The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Centre bans PFI, 8 front bodies for five years under UAPA   Centre extends  free ration scheme for three months   (Polity and Governance) Know about Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA),Key Provisions,objectives ,Issues  and Way Forward   Know about […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   5   In season of festivals, Govt extends free grain scheme by 3 months (Polity and Governance) Know about Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY)  and its progress . GS 2  5& 24 Centre bans PFI, affiliates for 5 years, […]

Context The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Invest India and the Embassy of the Netherlands formalized the India-Netherlands Fast-Track Mechanism (FTM). About Aims and Objectives:  To strengthen bilateral efforts to increase mutual investment activities. To support and develop business cooperation between companies in both the countries To serve as a platform […]

In News Thomas Malthus elaborated on a concept in his book – “An Essay on the Principle of Population”, which quite famously inspired Charles Darwin. More about the Malthusian trap About: The Malthusian trap or Malthusian check refers to the theory that as the human population grows there is increasing pressure on earth’s resources, which […]

In News Recently, Moody’s stated that India’s membership of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) would give it an opportunity to benefit from greater trade and investment flows. Moody’s Forecast: Key Points India is poised to become a growing destination market for goods from the other Quad countries, including commodities, machinery and chemicals. The U.S. and […]

In News Recently, The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA)  More about the news About: The conclusion of MoU between ISA and ICAO was Jointly hosted by India and France. The MoU aims to check the growth of CO2 emissions in the sector. The […]

In News Recently, the government said that the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), launched under Startup India initiative in 2016 has committed Rs 7,385 crore to 88 Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). These AIFs in turn have invested Rs 11,206 crore in 720 startups. About Fund of Funds for Startups  Meaning Fund of Funds is […]

In News Recently, according to the report most of the waterbird populations protected under the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) are now facing serious threats. The report was released at the Eighth Session of the Meeting of the Parties to AEWA opened in Budapest September 27, 2022.  Major Highlights of the report  Decline in population: […]

In News  Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Chandigarh international airport would be named after freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. About Bhagat Singh He is regarded as one of the most powerful revolutionaries of the Indian Nationalist Movement. Born on September 28, 1907 . He attended Dayanand Anglo Vedic High School, which was operated by […]

In News Recently, Veteran actress Asha Parekh has been declared the recipient of the 2020 Dadasaheb Phalke award, making her the 52nd awardee of the honour. Dadasaheb Phalke award Beginning: The Government of India started it in 1969 to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke, known as the ‘Father of Indian Cinema’. He made India’s first full-length feature […]