In News Recently, India called for a “peaceful resolution” of the situation (ongoing crisis between Russia and the West ) through “sustained diplomatic efforts” for “long-term peace and stability” in the region and beyond. Image Courtesy: Economist, BBC Background Ukraine and Russia share hundreds of years of cultural, linguistic and familial links. As part of […]
In News The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the constitution of a ‘Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission’ in its recent order. Image Courtesy: ToI About The order by the NGT takes note of the ‘unscientific handling and storage’ of the fly ash by coal thermal power stations. For example, the draining of industrial effluents […]
In News A key proposal announced in this year’s (2021) Budget, a bad bank to deal with stressed assets in the loss-laden banking system, has received all regulatory approvals. About The K V Kamath Committee helped the RBI with designing a one-time restructuring scheme. The committee observed that the companies in sectors such as retail […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court quashed a one-year suspension of 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs. Background They were suspended after the government accused them of “misbehaving” with the presiding officer. They were suspended for a year for, as called, “grossly disorderly conduct” in the House. Reasons given by the Court for Quashing Irrational act: It […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister recalled Lala Lajpat Rai’s bravery and dedication in the freedom struggle on his birth anniversary (28 January). About Lala Lajpat Rai Born: Born in 1865. In a small village named Dhudike in Punjab’s Ferozepur district. Also known by: Punjab Kesari and Lion of Punjab Influenced by: The teachings of […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1& 17 Its handover complete, Air India returns to Tata home after 69 yrs What does Tata get with Air India buy (Economy) What happens after the Tata Group gets control of Air India? What does the formal handing over […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Central Asia meet forms Afghan group Opposed to the third party in LAC talks, China tells U.S (IR ) What are the key takeaways from the first India-Central Asia Summit, main issues of discussion, why are countries ‘concerned […]
In News The Nile, the longest river in the world, is one of the frontlines of conflict over its water as climate change sweeps Africa and the world. About the dam It is formerly known as the Millennium Dam and sometimes referred to as Hidase Dam. Led by Ethiopia, the 145 meter tall hydropower project […]
In News Recently, UNESCO added the Nordic “clinker boats” to its Heritage List. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden jointly sought the UNESCO designation. The designation will safeguard and preserve the boat-building techniques that drove the Viking era for future generations. What are Nordic clinker boats? Nordic clinker boats are small, open, wooden boats between […]
In News The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has revised the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for adopting and implementing the Integrity Pact. What is Integrity Pact? The ‘Integrity Pact’ envisages an agreement between the prospective vendors/bidders and the buyer, committing persons and officials of both sides to not resort to any corrupt practices in any aspect […]
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