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Finland joins NATO

In News Finland recently joined the US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Finland-Russia ties & Background of the move Borders: Finland and Russia share a 1,300-km border and doubling it from the present 1,200 km, parts of NATO in northern Norway, Latvia and Estonia, and Poland and Lithuania. Treaty of Friendship, Co-operation and Mutual Assistance: […]

Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavir

In Context The Prime Minister recalls the noble teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir on Mahavir Jayanti. The occasion is considered to be the most important one for Jains and marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. About Mahavira  Birth: In Ikshvaku dynasty of Kshatriyakund (Vaishali republic) in Bihar. Kshatriya prince of Lichchhavis (Vajji Sangha). At 42, […]

The Forest Conservation Bill – Issues & Criticisms

In Context The government introduced The Forest (Conservation), Amendment Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha to make changes to The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The proposed amendments to the Act are criticised for weakening the very purpose of the legislation. Background of the legislation The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980: Following Independence, vast swathes of forest land […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 World Bank pares FY24 growth target to 6.3% on slower consumption (Economy) Know about World Bank’s latest update on India’s growth estimates and its implications  GS 2 1 In close touch with Bhutan on security: India on Doklam issue (International) Know […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Security issues on table as PM meets Bhutan King (International Relations) Know about India -Bhutan bilateral relations, recent developments, and future outlook  GS 3 1 World Bank lowers India’s growth forecast to 6.3%  (Economy) What are the findings of the South […]

Invented Names: China’s Claim over Parts of Arunachal Pradesh

In Context Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs said it would “standardise” 11 place names in what China calls “South Tibet or Zangnan”, an area consistently controlled by India.  China’s renaming for places in Arunachal Pradesh About: China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs put out names of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh in Chinese, Tibetan and pinyin […]

SLINEX-23

In News Recently  India –Srilanka has participated in an annual bilateral maritime exercise. About The 10th edition of India Sri Lanka  annual bilateral maritime Exercise SLINEX-23 is underway  at Colombo . The Indian Navy is represented by INS Kiltan, an indigenous Kamorta class ASW corvette and INS Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel. SLINEX aims at […]

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

In News Recently, the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked a made in India  product with contamination of a highly drug-resistant bacteria. These had been allegedly traced to eyedrops under the brand name EzriCare Artificial Tears which has been manufactured by Chennai-based Global Pharma Healthcare. About Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common […]

Artificial meteor showers could soon be a reality: Report

In News According to a report, Tokyo-based ALE is set to launch the satellite in 2025 and it hopes to give people all over the world “the opportunity to view the world’s first live human-made meteor shower.” About The project is called Sky Canvas and it is designed to collect atmospheric data in the mesosphere, […]

PM SVANidhi Scheme

In News The recent data pertaining to the loans given under PM SVANidhi draws a bleak picture for minority street vendors. More about the news: Scheme disbursal for minority community: A total of 42.7 lakh loans amounting to ?5,152.37 crore had been disbursed to street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme out of which only […]

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