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Raja Ravi Varma

In Context One of his significant paintings, Draupadi Vastraharan by Raja Rai Varma is expected to fetch between Rs 15 and Rs 20 crore at an auction. Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) About: Ravi Varma (1848–1906) was one of the first Indian painters to successfully adopt Western painting techniques and adapt academic realism to the visual […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 No one will oppose if India backs such a process: Lavrov on Ukraine mediation (International Relations)   Know about  India’s position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India’s readiness to contribute to the peace process on the issue of Ukraine, how India-Russia bilateral […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   ‘India, Russia trying  to bypass sanctions   (International Relations) Know about India’s readiness to contribute in any way to the peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine crisis ,why India’s concerns over the impact of the Ukraine crisis on its economy,how it will […]

Current Account Deficit

In News  India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) increased to $23 billion (2.7 percent of GDP) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021-22 from $9.9 billion (1.3 percent of GDP) in Q2 of 2021-22 and $2.2 billion (0.3 percent of GDP) in Q3 of 2020-21. The widening of CAD in Q3 of 2021-22 was mainly on […]

National Bee Board

In News  National Dairy Development Board in collaboration with the National Bee Board organised National Conclave on ‘Production of BeesWax’ National Bee Board (NBB) About: It is a registered society under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. It was reconstituted/ restructured by the Department . of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and […]

Olive Ridley Sea Turtles

In News As a record number of 4.92 lakh Olive Ridley turtles have crawled to the Rushikulya coast in Odisha. This is the highest nesting which has broken all records for the coast About Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea Also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle. Location: Found in warm waters […]

Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP)

In News  The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister approved a USD 808 million or Rs 6,062.45 crore, World Bank assisted programme on “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance” (RAMP).  About RAMP Background: RAMP was formulated and proposed by the Government of India, for strengthening MSMEs in line with the recommendations made by U K […]

Rising Coal Prices

In News The ongoing high coal prices are set to increase input prices for independent power producers and power distribution companies. About The Ukraine-Russia conflict has led to a disruption in the supply of coal by Russia, which is unlikely to be fully replaced by other suppliers.  The shortage, leading to high prices, has pushed […]

Merger of Film Bodies

In News Recently, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) notified that India’s several film bodies will be part of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). Major Highlights Mandate:  The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) notified the transfer of the mandate for: The production of documentaries and short films,  Organisation of film festivals, and  […]

CJI on Credibility of CBI

In Context Chief Justice of India said CBI’s credibility has come under deep public scrutiny with the passage of time as its actions and inactions have raised questions in some cases. Major issue Highlighted  The Chief Justice of India listed several issues that were affecting the system.  They included lack of infrastructure, sufficient manpower and […]

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