In News  Recently, Russia had carried out another successful test of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile from the Severodvinsk submarine and hit a designated mock target in the Barents Sea. About Zircon hypersonic cruise missile Zircon’s tests are to be completed later this year and they will be commissioned by the Russian navy in 2022. […]

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Rani Lakshmibai on her Jayanti. About Rani Lakshmi Bai Lakshmi Bai was born on November 19, 1835, in Kashi, India.                    Early Life: Brought up in the household of the Peshwa (ruler) Baji Rao II.  […]

In News According to the World Bank, India is the world’s largest recipient of remittances in the year 2021. Key Points India received $87 billion in 2021 with the United States being the biggest source, accounting for over 20 per cent of these funds. India had received over $83 billion in remittances in 2020. India […]

In News India stands at 82 in global bribery risk rankings, dips by five spots. Major Highlights Image: The Tribune Rankings: India has slipped to 82nd position in 2021, five places down from 77th rank last year, in a global list that measures business bribery risks. TRACE: The list by TRACE, an anti-bribery standard setting […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Bankers must support job creators, says Modi   (Economy) Major takeaways from the conference on ‘Creating Synergies for Seamless Credit Flow and Economic Growth, the present status of India’s banking system, Compare the current situation to the national leap […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS `3 1,9 &14   Centre works on tax framework to regulate cryptocurrencies   Cryptocurrency must not end up in the wrong hands: PM Modi   Brace up for Cryptocurrency  (Cyber Security) Why India seeks global collaboration on regulating cryptocurrencies, with Prime Minister Narendra […]

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed an event to mark the first Audit Diwas. He highlighted the importance of CAG which had created a legacy with the passage of time. Major Points  The CAG had changed rapidly by adopting modern procedures and it was now using advanced analytics tools, geo-spatial data and […]

In News According to a United Nations report, Afghanistan’s opium production crossed the 6,000-ton mark for the fifth straight year. Key Findings Output grew 8% this year and incentives for cultivation have risen as prices have picked up amid soaring poverty and food insecurity. Accounting for some 87% of the global production, despite a two-decade […]

In News The Odisha government is expected to soon lay the foundation stone of the Puri heritage corridor, which is being developed at a cost of Rs 800 crore. What is the Puri Heritage Corridor Project? Conceived in 2016, the Puri Heritage Corridor Project was unveiled in December 2019 to transform the holy town of […]

In Context Congress leader Rahul Gandhi moved a petition before the Bombay High Court seeking quashing of the defamation case filed against him. What’s the issue? The case was filed by Mahesh Shrishrimal before the Girgaon magistrate court in 2018. It states that Rahul Gandhi called Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘Commander in Thief’. Mr Shrishrimal […]