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India’s Falling Oil and Gas Production
In News India’s crude oil production and natural gas production has fallen by 5.2 per cent and 8.1 per cent respectively in the Financial Year (FY) 21. India is the third-largest energy and oil consumer in the world after China and the US. India’s oil and gas import dependence is 77.1 per cent for April […]
The Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 ‘Crisis in HCs’, Supreme Court sets timeline for Govt to clear judges’ names Supreme Court timeline for judges’ appointments […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 U.S. currency watchlist an intrusion into policy: official (Economy) What is the US Treasury’s ‘Monitoring List’ or currency watch list, its criterias and implications for the […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) It was started by the Indian government on 6th May 2020 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and resultant lockdowns. Under it, Air India and private Indian carriers have been operating unscheduled repatriation flights for Indians stuck abroad during the pandemic. It has turned out to […]
Finance Bill 2021
In News The Union Cabinet gave ex-post facto approval to the official amendments to the Finance Bill, 2021. The bill has already been enacted as Finance Act 2021. Major Points of the Amendments The Government amendments to the Finance Bill, 2021 are tax proposals that shall generate timely revenue for the Government and streamline existing […]
World Press Freedom Index 2021
In News Recently, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has published the World Press Freedom Index 2021. RSF is an international journalism not-for-profit body. About the Index Published every year since 2002, it is an important advocacy tool based on the principle of emulation between states. It is a point of reference that is quoted by media […]
State of the Global Climate for 2020
In News World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its annual State of the Global Climate for 2020. Key Findings Image Courtesy:UN 2020 was one of the three warmest years on record, despite a cooling La Niña event. The global average temperature in 2020 was about 1.2° Celsius above the pre-industrial (1850-1900) level. The six years since […]
National Civil Services Day
In News Every year, 21st April is celebrated as the National Civil Services Day, dedicated to India’s civil servants for their contribution and hard work in public administration. About Indian Civil Services These are responsible for the public administration of the government of the country. These do not include legislative, judiciary and military personnel. Their […]
The Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 From May 1, vaccine for all above 18 years, 50% supplies to states and open market (Health) What are announcements in the context of India’s vaccination programme, impacts of the second wave of the pandemic GS 2 5 […]
Editorial Analysis
- A START For Multilateralism: Nuclear Proliferation Needs A Global Treaty
- RBI and Cooperative Banks: A Regulatory Dilemma
- The State of Climate Governance: India & World
- Fiscal Policy Planning: Why India Needs a Clearer Medium-term Plan
- Union Budget 2026-27 & Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Technologies
