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Evidence of Iron Age in Tamil Nadu
In News Carbon dating of findings of excavation in Tamil Nadu bring forth evidence of iron being used in India 4,200 years ago. About Excavations at a small hamlet called Mayiladumparai in Tamil Nadu have pushed back the date since iron has been used in India. Further study can reveal that the onset of agrarian […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg no Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Retail inflation at 8 year high of 7.79 % in April (Economy) Know about different kinds of inflation; retail inflation, headline inflation, structural inflation etc. Analyse the reasons for continued increase in retail inflation in India. GS 2 6 Will extend […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Retail inflation quickens to an almost eight-year high at 7.8% (Economy) Know about different kinds of inflation; retail inflation, headline inflation, structural inflation etc. Analyse the reasons for the continued increase in retail inflation in India. GS2 1 Finland leaders say […]
Gallantry Awards
In Context Recently, the President of India conferred Gallantry awards to the personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty. About Gallantry Awards have been instituted by the Government of India to honour the acts of bravery and sacrifices of the officers/personnel of the Armed Forces, other lawfully constituted forces and […]
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
In News Recently, Russia has said it will be forced to take “retaliatory steps” over its neighbour Finland’s move to join NATO. About North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), 1949 Established in: 1949 Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium India is not a member country of NATO. It is an intergovernmental military alliance (also called the Washington Treaty) between […]
Urban Heat Island
In Context Urban heat islands escalate the warming of weather. About Urban heat islands (UHI) occur when cities replace the natural land cover with dense concentrations of pavement, buildings, and other surfaces that absorb and retain heat. This effect increases energy costs associated with cooling and air-conditioning, air pollution levels, and heat-related illness and mortality. […]
IFPRI Report on Climate Change and Food Systems
In News Recently, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) released a report on climate change and food systems. About International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. Established in 1975, IFPRI currently has […]
Rise in Inflation
In News Recently, Inflation faced by Indian consumers shot up to a nearly eight-year high of 7.8% from 6.95%. About the recent trend in Inflation The National Statistical Office said rural inflation accelerated to 8.4% and urban parts of the country experienced 7.1% inflation. The Consumer Food Price Index jumped to 8.4% from 7.7%. Food […]
Election of Local Bodies
In News The Supreme Court noted that years of delay in conducting elections to over 23,000 local bodies in Madhya Pradesh shows the breakdown of the rule of law. Supreme Court (SC)’s stand Inviolable: The SC held that the State Election Commissions across the country cannot skip their constitutional obligation to conduct polls for Local […]
