Context Goa hosts Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Asia Pacific Conference. About Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) It is the global voice of the air traffic management (ATM) industry and is shaping our future skies. Its members support over 90% of the world’s air traffic and include air navigation service providers, airspace users […]
In News Recently, Elaben Bhatt, noted Gandhian and leading women’s empowerment activist passed away in Ahmedabad. About Popularly known as Elaben After graduation, Elaben joined the Textile Labour Association (or Majoor Mahajan) She was also a Member of the Rajya Sabha and of the Planning Commission of India in the 1980s. Achievements: Founded Self-Employed Women’s […]
In News Recently, a new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was released highlighting the cultivation of Poppy in Afghanistan. Key Points Demand and need driven cultivation: Driven by the demand for heroin and other opioids, mostly in the West, Afghanistan’s poppy farmers have figured out that in a broken […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Education released its Performance Grading Index. About the index Previous Editions The department has released the PGI report for the year 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. Objective The prime objective of PGI is to promote evidence-based policymaking and highlight course correction to ensure quality education for all. Grading PGI 2020-21 […]
In News Recently India abstained on a Russia-sponsored draft resolution at UNSC for a probe into Ukraine’s alleged bioweapons. More about the news Issue: Russia has raised the issue of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine several times at the U.N. Security Council since its forces invaded Ukraine. Russian resolution at UNSC: Recently a motion […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court decided to examine poll law which deprives under trials, civil prison detainees their right to vote. More about the news Section 62(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: This section mandates that “no person shall vote at any election is he is confined in a prison, whether […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 8 Govt approves NBS rates for rabi season (Economy) What is the rationale behind the government’s recent move for Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates ?. GS 3 9 Maiden flight test of Ballistic Missile Defence Interceptor successful (Defence) Know about Ballistic Missile […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Curious collage shows rhino horns are shrinking (Species In News) Learn facts related to rhinoceroses GS 3 5 Panamaram heronry in Kerala set to get a new lease of life (Environment) Know about Panamaram heronry and its relevance . GS 2 […]
In News Recently ,the Nationalism of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was compared to other prominent leaders . About Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Veer Savarkar was a multidimensional personality – a freedom fighter, social reformer, writer, poet, historian, political leader and philosopher – all combined into one He named the 1857 rebellion as the first war of independence. […]
In News Russia recently re-joined the Black Sea Grain deal. About Black Sea Grain Initiative The deal was brokered by the United Nations (UN) and Turkey. The deal was to provide for a safe maritime humanitarian corridor for Ukrainian exports (particularly for food grains) from three of its key ports, namely, Chornomorsk, Odesa and Yuzhny/Pivdennyi […]
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