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India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
In News Recently ,India-Vietnam complimented each other on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations . Major Points They expressed satisfaction over the rapid pace of wide-ranging cooperation under the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership . Vietnam’s importance was highlighted as an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision. The Prime […]
South Asia Economic Focus Reshaping Norms Report: World Bank
In News Recently, the World Bank has released a report stating that growth in the Indian Subcontinent will be slower than previously projected, due to the impacts of the war in Ukraine. Key highlights of the report Economic growth in southern Asia will be slower than previously projected due to the impacts of the war […]
Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021
In News The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Lok Sabha which amends the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA). Major Highlights Image Courtesy: the indian wire Invasive alien species The Bill empowers the central government to regulate or prohibit the import, trade, possession or proliferation of invasive alien species. […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 Monsoon will be normal this year: IMD forecast (Geography) What are the major takeaways from the first Long Range Forecast (LFR) of India Meteorological Department (IMD)? And learn facts related to southwest monsoon . GS 3 1 Fertiliser crunch looms: […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 IMD forecasts ‘normal’ monsoon, no El Nino (Geography) Know about southwest monsoon,Factors Influencing South-West Monsoon Formation,Impact of Monsoons on Life in India. GS 3 1 MPs’ panel lends voice against elephant trade (Environment) What are the key provisions of the […]
Vaquita porpoise
In Context According to the United States Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Vaquita porpoise is nearing extinction and immediate measures are needed to save the remaining population . The population of the species declined 98 per cent in two decades. Image Courtesy:DTE About Vaquita porpoise The vaquita porpoise is the world’s smallest cetacean and […]
Puthandu
In Context People from the Tamil community celebrated Puthandu on April 14 2022 Interestingly, along with Tamilians across the world, many other Indian communities also celebrate their traditional new year around the same time — Vishu in Kerala, Bihu for those in Assam, Baisakhi in Punjab, and Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal. About Puthandu It […]
Grammy Awards
In News The 64th Annual Grammy Awards were held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was the first time a Grammy Awards ceremony was held in Sin City. About A Grammy Award is any of a series of awards presented each year in the United States by either the National […]
Sovereign Debt
In News The Sri Lankan government decided to default on all its sovereign debt worth $51 billion as it awaits financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). What is Sovereign Debt? Sovereign debt refers to the debt issued or accumulated by any government. Governments borrow money to finance the various expenses that they cannot […]
