In News The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry has launched the 3rd edition of the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) report, 2021. About Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Index It is a composite indicator to assess international trade logistics across states and Union territories.  LEADS is an attempt to bring Longevity, Efficiency, […]

In News The Star College Mentorship Programme was launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology. It will help young scientists and students to innovate and find solutions to future challenges through peer learning & hand-holding. About the Program: It was the first-ever Mentorship Programme for Young Innovators to mark the 75th Year of India’s […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1 1 UNESCO picks Srinagar as ‘creative city’ (Art & culture) Read about the Creative City Networks. How will it impact Srinagar? Is Srinagar the first from India to get this recognition? GS 3  8 Breaking down the hype around Metaverse (Science & […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 After Islamabad, Beijing to skip New Delhi meeting on Kabul; Iran and Russia to join (IR) How is India responding to the security and humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan? GS 3 1 Online retail bets big on quick-commerce: micro warehouses, under 30-min […]

In News The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, provides 75% reservations to local people in private-sector jobs. This reservation is only applicable for jobs that offer a salary of less than Rs 30,000 a month.  The law can trigger an exodus of large domestic and multinational investors across various sectors. About Haryana […]

In News Over 90 countries have signed the Global Methane Pledge that was launched at the ongoing UN COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. What is Global Methane Pledge? The pledge was first announced in September by the US and EU. It is not a structured agreement. Aim: Reducing the global methane emissions across the globe. […]

In News Water production was hit due to heavy sewage and industrial discharge from Haryana. Issue Recently, ammonia levels shot up to 3 ppm (parts per million), forcing water treatment plants to reduce operating capacity by 50%. The acceptable maximum limit of ammonia in drinking water is 0.5 ppm, as per the Bureau of Indian […]

In News Recently, a solar flare that occurred on the Sun triggered a magnetic storm and it arrived at the Earth in the early hours of November 4. About Scientists had predicted that the magnitude of this storm would be such as to trigger spectacular displays of aurora (the coloured bands of light seen in […]

In News India’s 5G leap is about powering tomorrow.  DoT has allowed trials in rural and urban areas of Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Pune and Hyderabad, and Gujarat. What is 5G technology and how is it different? Latest upgrade in the long-term evolution (LTE): 5G or fifth generation is the latest upgrade in the long-term […]

In News  The Kameng river is changing colour which has turned black and muddy. About It is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra river in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Kameng district. Called Jia Bhorelli in Assam. It is a lifeline for many and has its source in a glacial lake near the Nyegi Kangsang, one of […]