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Seer Water Supply Scheme

In News  Recently, the Union commerce and industry minister inaugurated a 250mm seer water supply scheme in Kashmir. Major Inaugurations  He inaugurated the tourist hut of Pahalgam Development Authority at Golf Course Pahalgam. He also inaugurated the Forest Departments Deodar sapling plantation drive being conducted under the banner of Green JK Drive.  A total of […]

Nebra Sky Disc

Context  The British Museum in London will display an ancient object called the Nebra Sky Disc. It will be showcased as part of an exhibition on Stonehenge, which will open in February 2022. What is the Nebra Sky Disc? The Nebra Sky Disc is widely believed to be 3,600 years old, dating from the Bronze […]

Sowa -Rigpa

In News UGC has issued notification regarding the recognition of Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery (BSRMS) of a minimum of five years. 10+2 is mandatory for admission. What is Sowa -Rigpa (Science of healing)? It is commonly known as the Amchi system of medicine is one of the oldest, living and well documented […]

High International Fuel Prices & Its Impacts

Context As the global recovery gains strength, the price of crude oil is nearing its highest level since 2018. The price of natural gas and coal are hitting record highs amid an intensifying energy shortage. Major Reasons for Rising  Fuel Prices Increase in global demand: The price of Brent crude breached the $85 per barrel […]

Gross NPAs of Banks

In News A report by Crisil Ratings stated that gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks are expected to rise to 8-9% this fiscal from 7.5% as on March 31. Key Findings NPA of Banks: Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks are expected to increase to 8-9 per cent in the current financial year. But gross […]

Kushinagar International Airport

In Context  Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport.  About The Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh is the latest entrant in India’s list of international Airports.  The airport is expected to provide seamless connectivity to people from Southeast and East Asian countries for Buddhist Pilgrimage Tourism. Kushinagar is the centre of […]

World Gold Council

In News A report released by the World Gold Council (WGC) has identified inflation as the strongest factor influencing gold demand in India in the short term. However, in the long term, income rather than inflation becomes the key driver of demand for gold.  Gold & Economy Linkage Gold was used as the world reserve […]

Rising Cyberattacks from China

In News  The rising cyberattacks from China on critical installations was discussed at the National Security Strategies Conference chaired by the Union Home Minister. Reasons for increasing Cyber Attacks in India Adverse relations with China: China is considered one of the world leaders in information technology. Therefore, it is expected to have capabilities to disable […]

GMO Rice from India Withdrawn in EU

In News Recently, candy giant Mars Wrigley carried out a mass recall of several batches of its Crispy M&Ms across Europe. It was due to the use of Genetically Modified rice flour that allegedly originated in India, according to the European Commission’s rapid alert system. India’s Response The Commerce Ministry pointed out that GM rice […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 PM action plan: Single environment Act, birth certificate for citizenship, jobs clause in FTAs (Governance) What are the key highlights of the PM Action Plan? How effective can they be in revamping Indian internal governance and foreign relations? How can their […]

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