In News  Recently, Personnel of the Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) nabbed one of the most wanted red sanders smuggling operatives allegedly having links with global syndicates. About  Red sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus), known for their rich hue and therapeutic properties. It is high in demand across Asia, particularly in China and Japan, for use in cosmetics […]

In News  Recently, Well-known Malayalam writer Benyamin bagged the 45th Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award for his book “Manthalirile 20 Communist Varshangal”. He is best known for award-winning novels such as ‘Aadujeevitham’ (Goat Days) and ‘Mullappoo Niramulla Pakalukal’ (Jasmine Days) and short stories, presents the inhabitants of Manthalir village, and how the heady mix of […]

In News  A proper study has been sought into the recent deaths due to rabies among people who are vaccinated against the infection. About Rabies It is a zoonotic viral disease. It is caused by the Rabies virus, of the Lyssavirus genus, within the family Rhabdoviridae. It is a Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus that is […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Farmers in the east see little hope in stir    (Agriculture) Know about the movement against the agricultural reform laws, Farmers Protest and Issues Involved, Impact on Stakeholders,Conclusion and way forward  GS 2 1 HC grants bail to the […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 Thermal plant worries: Enough coal stock, fears of crisis misplaced, says govt (Economy) What are the reasons behind the coal shortage? What may be the fallouts if the coal supply becomes inadequate? What are the steps taken by the government to […]

In News Recently, the government has selected 31 specialists from the private sector as joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries in central government departments. Background The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions had, in June 2018, invited applications for 10 joint secretary-rank posts through lateral entry mode — that is, appointment of private sector […]

In News Recently, the government announced its decision to sell all its stake in Air India (AI) as well as AI’s stake in two other businesses — Air India Express Ltd (AIXL) and Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt Ltd (AISATS). History of Air India (AI) Established:  AI was started by the Tata Group in […]

In News  Recently, the Supreme Court warned that the digital divide caused by online classes will defeat the fundamental right of every child to education.  Background The court was hearing a petition filed by private school managements challenging a Delhi High Court order of September 2020, directing them to provide their 25% quota EWS/DG students […]

In News  Recently, The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) voted unanimously to maintain the status quo with regard to the policy repo rate and by a majority of 5 to 1 to retain the accommodative policy stance.  It indicated the unwinding of the accommodative policy as the economy shows […]

In News In June 2021, the Prime Minister accelerated the nation’s ethanol goal by 5 years. The policy seeks to double production and to have gasoline 20% blended with the spirit by 2025.  To help meet the target, the government is offering financial assistance to biofuel producers and faster environmental clearances. Ethanol Ethanol is an […]