In News Black carbon (BC) concentration in Antarctica is considerably higher around research stations and popular tourist destinations than other parts of the continent, according to a new report. About Meaning It is a component of fine particulate matter. Black carbon consists of pure carbon in several linked forms. It is formed through the incomplete […]

In News Round the year, India’s farmers produce a host of agricultural commodities such as paddy in the kharif season or wheat in the rabi season. For the most part, farmers sell their produce in the market. About MSP Meaning The MSP for a crop is the price at which the government is supposed to […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1,   8,   10   World shocked by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine   Shaking up Europe’s security architecture Russia’s NATO problem Modi talks to Putin, calls for immediate ceasefire and dialogue    (IR) Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine? Origins […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   10 Russia invades Ukraine, rumble shakes the world Modi tells Putin to end violence; Biden says US in talks with India The causality in Ukrain  (IR)   Why Russia invades Ukraine? historical links and immediate cause, the response of global […]

In Context  A 10-member Indian delegation will visit Pakistan for the annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission from March 1-3. Under the Indus Water Treaty, it is mandatory to hold a meeting at least once every year ending March 31 Image Courtesy: IE Agenda for the annual meeting Pakistan’s objections on Indian hydroelectric projects […]

In News  Recently, the 48th Khajuraho Dance Festival commenced in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The week-long festival will be held till February 26th.    Image Courtesy: TOI About Khajuraho Dance Festival  The festival is organised by the state Culture department, MP Tourism and the Archaeological Survey of India. The festival is being organized […]

In News The government informed the Supreme Court that 18,000 crore was confiscated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) from fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, and returned to banks. What is Money Laundering? It is the process of making large amounts of money generated by criminal activity, such as […]

In News The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) called on global governments to adopt a new ‘Fire Ready Formula,’ as it warned that incidences of wildfires would rise in the future. About the report  Publisher The report is released by UNEP jointly with non-profit GRID-Arendal. Objective The UNEP has called for strengthening international and regional […]

In News  February 24th is the third anniversary of the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme. PM Kisan About:  The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme is a Central Sector Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme.  Launch:  The scheme was launched on 24th of February 2019 (made effective from December 2018) to […]

In News Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia after Russia announced that it will recognise the independence of eastern Ukraine’s separatist republics, Donetsk and Lugansk territories. About Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Nord Stream is the 1,200 km subsea export gas pipeline that runs […]