In News  Recently, 175 nations endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) in Nairobi to End Plastic Pollution and forge an international legally binding agreement by 2024.  The historic resolution, entitled “End Plastic Pollution: Towards an internationally legally binding instrument”. United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) It was created in June 2012, when […]

In News  Trade and industry bodies as well as some tech companies from the US have initiated talks with senior government officials in India to form a new working group to discuss issues related to the data protection Bill and other newer developments in India’s technology sector. Background  Earlier this year, a US government delegation […]

In News The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is organizing the “Sagar Parikrama” program on the occasion of the 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava. Sagar Parikrama About:  As a mark of gratitude to our seas, Sagar Parikrama Program is saluting our great freedom fighters, sailors and fishers. The first leg of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ […]

In News  Recently, India has improved its overall IP score from 38.4 percent to 38.6 per cent, and the country is ranked 43 out of 55 countries on the International Intellectual Property Index. This year (2022) the index is topped by the US with 95.4%. About International Intellectual Property Index It was released annually by […]

In News  The e-Bill processing system was launched during an event to mark the 46th Civil Accounts Day.  The Finance Minister had announced this major e-governance initiative in the Union Budget 2022-23 presented in Parliament on February 1. About  It will be implemented across eight ministries on pilot basis and then in all central ministries […]

In News  Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced that Madhabi Puri Buch has been appointed as the new Chairman of the board.  The appointment is initially for a period of three years. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) About: SEBI is a statutory body established on April 12, 1992 in accordance with […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Indians told to rush from war-hit Kharkiv  UN General Assembly asks Russia to pull back troops   Jain group seeks Centre’s nod to travel to Pakistan   (IR) Know about the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) recent resolution in […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Modi, Putin talk: Russia says Kyiv holds students hostage, will work on way out (IR) Why is India concerned with the Russia-Ukraine crisis?India’s stand and  Various initiatives taken by India and the way ahead . GS 2 1 US bodies push […]

In News The Union government has allowed manufacture and import of machine-made polyester national flags by amending the 2002 Flag Code of India. History The Indian flag was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on July 22, 1947. The first national flag, which consisted of three horizontal stripes […]

In News  The Prime Minister of India announced the celebration of Jan Aushadhi Diwas every year on 07th March to educate the general public about the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). Origin : Jan Aushadhi Scheme’ was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry […]