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Permanent Indus Commission

In Context  A 10-member Indian delegation will visit Pakistan for the annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission from March 1-3. Under the Indus Water Treaty, it is mandatory to hold a meeting at least once every year ending March 31 Image Courtesy: IE Agenda for the annual meeting Pakistan’s objections on Indian hydroelectric projects […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3, 10 &11 Putin puts Russia on a war footing , backs separatist claims in east Ukrain  EU nations unanimously Ok Russian sanctions  Ukraine’s breakaway areas How higher oil prices can hit Indian economy  (IR) What are the latest developments regarding Russia’s […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1,6&11   De-escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions top priority, says India Russian recognition What does the recognition mean for the Ukraine crisis? (IR) What are the latest developments along Ukraine’s eastern border? background of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict, What will Russian recognition of […]

Places in News: Donetsk & Luhansk

In News Russia backed separatists have controlled the southeastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.  About the regions Location: Donetsk and Luhansk are two states located in eastern Ukraine, which share a border with Russia. Separatist territories: Within these two states are two separatist territories known as the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and Luhansk People’s […]

Angadia System

In News  An FIR has been registered against three Mumbai Police officials for allegedly threatening Angadias and extorting money from them in south Mumbai.  About  Angadia system It is a century-old parallel banking system in the country where traders send cash generally from one state to another through a person called Angadia that stands for […]

Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)

In News  The 25th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held in Mumbai, under the Chairpersonship of Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.  The Council deliberated on the various mandates of the FSDC and major macro-financial challenges arising in view of global and domestic developments. About Financial Stability and Development Council […]

Deucha-Pachami Mines

In News  Recently, West Bengal Chief Minister increased the monetary package for the tribals in Deucha Panchami Mines. About  Deucha-Pachami-Dewanganj-Harinsinga coal block is the second-largest coal block in the world. India’s largest coal mine is located in the southwestern part of Birbhum Coalfield in West Bengal.  The block has a thick coal seam trapped between […]

Insurgency Threat in Manipur

In News The Defence Minister while addressing an election rally in Imphal West, called upon insurgency groups operating in Manipur to shun violence and come to the negotiating table. He said the Centre is ready to hold dialogue with them to bring lasting peace to the region. Rise of insurgency in Manipur The emergence of […]

Financing for Decarbonization of Transport

In News About NDC-TIA Project Need  Nationally Determined Contributions-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) Project Significance Image Courtesy: Energy Post  Decarbonizing the Indian Transport Sector Challenges Way Ahead Sources: PIB

Dark Matter

In Context Astronomical observations suggest a significant part of the universe is made up of dark matter which interacts with the rest of the universe only through the gravitational pull. What is Dark Matter? Dark matter, though never detected, is believed to be present in the entire universe. Its existence is presumed because a number […]

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