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Medicinal Cannabis

In News In a bid to strengthen its position in the global medical cannabis industry, Indian pharmaceutical major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has said that it will acquire German firm Nimbus Health.  Nimbus has been a major player in the field of cannabis-based medicines. About The company will be operating under the brand Nimbus Health and […]

J&K: Delimitation Panel Redraws Political Map

In Context The Delimitation Panel proposed significant changes to the political map of J&K. Background Delimitation refers to the process of redrawing of political boundaries of the Lok Sabha seats and Legislative Assembly seats, to give representation to the population changes in a state.  J&K lost its special status with abrogation of Article 370 on […]

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act

In News  The Union Culture Ministry is working on amendments to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act. About the Act It is an Act to provide for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance, for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for the […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Setback to Kerala govt: Railways rethinks, takes stand against K-Rail in court (Polity and Governance) Know about SilverLine, objectives, why the project has faced stiff opposition across the state and recent developments  GS 3 1 States’ capex spend quicker, likely […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Disinvestment deals matter, not targets’   MSP panel only after polls: Minister   (Economy) What is disinvestment? Why is it done? Various modes of disinvestments followed by the Government, What is this year’s target? Challenges and Way forward   […]

Dholes (Asiatic Wild Dogs)

In News A new study has reported the presence of dholes or Asiatic wild dogs (Cuon alpinus) in the high mountains of Central Asia nearly 30 years after their presence was last recorded. About Historically, dholes purportedly occurred throughout southern Russia, all across central Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.  Recent research and current distribution […]

PM MITRA Park Scheme

In News  Recently, the State Governments have been requested to send their proposals for PM MITRA Parks Scheme by 15th March 2022. PM MITRA  About: The seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks will be set up at Greenfield or Brownfield sites located in different states. It is in line with the […]

National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)

In Context  Till date, a sum of Rs. 6,35,68,108/- has been released to the State of Andhra Pradesh under National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC).  About NAFCC  It is a Central Sector Scheme which was set up in the year 2015-16. Objective: It was established to support adaptation activities in the States and Union […]

International Space Station (ISS)

In News Recently, NASA announced that the International Space Station (ISS) will cease operations in 2031, after which it will fall out of orbit and plunge into the waters of the South Pacific Ocean. About It will descent into the “South Pacific Oceanic Uninhabited Area (SPOUA),” in an area known as Point Nemo. Point Nemo […]

Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

In News  Recently, the Minister of Law & Justice has informed that the new Law Commission could take up the issue of the Uniform Civil Code. More In News  The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the second on amending the Preamble of the Constitution — were not introduced in Rajya Sabha even though they were […]

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