In News Recently, the Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022 report was released by the International Labour Organisation. Major Highlights of the report  Working-hour and Employment losses India experienced severe working-hour and employment losses in 2020 and 2021 and Indian youth employment deteriorated in 2021 compared to 2020. The recovery in youth employment is still […]

In News Recently, the U.S. Senate approved a Bill titled the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 2022.  Key Highlights About:  IRA has a special focus on climate, healthcare, and tax provisions to address inflation. Aim:  The Bill marks the largest American investment aimed toward making the U.S. a leader in clean energy.  To bolster the domestic […]

In Context Recently, the Government of India has formulated a comprehensive scheme of SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise). SMILE-75 Initiative About: Under the “SMILE-75 Initiative”, 75 identified Municipal Corporations, in the spirit of AzadikaAmritMahotsav, will undertake comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging. MCs will cover several comprehensive […]

In News   A negative Indian Ocean dipole event has been declared, increasing the chances of above-average rainfall over much of Australia. About  Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) It is defined by the difference in sea surface temperature between two areas (or poles, hence a dipole) – a western pole in the Arabian Sea (western Indian Ocean) […]

In News  In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Russia is alleged to have used the controversial ‘Butterfly Mine’ which is an anti-personnel mine and is deployed to deter the freedom movement of the forces along the enemy line. About  The PFM-1 and PFM-1S are two kinds of anti-personnel landmines that are commonly referred to as ‘Butterfly […]

In News  Recently, Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Rios of Argentina was appointed as the Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for the UNMOGIP. About UNMOGIP  It emerged from the U.N. Security Council Resolution 39 of January 1948 that set up the U.N. Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP).  The Karachi Agreement of July 1949 […]

In News Recently, Researchers have identified genes in Africa’s local food crops that can improve resistance to drought. About Orphan crops Meaning: Orphan crops are nutritious local food crops that could play a crucial role in combating hunger.  These crops are not traded internationally but have adapted themselves to grow in harsh weather conditions.  Crops: […]

In News Recently, there has been a concern that the agenda, themes and focus areas that India will set for 2023, lack vision. India will hold the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. India’s Plan According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India will strengthen international support for priorities of vital […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 China foils bid to designate Lashkar deputy chief a terrorist (International Relations)   What is UN Security Council Resolution 1267? Know about China’s step to block an India-U.S. listing proposal at the UNSC and repercussions . GS 2  1 Dhankhar sworn […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 China blocks India, US bid to list Jaish dy chief as  ‘global terrorist’ (International Relations )   Know about the china’s recent move to block a proposal by India and the US at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to designate […]