers is noted in […]

E-Rupee Project

In News The RBI launched a limited test of the retail digital rupee for specific use cases on November 1, 2022. Key Points The pilot Project covers select locations in a closed user group (CUG) comprising about 15,000 customers and merchants across the country.  Image Courtesy: IE  The pilot will later be extended to Ahmedabad, […]

Preservation of Ozone Hole

In News A recent scientific assessment has suggested that the ozone hole is now expected to be completely repaired by 2066. Key Findings Recovery period:  The ozone layer over Antarctica, where the hole is the most prominent, will take a long time to heal completely.  If current policies continued to be implemented, the ozone layer […]

Rise in RBD Palm Oil Import

Context According to Solvent Extractor’s Association (SEA) of India, a sharp rise in the import of refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD) palm oil is hurting the domestic oil refining industry. Reasons for the rise in imports of RBD palm oil Import duty difference of only 7.5% between CPO (crude palm oil) and refined oil, encouraging […]

UN’s study of Dams

In News Recently a study by the United Nations University Institute on Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), also known as the UN’s think tank on water was released. Study highlights Global status: Potential reduction in storage:  The study shows that 6,316 billion cubic metre of initial global storage in 47,403 large dams in 150 countries […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1/2 5 Pravasi Bharatiyas are India’s brand ambassadors, says PM Modi (History/Governance) Know about Pravasi Bharatiya Divas   GS 2 5 Places of Worship Act: Centre again seeks more time, SC says Feb-end (Polity and Governance) What are the Major Provisions of Places […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   6   A step towards fighting corruption  (Polity and Governance) What is Corruption? Issues Linked to it, Government initiatives, Supreme Court’s observations, Suggestions & way ahead GS 1/3   6& 8   Time to count  The delay in the decennial Census  […]

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