In Context   A study published in Nature Climate Change has noted that Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is losing its stability.  What is Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)? The AMOC is a large system of ocean currents.  It is the Atlantic branch of the ocean conveyor belt or Thermohaline circulation (THC). THC is a part […]

In News  Recently, the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 was passed by both Houses amid ongoing protests.  Need for Bill  Lack of a Permanent Mechanism: There was a lack of a permanent, dedicated and participative mechanism to adopt a collaborative and participatory approach that involves […]

In News The Prime Minister released the 9th instalment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). About The government has so far transferred nine installments amounting around ?1.57 lakh crore to farmer families under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Also, in a bid to reduce the country’s dependency on […]

In News  World Biofuel Day is observed every year on 10th August. About  The day was first observed in 2015 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Gas.  Its aim is to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and to highlight the various efforts made by the […]

Facts in News Faceless or e-assessment Scheme Recently, The Income Tax department has notified three official email IDs for taxpayers to register their grievances over different aspects of the faceless assessment scheme. Key Points  It was launched by the Income Tax Department in October 2019. Under it, a taxpayer or an assessee is not required […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 &6   IPCC report forecasts a future of severe weather Code red (Environment ) Know about current global warming trends and key findings of  the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s Sixth Assessment Report in this context  GS 2 1 […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Shift in vaccine drive: over 60% doses given to rural population (Health) What are the reasons behind the shift and good response of vaccination drives in Rural India? GS 2 & 3 1   10 Defence has not had any transaction […]

In News Recently, the Oil Ministry launched the sixth bid round of the Open Acreage Licensing Programme. About Under this, 21 blocks, with an area of approximately 35,346 sq km are on offer to investors. These 21 blocks are spread across 11 Sedimentary Basins and include 15 Onland blocks, 4 Shallow Water blocks and 2 […]

In News  Recently, the Standing Committee on Water Resources recommended setting up a permanent National Integrated Flood Management Group (NIFMG ).  About As frequent floods ravage different parts of the country, a Parliamentary panel has recommended that the Union Government should take up the responsibility of flood management, in the form of a National Integrated […]

In News The Chief Justice of India while addressing a NALSA event said that threats to human rights and bodily integrity are the highest in police stations. He was pointing out that custodial torture and other police atrocities are problems that still prevail in society. He flagged the issues of human rights and dignity, saying […]