Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 Russians are honouring fertiliser supply agreement, says Govt   (Economy) Know about fertiliser requirements of India , What are the concerns regarding a possible shortage of fertilisers in the country in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? What are the […]

In News Recently, the State of the economy report was released by the RBI. Major Highlights of the Report Retail inflation: It has gone up to 6.95 per cent. Food and beverages inflation was the main driver rising to 7.5 per cent from 5.9 percent. Inflation risks: Surge in commodity prices is already posing inflation […]

In Context The government will celebrate the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur with a two-day event at Red Fort. The PM will also release a commemorative coin and postage stamp on the occasion. Four hundred ‘ragis’ (Sikh musicians) will perform in a ‘Shabad Kirtan’ to mark the auspicious occasion. About Guru Tegh Bahadur […]

In News Recently, the first-of-its-kind WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) was inaugurated in Jamnagar, Gujarat. What is Traditional Medicine? The WHO describes traditional medicine as the total sum of the “knowledge, skills and practices indigenous and different cultures have used over time to maintain health and prevent, diagnose and treat physical and mental […]

In News Recently, Ukraine’s President has asked US President to designate Russia as a “state sponsor of terrorism”. About Ukraine made the request to the US that centred on the West’s multifaceted response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A move like this would activate perhaps the harshest suite of sanctions available with the United States […]

In News  According to a World Bank working paper,extreme poverty in India dropped to 10.2% in the pre-Covid year of 2019 from as much as 22.5% in 2011 . This is the second working paper after a recent International Monetary Fund paper that talked about poverty reduction.  However, while the former dealt with the period […]

In News According to a new Report, Nitrogen levels are on a decline in the ‘nitrogen-rich world’ and plants and animals may face consequences. Key Findings Imbalance in Availability:  An imbalance in nitrogen availability has been reported across the globe, with some places having an excess and others a shortage of the element.  Shrinking Locations:  […]

In News A book of poems by a veteran Kodagu poet has brought the spotlight on Kodava Takke, an endangered language. About Kodava Takke A language in the Dravidian group The original language of the Kodagu district in Southern Karnataka UNESCO has classified the language as an Endangered Language. It has no separate script and […]

In News World Haemophilia Day is marked on 17 April annually, and is dedicated to raising awareness about haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.  About World Haemophilia Day  The World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) was established in 1963 to enhance treatment and care for all haemophilia patients. The WFH began observing World Haemophilia Day in […]

In News World Heritage Day is observed every year on 18 April.  About World Heritage Day In 1982, The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) proposed that April 18 should be observed as the World Heritage Day. Later, the date was approved by UNSECO at the 22nd General Conference in 1983.  It is an […]