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Coal Gasification

In Context  The Centre’s announcement on coal gasification-pilot projects in the Union Budget 2022-23 is contrary to Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)’s assessment about the process not being attractive from a climate change point of view. About Coal gasification It is a process in which coal is partially oxidised with air, oxygen, […]

Iran Nuclear Deal

In News  Western diplomats have set a deadline of later this month to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, signed under President Barack Obama, and dismantled in 2018 by President Donald Trump. About The deal, formally known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is a landmark accord signed between Iran and a coalition of […]

Blue Economy: Sixth dimension of GOI’s Vision of New India by 2030

In News Union Minister of State Science & Technology said that the Government of India’s Vision of New India by 2030 enunciated in 2019 highlighted the Blue Economy as the sixth dimension of its vision. About R.K. Dhowan and Viswapati Trivedi committee: In 2018, Niti Aayog had set up a committee under R.K. Dhowan and […]

Frequent Marine Heatwaves in Indian Ocean: Study

In Context  The study led by the Centre for Climate Change Research at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune found that marine heatwaves (MHW) in the Indian Ocean are increasing in frequency. This study is the first to have established a link between marine heatwaves in the Indian Ocean and changes in precipitation over […]

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

In News  February 4 marks the birth centenary of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. Image Courtesy: TH About Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Born on February 4, 1922, in Gadag district of Karnataka. His powerful voice, amazing breath control, fine musical sensibility and unwavering grasp of the fundamentals made him the supreme Hindustani vocalist. Musical Career:  He became the […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   Rise in capex will create jobs, bring in more investment: PM (Economy) Why is the Government pushing for enhanced capex allocation? GS 3 4& 12 Two more Ramsar sites announced on world wetlands day Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary listed as Ramsar […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Process on to amend criminal laws: govt (Polity and Governance Recent move of the Government of India to initiate the process for comprehensive amendments to criminal laws, objectives and need. GS 2 1 ?3,358 cr. in MGNREGA wages not […]

Saffron Bowl Project

In Context North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) under Saffron Bowl Project has identified few locations in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya for saffron cultivation. NECTAR is an autonomous body under the DST in collaboration with the Botany and Horticulture departments of Sikkim Central University implemented a pilot project in Yangyang village of […]

Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM POSHAN)

In Context In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State for Education informed that the Mid-day meal (PM POSHAN) will include millets (coarse grains).  About Flagging “critical” levels of malnutrition and anaemia among children, the Union Government has urged the states to explore the possibility of introducing millets in the mid-day meal […]

Winter Olympics

In News The Russian President, Pakistan Prime Minister, and five Presidents from Central Asia will be heading to China for the opening of the Winter Olympics. About The Russian President will discuss the ongoing crisis with Ukraine with the Chinese President. China has close relations with Russia but has been largely silent on the crisis […]

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