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Who are Nihangs?
In News The Nihangs (Sikh warriors) were in the news after a man was found murdered, allegedly for desecration of a Sikh holy book (Sarbloh Granth). Who is a Nihang? About: Nihangs or Nihang Singhs, originally known as Akalis or Akali Nihangs, are designated the Guru’s knights or the Guru’s beloved. The word Nihang has […]
Western Disturbances
In News Recently, Uttar Pradesh recorded Heavy rain due to the low-pressure zone caused by western disturbance and lower cyclonic circulations. What is Western Disturbance (WD)? It is an extra-tropical storm that originates in the Mediterranean region. The disturbance travels from the “western” to the eastern direction. Disturbance means an area of “disturbed” or reduced […]
Need to Review of IMF Role: Experts
In News Recently, experts have suggested the need to review the role of the IMF. The experts made suggestions to change the economic weights of emerging countries, stressing completing quota reforms and maintaining data integrity. About Former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India analysed the issue of IMF quota reforms in a research […]
e-Shram Portal
In News Over four crore unorganised sector workers had been registered on the e-Shram portal in under two months of its launch. About Once registered on the portal, the unorganised workers would be able to access the benefits of various welfare schemes easily. Image Courtesy: PIB e-Shram Portal Launch: The portal was launched on August […]
New Water Policy of India
In Context There is mounting global evidence in favour of nature-based solutions for water storage and supply according to the chairman of the drafting committee of the country’s new water policy. Why do we need a new water policy? Recent estimates suggest that if the current pattern of demand continues, about half of the national […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Bangladesh Temple attacks: Delhi calls up; Hasina asks India to guard against any reaction (IR) Which temple in Bangladesh was attacked? How can it affect India- Bangladesh Relations? Please learn growing threats of extremism and radical terrorism in Indian neighbourhood. GS […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 TB deaths up in pandemic: WHO (Health) What is TB and its causing organism? What are its symptoms and treatment mechanism? What are MDR, XDR and TDR TB and government steps to curb them? How the COVID pandemic has accentuated the […]
World Standards Day
In News Recently, World Standards Day (or International Standards Day) was celebrated internationally on 14 October. In India, it was celebrated by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) It came into existence, through an Act of Parliament in 1987. It was established by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act 2016 […]
Exercise Yudh Abhyas
In News Recently, the 17th Edition of Indo-US Joint Military Exercise “Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021” started at Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson, Alaska (USA). Background The previous (16th) edition of the exercise took place in February 2021 in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Bikaner. Significance Aim It is carried with the aim of enhancing understanding, […]
