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India-Nepal Bonhomie
In Context Recently, the Prime Minister of India visited Nepal’s Lumbini on ‘Buddha Purnima’ to deepen ‘time-honoured’ ties. Importance of Lumbini Lumbini, in Buddhist tradition, is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha Lumbini is the holy place where according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama at around 623 B.C. Lord Buddha, was […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg no Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Export bans shakes world markets, wheat prices up 6% (Issues of Buffer Stocks & Food Security) Know about the impact of India’s wheat export ban on the world price. What has led to India banning wheat export. Know about Russia- Ukraine […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Stronger India-Nepal ties must to face emerging challenges, says PM (IR) Know about the various facets of India-Nepal bilateral relations, important areas of cooperation like connectivity, hydro power, role of China and its investment in the region. Know about the new […]
Thomas Cup
In News India defeated the 14-time champions Indonesia to win the Thomas Cup for the first time. The tournament was held in Bangkok (Thailand). About Thomas Cup It is also referred to as World Men’s Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport’s […]
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary
In News The Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary in Rajasthan was recently notified as India’s 52nd tiger reserve. This is Rajasthan’s fourth tiger reserve after Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra. About Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary Located in the Bundi district of Rajasthan. The area had been declared a sanctuary in 1982 through the Rajasthan Wildlife and Bird Protection Act, […]
Military Reforms
In News Presently, the government is looking to streamline the post and the functions of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). About The Government is yet to announce a successor to the country’s top military post (CDS). Reason for Delay: The Government is reassessing the concept of the post as well as the Department of […]
Seoul Declaration
In News Recently, the Seoul Declaration was adopted at the XV World Forestry Congress, held in Seoul, South Korea. About Seoul Declaration Host: The five-day congress is hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation. Period: It is held every six years. Aim: It aims to share worldwide forest-related and environmental problems, like climate change, biodiversity […]
PM Visit to Lumbini: India-Nepal Relations
In News The Prime Minister of India is on a trip to Nepal to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. About The PM visited Lumbini on the eve of Budhha Purnima, citing the commonalities of faith and traditions of both sides. He along with the Prime Minister of Nepal laid the foundation of […]
Kerala’s Endosulfan Tragedy
In News Recently, the Kerala government was slammed by the Supreme Court for doing “virtually nothing” for Endosulfan pesticide exposure victims. More about the issue Endosulfan pesticide was used widely from the mid-70s, on crops like cashew, cotton, tea, paddy, fruits and others until 2011, after which the Supreme Court banned its production and distribution. […]
