In News Yemen’s Houthis criticised a new U.S.-led task force that will patrol the Red Sea. About Red Sea Location The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. Borders Its connection to the ocean is in the south, through the Bab el Mandeb strait and the Gulf […]

In Context  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is in the news now and often. About Enforcement Directorate  It was established in the year 1956 with its Headquarters at New Delhi.  It is responsible for enforcement of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and certain provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Work relating to […]

In News  Recently ,Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik(UDAN )Scheme has been selected for Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2020 under the category “Innovation (General) – Central”. Government of India has initiated this award to acknowledge, recognize and reward extraordinary and innovative work done by Districts and Organisations of State/Government.  About UDAN Scheme […]

In News  Recently ,the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry addressed the ‘Export Excellence Awards 2017-2021’ of The Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL). About PLEXCONCIL It is established by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Government of India on 15th July 1955 It  is a non-profit organisation registered under section 25 of […]

In Context  Green agriculture project  will add life to  Desert National Park (DNP) About Green Agriculture Project It is funded by the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Global Environment Facility. The project aims to catalyse transformative change of India’s agricultural sector to support achievement of national and global environmental benefits and conservation of critical biodiversity […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Retirement spree in SC may affect efforts to scale down pendency   (Judiciary) How retirements in the topmost rung of the judiciary in 2022 will affect the Indian Judicial system ? other issues associated with judiciary like  Pendency of Cases,Shortage […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Sri Lankan delegation heads to US to seek USD 4 billion bailout package from IMF (International Relations) Significance of Srilanka’s talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to tackle the crisis ,how it will affect India’s interest ,India’s support till […]

In News The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Lok Sabha which amends the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA). Major Highlights Image Courtesy: the indian wire   Invasive alien species The Bill empowers the central government to regulate or prohibit the import, trade, possession or proliferation of invasive alien species.  […]

In News Recently, the World Bank has released a report stating that growth in the Indian Subcontinent will be slower than previously projected, due to the impacts of the war in Ukraine. Key highlights of the report Economic growth in southern Asia will be slower than previously projected due to the impacts of the war […]

In News  Recently ,India-Vietnam complimented each other on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations . Major Points  They expressed satisfaction over the rapid pace of wide-ranging cooperation under the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership . Vietnam’s importance was highlighted as an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision. The Prime […]