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The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Putin mobilises more troops,  says nuclear threat ‘not a bluf (International Relations) Know about Russia-Ukraine Conflict ,Major issues surrounding the conflict,recent developments ,Impact on India and way ahead  GS 2 4 Data suggest Rohingya migrants have links with Pak. […]

Foreign trade policy revamp

In News The Government will release a new foreign trade policy in the coming week that could include measures to help push up goods and services exports as well as rein in the runaway import bill.  About Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) has been revisited and notified every five years since the […]

Hybrid Propulsion System

In News  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested a hybrid propulsion system  About Hybrid propulsion system The 30 kN hybrid motor tested at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu  The test was supported by ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). It uses a solid fuel and liquid oxidiser. The […]

Peatlands

In News  The Peatlands in the Central Congo basin require significant investment and more research to safeguard them: State of the Forests 2021. Peatlands  About: They are a type of wetland that occurs in almost every country on the globe. They occur in different climate zones. While in tropical climate, they can occur in mangroves, […]

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

In News Recently, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pared  its 2022-23 growth projection for India’s economy to 7% from 7.5% estimated in April, terming it a “modest downward revision”. The downward revision is driven by higher-than-anticipated inflation and monetary tightening. Asian Development Bank (ADB) About:  It is a regional development bank established on 19th […]

Shrinkflation

In News  Companies employ ‘shrinkflation’ as  Inflation continues to impact the buying power of consumers Shrinkflation About: It refers to the tampering of a product while maintaining retail price It is when a product downsizes its quantity while keeping the price the same. For example, reducing the scoops of ice cream in a container or […]

Ebola Virus Disease

In Context An outbreak of Ebola has been declared in Uganda following the confirmation of a relatively rare Sudan strain case. Ebola Virus Disease About: Formerly known as Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever. The first cases were recorded in Guinea in December 2013. Later, the disease spread to neighbouring Liberia and Sierra Leone. Three of its six […]

International Day of Peace

Context The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. International Day of Peace About: Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution 36/37. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence […]

Nizam’s Sword

Context A 14th-century ceremonial sword that was sold in Hyderabad to a British General in the early 20th century is set to return to India. About The sword is among the seven objects being repatriated by Glasgow Life, which manages Glasgow’s museums. The sword, shaped like a snake, has serrated edges and a damascene pattern, […]

Naxalism

In News Recently, the Director-General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), said that hotbeds of left-wing extremism have been cleared in three States. More about the news: Update of the LWE: Bihar: According to CRPF Chief, Bihar is free of left-wing extremism (LWE) now. Jharkhand: Security forces have made inroads into areas in Jharkhand […]

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