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China, Pakistan ink new CPEC Agreement
In News China and Pakistan signed a new agreement on industrial cooperation as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) plan during Pakistan’s PM ongoing visit to China. About The ambitious CPEC is a 3,000-km long route of infrastructure projects connecting China’s northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the Gwadar Port in the western […]
HC Stayed Haryana’s Private Sector Quota Law
In Context Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the ‘Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020’. Background Haryana government has ordered that the law for 75% reservation for locals in private sector jobs came into force from January 15, 2022. The Law was challenged by the Industrial Association of State, including Faridabad and Gurgaon […]
Chauri Chaura Incident
In News The Prime Minister inaugurated Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations on 4th February last year and also released a postal stamp on this occasion. About Chauri Chaura incident The incident took place on 4 February 1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. A large group of freedom fighters of Congress and […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 India announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics over Galwan row (IR) The recent announcement of India for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics and its expected repercussions. GS 2 1 Ken Betwa link to new Goa airport […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Indian diplomats to boycott Beijing games (IR) Why did India announce a diplomatic boycott of the Olympic games? how can the move increase India-China tensions? What are the border issues between both the countries and related steps? GS […]
India’s first Graphene Innovation Centre
In News The Kerala government announced the country’s first Graphene Innovation Centre, a joint venture of Digital University of Kerala, Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) and Tata Steel Limited. About India Innovation Centre for Graphene would come up in Thrissur at a cost of Rs 86.41 crore. Graphene: It is a one-atom-thick layer […]
Chandrayaan-3
In News India plans to execute the Chandrayaan-3 mission in August 2022. Progress was hampered due to the Covid-19 pandemic. About The last major satellite launches by the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) were the Earth Observation Satellite-3 in August 2021 and the Amazonia satellite in February 2021. The ISRO has planned 19 missions until […]
World Cancer Day
In News World Cancer Day is observed every year worldwide on February 4 to raise awareness, and reduce the global impact of cancer. Key Facts Theme 2022: Close the Care Gap National Cancer Awareness Day: 7th November What is Cancer? It is a disease that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the […]
Surety Bonds
In News The Finance Minister of India said the use of surety bonds (issued by insurers), as a substitute for bank guarantee (BG), will be made acceptable in government procurements. Bank Guarantee (BG) requires a customer to provide a margin (of 10-25 per cent) and commission (2-3 per cent) to the bank. However, in the […]
