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Beidou Satellite System

In News Recently, China released its official whitepaper titled “China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System in the New Era”.  Background What is the BeiDou navigation system? Background China initiated BeiDou in 1994 with aims to integrate its application in different sectors, including fishery, agriculture, special care, mass-market applications, forestry and public security.  Global navigation network  BDS […]

Employees’ Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2014

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld the Employees’ Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2014 of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organistion (EPFO) as “legal and valid”. Key Points Background:  An appeal was filed by the EPFO challenging the decisions of the Kerala, Rajasthan and Delhi High Courts quashing the 2014 amendments on determination of pensionable salary” […]

Portal on National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)

In News Recently, the Union Agriculture Minister launched a portal on the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) for the benefit of the farming community. Key Points The NMNF portal:  It is developed by the Agriculture ministry It was launched in the first steering committee meeting of the National Natural Farming Mission here. The portal […]

India and Kyrgyz Republic

In News Recently, the 10th Session of the India-Kyrgyz Republic Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (IKIGC). More about the news About: The 10th session of IKIGC was held in a virtual format.  A Protocol of the 10th session of the IKIGC was signed between India and the Kyrgyz Republic. Both sides […]

Office of Governor – Issues & Recommendations

In News Recently, Tamil Nadu‘s ruling party intended to sign a joint petition with the opposition, asking the Indian President to immediately remove their Governor. More about the news Other states: Governors in several states, including Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, etc. have also expressed disagreements with the government on various issues. Issues: The role, powers, and […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Pandemic effect: Dip in number of schools, surge in teacher exits (Education) What are the major findings of the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report? GS 2 8 Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra enter club of best performing states in […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1 1 Festive beats (Art and Culture) Learn facts related to Wangala Festival GS 3 1 Panamaram heronry in Kerala set to get a new lease of life  (Science and Technology ) Know about Cordyceps militaris GS 3 7 RISAT­2 satellite makes re­entry […]

Growth of Digital Economy in India

In News  G20 offers India a chance to be the architect of a new digital economy. About Digital Economy Digitalization acquires a critical element in the development of the modern economy, giving birth to an all new term- ‘Digital Economy’ as it promises to add a lot more within a short span of time.  Digitalization […]

Cordy Gold Nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs)

In News Recently, a collaborative experiment by scientists from four Indian institutions has earned an international patent from Germany for developing Cordy Gold Nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs), which can make drug delivery in the human body faster and surer. About Cordy Gold Nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs) These nanoparticles, derived from the synthesis of the extracts of Cordyceps militaris and […]

Twin Transition

In News Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) stated that the ‘twin transition’ approach can help leaders bring the digital and sustainability agendas together to future-proof their organizations. Twin Transition Approach  About: It recognizes that there is a huge and largely untapped opportunity for technology and data to drive sustainability goals.  The strategy combines digital […]

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