In Context The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced a total budget of Rs 597 Crore for large scale preservation of films under the National Film Heritage Mission.  NFHM About: The National Film Heritage Mission is an important initiative to preserve and conserve the country’s cinematic heritage. Launch year: It was launched by the Information […]

In News Recently, the health authorities in the United Kingdom have confirmed a case of monkeypox. Monkeypox About: Monkeypox is a  rare viral infection similar to smallpox. It is an orthopoxvirus, which is a genus of viruses that also includes: variola virus, which causes smallpox, and  vaccinia virus, which was used in the smallpox vaccine.  […]

In News Recently, a snow leopard conservationist named Charudutt Mishra was awarded the Whitely Gold Award. Snow Leopard Scientific Name: Panthera uncia. Habitat: Cold High Mountains. These are found in 12 countries including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia & Mongolia. China has the world’s largest snow leopard population. Diet:  Carnivore & hunt blue […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS2 6 Third and Final Round (Polity and Governance) Know about complexities of governance regarding Delhi government vis-a-vis Lieutenant Governor. Know the background of judicial interventions and current tussles. GS2 6 India’s judiciary and the slackening cog of trust (Judiciary) What is transparency in […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS2 1 Worried India rating may turn junk, govt pushed narrative management strategy. (International Relations ) What is the sovereign rating? What is narrative management? What are World Governance Indicators? Why does India need to engage with multilateral organisations and rating agencies to give […]

In Context  Severe heat wave conditions are being consistently reported over large parts of India. What is Heat Wave? It is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season. It typically occurs between March and June, and in some rare cases even extends till July.  […]

In News The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the formation of Cyclone Asani in the Bay of Bengal. About Cyclone Asani is brewing in the southern Andaman Sea. It is on course to become a short-lived cyclone and will make landfall between Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Bhubaneswar in Odisha. What is Cyclone? A […]

In News Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently released the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) Report. Key Finding of the Report Under Age marriage: According to the fifth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) the national average of underage marriages has come down. 23.3% women got married before […]

In News Besides France, five Nordic countries comprising Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden have affirmed their support for India’s permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).  About UNSC Members: Apart from the five permanent members, the UNSC also includes 10 non-permanent members who are each chosen for a two-year term. India as […]

In News  External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with visiting Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio in New Delhi.  Major Highlights of the talks  They reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations including the progress in the implementation of the 2020-2024 Action Plan adopted at the Virtual Summit in November 2020. They […]