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In News Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah has extended his warm greetings to the people on Thiruvalluvar day. About Thiruvalluvar Day was first celebrated on May 17 and 18 in 1935. In the present time, it is usually observed either on January 15 or 16 in Tamil Nadu and is a part […]

Rajasthan: First State to implement blindness control policy

In News Rajasthan has become the first State to implement a policy to control blindness, with the objective of ensuring the “right to sight”. About the Policy The Department of Medical and Health, on the direction of the Chief Minister released the policy document for the prevention of blindness. It is aimed to bring light […]

Pashu Sakhi Project

In News The doctor didis (friend of the animals) creating social capital in rural Jharkhand under the Pashu Sakhi project. About Pashu Sakhi project Pashu Sakhi is a Community Animal care Service Provider (CASP) which will enable the last mile coverage in rural areas where clinical services for livestock are not available on time or […]

Miniature Stupas of Nalanda

In News Recently, the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered two 1200-year-old miniature votive stupas. More about the news Location: Miniature stupas have been discovered near Sarai Tila mound within the premises of ‘Nalanda Mahavihara’, a world heritage site in Nalanda district in the state. About: A Stupa is a hemispherical structure which symbolizes […]

IMD Doppler Weather Radar Network

In News The Keynote Address was delivered on the occasion of 148th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department (IMD) in New Delhi. Minute of Address Key Point: The Doppler Weather Radar Network will cover the entire country by 2025 to predict extreme weather events more accurately. Recently, IMD has taken proactive steps to increase the […]

Global Risks Report 2023: WEF

In News Recently, the Global Risks Report 2023 was released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Key Points Most severe risks facing the world in the next decade: Failure to mitigate climate change’ Failure of climate change adaptation’ Natural disasters and extreme weather events: It is also the second-most severe risk that the world needs […]

Governor-CM Tussle in Tamil Nadu

In Context Governor walks out of Tamil Nadu state assembly amid growing rift with the government in state. About While delivering the annual address to the state assembly, Governor R. N. Ravi left out some passages from the text prepared by the State government. The step led to unprecedented scenes in the Assembly with CM […]

Acute Malnutrition

In Context Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) in its press brief stated that acute malnutrition is risking 30 million children’s lives. More about the news Global state of Malnutrition: According to WHO, Currently, more than 30 million children in the 15 worst-affected countries suffer from wasting — or acute malnutrition. 8 million of these […]

Harvest Festivals of India

In News India is popularly known as the land of festivals and on the 14th of January different parts of the country celebrate harvest festivals under different names. More about the Harvest Festivals of India Lohri: Significance: Lohri, the popular North Indian festival, marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Steady rise in Indian students in US staying on for job training (Education) Why do Indian students prefer to study abroad for higher education? Can UGC’s Draft Regulations-2023 will be able to change this narrative? GS 2 16 Central team’s […]

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