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Kushanas & their coins

In News Recently found coinage with images of gods and goddesses dates back to the Kushans. More about the Kushana Coins Introduction of coins: Kadaphises: It was the Kushan emperor, Vima Kadaphises who introduced the first gold coins of India.  The Double Dinar can be considered as the first gold coin of the Indian subcontinent. […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   3 & 15   First GM food crop may be on way, mustard trials get nod   Understanding GM mustard   (Science & Technology) What are Genetically Modified (GM) Crops, arguments favouring & against GM Crops, challenges, legal position of GM […]

Indian Express

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 2, 9 Air quality improves further in the Capital Despite crackdown, pollution spikes sharply in south and west  (Environment)  Know about the reasons behind the poor air quality of the Capital. Measures taken by the government & environmental factors responsible for better […]

National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS)

Context The Union Ministry of Education released the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS). Key Points About:  The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for the Foundational Stage is developed based on the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and to enable its implementation.  Curriculum: It refers to the entirety of the organised experience […]

Ethiopia – Tigray Conflict

In News The first formal African Union-led peace talks between an Ethiopian government team and Tigray forces are happening in South Africa. Important Events of Tigray Conflict 1975:  The ‘Derg’, a Soviet-backed Marxist military dictatorship led by Mengistu Haile Mariam was established in Ethiopia The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) was formed as a small […]

Blue Flag Certification

In News Recently, Minicoy Thundi beach and Kadmat beach, located in Lakshadweep, have received the International eco-label ‘Blue Flag’. Key Points The Thundi Beach: One of the most pristine and picturesque beaches in the Lakshadweep archipelago  White sand is lined by turquoise blue water of the lagoon.  It is a paradise for swimmers and tourists […]

Bhoot khola

In Context The folk art of Bhoota Kola recently depicted in a famous Kannada movie; Kantara has come under controversy. About B?ta K?l?,also referred to as daiva k?l? or n?m?, is an animistic ritual dance performance prevalent among Hindus of Tulu Nadu and parts of Malenadu of Karnataka and Kasargod in northern Kerala, India.  The […]

RBI’s Currency Management

In News Recently, several Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders asked the government to put pictures of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on currency notes in order to bring “prosperity” to the country.  Who decides what Indian bank notes and coins are supposed to look like? Changes in the design and form of bank notes and […]

Self-Reliant India

In News Recently, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of promoting indigenous products and self-reliance. More about the news Self-reliance: The significance of promoting indigenous products and self-reliance is for prosperity and by adopting them one can keep India’s traditional art, culture and civilisation alive. Jain saint Vijay Vallabh Surishwar: The PM was addressing a […]

Nalanda University to Offer a Course on Bay of Bengal

In News Recently Nalanda University has offered a certificate course on Bay of Bengal region. This has the potential of strengthening India’s linkages with East Asian countries. More about the news The Nalanda University(NU) now operates from its sprawling campus in Rajgir, Bihar. The university offers ‘Bay of Bengal: An Introduction’ as a certificate course […]

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