In News Recently, India maintained 43rd rank on an annual World Competitiveness Index.   About Index The World Competitiveness Index is compiled by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). It was first published in 1989. It is a comprehensive annual report and a worldwide reference point on the competitiveness of countries. It provides benchmarking and […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India, while addressing a programme to mark the 7th International Day of Yoga (IDY), has termed yoga a “ray of hope” and a source of strength amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.   About International Day of Yoga Background The idea for an UN-mandated IDY was first proposed by […]

In News Recently, National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 18th Foundation Day.    About  NIXI hosted a webinar on “Digital Economy – expanding footprints” on the occasion of completing 18 years. Through this webinar that NIXI will provide a personalized email with 10GB space to every .IN user.    About NIXI NIXI is […]

Facts in News Cicadas Recently, billions of periodical cicadas have emerged across eastern parts of the USA. Periodical cicadas, of the genus Magicicadae, are called so because of their 13- or 17-year life cycle. In any given place, they come out only once every 13 or 17 years. Occasionally, part of a population will come […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Massive distribution of ex gratia will strain finances, says Centre (Polity and Governance) The government’s response to petitions in the Supreme Court (SC) to pay Rs. 4 lakh compensation to the families of every Covid-19 victim. SC’s stand on the issue […]

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   3   Second wave: 60% addition to bad loans from MSMEs (Economy)   What is a bad loan? its causes and impacts […]

In News Recently, the U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit meeting at Geneva, Switzerland.   About the Summit The leaders of both the countries met at a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders say relations between their countries are at an all-time low. The US sought […]

In News The illegal cultivation of herbicide-tolerant (HT) Bt cotton has seen a huge jump this year 2021 and the sale of illegal seed packets have more than doubled. Industry lobbies have written to the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, demanding that action be taken to stop such sales and punish offenders.   Bt […]

In News Indian scientists have shown that the geometry of space-time can cause neutrinos to oscillate.   Neutrinos Neutrinos are the smallest particles currently known. Since neutrinos are electrically neutral, they are not affected by the electromagnetic forces which act on electrons. Hence, they are also called Ghost Particles. Neutrinos are everywhere, but they interact […]

In News A high-level committee has been formed for wider consultations on the creation of integrated tri-service theatre commands.   About The panel includes the Vice-Chiefs of the three services, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, and representatives from Ministries such as Home Affairs, Finance and Law. Some […]