In News  Recently, Russia announced that it formally left the Council of Europe.  In 1996, the Russian Federation joined the Council of Europe following the break-up of the Soviet Union a few years prior.  What is the Council of Europe? About: It  was founded in 1949 and its mission is to uphold human rights and […]

In Context  About 100 Himalayan griffon vultures have died of suspected poisoning in Assam. Source :TH About Himalayan Griffon Vulture Scientific Name: Gyps himalayensis It is a rare and largest bird native to the Himalayas Habitat: It lives mainly in the higher regions of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau at the elevation of above […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Neutrality for Ukraine is on the table: Lavrov (International Issues) Know about the updates over Russia – Ukraine Conflict, the background of the conflict, reasons for Russian aggression, & the implication of the conflict over India in particular & globally in […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS2 1 China proposes visits, events to revive India talks (International Relations) About the recent updates of talks, India-China relations, border issues and other related issues and the way forward. Also, know about the grouping that both China and India are part of. GS2 […]

In News The Finance Minister in her Budget 2022 speech announced the government will increase capital expenditure to a massive Rs 7.5 trillion in the next fiscal year. The budget announcement that stands out in terms of boosting green investment is the government’s promise to issue a sovereign green bond. What is Green Bond? It […]

In News India’s defence infrastructure development agency MES (military engineering services), has built two houses in South-Western Air Command, Gandhinagar and Jaisalmer, tapping 3D rapid construction technology from the private sector. Related information Chennai based startup Tvasta: These constructions are done in collaboration with the Chennai based startup Tvasta. Tvasta, a non-profit organization, was one […]

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on rejuvenation of thirteen major rivers through forestry interventions. About Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)  The DPRs were funded by National Afforestation & Eco-development Board, (MoEF&CC) and prepared by Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), Dehradun.  These DPRs […]

In News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed Microfinance Institutions(MFI) the freedom to set interest rates they charge borrowers, with a caveat that the rates should not be usurious. These guidelines will take effect 1st April 02022. Earlier in 2021, the RBI proposed to lift the interest rate cap on MFI. About Banks […]

In Context India’s largest agri-trading marketplace Agribazaar has recently announced that it will be offering a ‘remote sensing crop model’ to farmers. What is a remote sensing crop model? Remote sensing refers to the process where scientific data and observations are collected about an object without needing to be at the same location physically.  This […]

In News A recent study warned that permafrost peatlands in Europe and western Siberia might be approaching their tipping point faster than expected. Image Courtesy: Climate Energy  Key Findings Northern europe:  By 2040, northern Europe might become too wet and warm to support permafrost peatlands. Peatlands: About:  Peatlands are a class of wetlands, which are […]