In News National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT) conducts a webinar on “NavIC — Opportunities for the Telecom Industry“. About The webinar is conducted by NTIPRIT in collaboration with ISRO and the telecom industry. It highlighted the importance and relevance of NavIC technology and making NavIC available on L-1 band in […]

In News Recently, Heat Wave Conditions observed in isolated pockets over Gangetic West Bengal, coastal Odisha, Saurashtra & Kutch according to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heat Waves  A Heat Wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer […]

In News Recently, earthquakes of various magnitudes have hit Assam. Major Highlights The main tremor had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale and other shocks ranged from 3.2 to 4.7. The preliminary analysis shows that the events are located near to Kopili Fault closer to Himalayan Frontal Thrust (HFT). The Kopili Fault is […]

In News According to recent study, the Groundwater depletion may reduce winter cropping intensity by 20% in India by 2025. India’s three main irrigation types on winter cropped areas: dug wells, tube wells, canals. Key Findings With current groundwater depletion trends,  cropping intensity may decrease by 20 percent nationwide and by 68 percent in groundwater […]

Facts in News Cycle Threshold (Ct) Value It is a value that emerges during the Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Test. It is the number of cycles at which fluorescence of the PCR product is detectable over and above the background signal. Simply, it refers to the number of cycles after which the virus can […]

  The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Centre notifies Act giving more powers to Delhi L-G (Polity) The National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, provisions, significance, concerns, suggestions. GS 2 6   7 Shortage and wastage   Misinformed and misleading (Health) What is vaccine wastage? […]

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   1.33 crore sign in as Covid-19 vaccine doors open, states flag stock shortage (Health) A recent step taken by government […]

In News Recently, Saudi Arabia has launched the ‘Saudi Green Initiative’ and the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ to combat the threat of climate change. Key Highlights This move comes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic which has highlighted the need for collective action among members of the international community to effectively address global challenges […]

In News State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) launched its infrastructure investment trust (InvIT). Background  The Union Cabinet in September 2020 approved monetisation of PGCIL’s assets through the InvIT model. The InvIT route was proposed by the government as an alternative fundraising route for state-run companies to manage their funding requirements without having to […]

In News The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) is working to identify Traditional Organic Areas to transform them into certified organic production hubs. About The Government of India has certified 14,491 ha of such area under Car Nicobar and Nancowry group of islands in UT of A&N Islands.  This area becomes the […]