In News Recently, the district administration of Ladakh designated six hamlets within the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary as a dark-sky reserve. New Study Title: Citizen scientists report global rapid reductions in the visibility of stars from 2011 to 2022 What they Found: Researchers from Germany and the U.S. analysed a global database of what the dimmest […]
In News Recently, Markets regulator SEBI launched an information database on municipal bonds. More about the news Programme on municipal bonds and municipal finance: As part of efforts to develop the bond markets, an outreach programme on municipal bonds and municipal finance was organised by SEBI in New Delhi. The information database: The information database […]
Context Kerala forest officials captured a wild elephant code-named Palakkad Tusker-7 (PT 7), which had been terrorising several villages in Palakkad district since two years. About Facts Figures Elephant: India has the largest number of wild Asian Elephants, estimated at 29,964 according to the 2017 census by Project Elephant, i.e. about 60% of the species’ […]
In News The Union Sports Minister announced that six-time World champion and Olympic medallist boxer M.C. Mary Kom would head a government-appointed five-member Oversight Committee to investigate the charges levelled by some prominent wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Do you Know? Wrestling in India has been practiced since […]
Context WHO cautions nearly 5 billion people are at risk for heart disease owing to exposure to Trans-fats. About Recently, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that nearly 5 billion people worldwide remain unprotected from harmful trans fats, which can increase their risk of heart disease and death. WHO first […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 PM Awaas is for rural poor but in West Bengal, owners of houses like these are on the list (Polity and Governance) Know about Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G), features, Challenges, and suggestions GS 2 10 Viksit Bharat […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Rijiju endorses former HC judge’s view that top court ‘hijacked’ the Constitution (Polity and Governance) What are the reasons for an ongoing tussle between the government and the Supreme Court Collegium ? repercussions and what lies ahead? GS […]
In News A report by the World Bank, released last year, on financing India’s urban infrastructure needs, focuses on private investments ameliorating urban problems. About World Bank Estimates: The World Bank estimates that nearly $840 billion (?70 lakh crore) would be needed for investment in urban India to meet the growing demands of the population, […]
In News Recently, the Border Security Force (BSF) has started a seven-day “Ops Alert” exercise. Key Points About: Commenced on January 21 and will continue till January 28. All along the Indo-Pak international border from Sir Creek (marshy area) to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer district of Rajasthan. The BSF will carry […]
In News The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued directions to block the first episode of the BBC Documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’ on YouTube About Senior officials of ministries including the MEA, Home, and I&B have examined the documentary and found it to be an attempt to cast aspersions on the authority and […]
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