In News According to a World Bank working paper,extreme poverty in India dropped to 10.2% in the pre-Covid year of 2019 from as much as 22.5% in 2011 . This is the second working paper after a recent International Monetary Fund paper that talked about poverty reduction. However, while the former dealt with the period […]
In News Recently, Ukraine’s President has asked US President to designate Russia as a “state sponsor of terrorism”. About Ukraine made the request to the US that centred on the West’s multifaceted response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A move like this would activate perhaps the harshest suite of sanctions available with the United States […]
In News Recently, the first-of-its-kind WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) was inaugurated in Jamnagar, Gujarat. What is Traditional Medicine? The WHO describes traditional medicine as the total sum of the “knowledge, skills and practices indigenous and different cultures have used over time to maintain health and prevent, diagnose and treat physical and mental […]
In Context The government will celebrate the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur with a two-day event at Red Fort. The PM will also release a commemorative coin and postage stamp on the occasion. Four hundred ‘ragis’ (Sikh musicians) will perform in a ‘Shabad Kirtan’ to mark the auspicious occasion. About Guru Tegh Bahadur […]
In News Recently, the State of the economy report was released by the RBI. Major Highlights of the Report Retail inflation: It has gone up to 6.95 per cent. Food and beverages inflation was the main driver rising to 7.5 per cent from 5.9 percent. Inflation risks: Surge in commodity prices is already posing inflation […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Sri Lankan delegation heads to US to seek USD 4 billion bailout package from IMF (International Relations) Significance of Srilanka’s talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to tackle the crisis ,how it will affect India’s interest ,India’s support till […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Retirement spree in SC may affect efforts to scale down pendency (Judiciary) How retirements in the topmost rung of the judiciary in 2022 will affect the Indian Judicial system ? other issues associated with judiciary like Pendency of Cases,Shortage […]
In Context Green agriculture project will add life to Desert National Park (DNP) About Green Agriculture Project It is funded by the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Global Environment Facility. The project aims to catalyse transformative change of India’s agricultural sector to support achievement of national and global environmental benefits and conservation of critical biodiversity […]
In News Recently ,the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry addressed the ‘Export Excellence Awards 2017-2021’ of The Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL). About PLEXCONCIL It is established by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Government of India on 15th July 1955 It is a non-profit organisation registered under section 25 of […]
In News Recently ,Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik(UDAN )Scheme has been selected for Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2020 under the category “Innovation (General) – Central”. Government of India has initiated this award to acknowledge, recognize and reward extraordinary and innovative work done by Districts and Organisations of State/Government. About UDAN Scheme […]
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