In News Recently, the Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council (RNPC) in Assam has written to the Union Home Minister demanding an autonomous district council for Rengma Nagas. Background This demand comes amid a decision by the Central and the State governments to upgrade the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) into a territorial council. The RNPC President […]

In News Recently, QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the 18th edition of the world’s International University rankings. About QS World University Rankings 2022 The QS World University Rankings portfolio was inaugurated in 2004. The QS is a global higher education analysts. It has grown to become the world’s most popular source of comparative data about […]

In News Recently, the draft Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2041 was placed in the public domain for inviting suggestions and objections from stakeholders. The Delhi Development Authority is the anchor agency for the master plan. Major Highlights of Plan Focus areas:The main focus areas are water, environment, critical resources, housing, mobility, built environment and […]

In News Recently, the Central government has hiked the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy, pulses, and oilseeds.  About This year, the MSP for bajra was set at 85% above the cost of production, while the MSP for urad and tur will ensure 60% returns. The MSPs for the remaining crops were mostly set around […]

In News Recently,the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved 708 proposals for construction of 3.61 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U). About  With this, the total number of sanctioned houses under PMAY(U) is now 112.4 lakh and so far, 82.5 lakh have been grounded for construction of which […]

  Facts in News CEO Water Mandate Recently, NTPC Ltd, India’s largest power utility under the Ministry of Power, has become a signatory to the CEO Water Mandate. It is a UN Global Compact initiative. It was established in 2007 and is implemented in partnership with the Pacific Institute. Aim: To demonstrate commitment and efforts […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Centre announces hike in MSP for paddy, pulses, oilseeds (Polity and Governance) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs’ decision to hike the minimum support price (MSP), rationale behind it and the implications for farmers and economy. Know about MSP and related provisions. […]

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1   1   Day 1 of monsoon brings Mumbai to its knees, heavy spells likely for four days (Geography) Know about monsoon, causes, […]

In News  Recently, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare attended the World Food Safety Day celebrations. The observance is jointly facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). About World Food Safety Day It is organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority […]

In News Recently, India and Sweden have held a defence industry webinar. Key Highlights A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers and the Swedish Security and Defence Industry Association to promote bilateral defence industrial relations. The Defence Minister of India has invited a high-level delegation from Sweden to […]