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Bharatmala Pariyojana

In News  Recently, the Shiromani Akali Dal demanded at least a 100% hike in compensation to the farmers for the land being acquired under the “Bharat Mala” project for different highways in the State. It is said that Punjab farmers have been put at a loss of over ?25,000 crores by the State government’s “devious […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1 & 2 1 In Bihar’s water scheme, a tale of 2 wards: from dry taps to wide smiles (Essay, Society, Governance) Please read the two anecdotes at the beginning. Similar anecdotes can be used in Essay and Ethics. What is Nepotism? What […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Modi meets Adobe, Qualcomm CEOs on the first day of U.S. visit   (IR) Significance of the recent visit of PM  to the U.S. with meetings with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies , agenda of second Quad Leaders Summit, […]

National Single Window System

In Context The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has launched the National Single Window System (NSWS) for investors and businesses. What is the National Single Window System (NSWS)? It is a one-stop digital platform that aims at allowing investors to apply for various pre-operations approvals required for commencing a business in the country.   It […]

La-Palma Island: Spain

In News Recently, a volcanic eruption on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma has led to mass evacuation of around 5000 people. The volcano erupted for the first time in 50 years . About La-Palma Image Courtesy: IMO La Palma is one of Spain’s Canary Islands, off northwestern Africa.  Its rugged, forested terrain is […]

Winged Microchip

In News  Recently, Northwestern University engineers have created an electronic microchip with the capability of flight.  About The new flying microchip(micro flier) is about the size of a grain of sand and much smaller than a regular-sized ant.  It operates without a motor or engine, catching flight through wind via a propeller-like helicopter. The micro […]

Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

In Context  Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was announced as the winner in the “Best Use of Digital Technology” category at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 (CIPS Awards).  CIPS Awards  They are one of the leading recognitions around procurement globally, which is conducted under the aegis of The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), […]

Lifi Technology

In News  The Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL) has become the first-of-its-kind institute in the Union Territory to have an internet connection using Light Fidelity (LiFi) technology. The faculties and students would get faster and safer internet connections over the existing electric power lines for various educational purposes. What is Light Fidelity […]

Global Air Quality Guidelines: WHO

In News  Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released a revised Global Air Quality Guidelines announcing more stringent limits for six pollutant categories —particulate matter (PM), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) sulfur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide (CO).  Objective and Need  Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to human health, alongside climate […]

Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission

In Context  The Prime Minister of India will announce the nationwide roll-out of the Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission on September 27. The mission is being rolled out on a pilot basis in six union territories including Puducherry, Chandigarh, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. National Digital Health Mission […]

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