In News Recently, the TULIP platform was in the news as since the launch of the TULIP Programme in 2020 more than 25,000 internship opportunities have been advertised. About TULIP Development:  The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) […]

In News Recently, the Project Lion document titled “Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” has been launched by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. More in news Gujarat’s Barda Wildlife Sanctuary: It has been identified as a potential second home for Asiatic lions.  It is located near Porbandar which is 100 […]

In News The J&K Lieutenant Governor’s administration recently notified fresh land rules under J&K Land Grant Rules-2022 and replaced the J&K Land Grants Rules-1960. About J&K Land Grants Rules-1960 It dealt with the special rules to grant government land on lease in the erstwhile State of J&K. Prime locations such as Srinagar, Jammu, Gulmarg and […]

In News Recently, Researchers in India have shown for the first time infrared (IR) light emission and absorption with GaN nanostructures. Key Points This is the first time that infrared light-matter interactions are demonstrated in GaN. Researchers have utilized a scientific phenomenon called surface polariton excitations in GaN nanostructures that lead to light-matter interactions at […]

In News In India, private healthcare needs to be made affordable alongside expanding public healthcare. Key Indicators for Indian Health Sector Poor Ranking: India ranks poorly on multiple health financing indicators.  Meagre Public Health Expenditure: Its public health expenditure as a percentage of its GDP (1.28%) and share of general government expenditure dedicated to health […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 81 cr. people to get free foodgrains for one year (Food Security) Know about  National Food Security Act (NFSA), its achievements, and recent announcements related to it  GS 2 1 Bharat Biotech’s nasal COVID vaccine available as booster (Health) Learn […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Intranasal vaccine gets clearance as booster option in Covid fight (Health) Learn facts related to iNCOVACC   GS 3 3   For one year from Jan, Govt makes foodgrains free for 81 crore people (Food Security) What is  National Food Security […]

In News UNSC’s special briefing was recently held on the ‘Global Counterterrorism Approach’, which was convened by India. More about the news Indian External Affairs Minister’s listing of four hurdles to better counterterrorism cooperation listed at UNSC needs attention. The hurdles, as stated by him, are as follows: State support for financing terror;  Multilateral mechanisms […]

In News Recently, the 17th round of Corps Commander-level talks was held between India and China. More about the news Location of the talks: The talks were held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Chinese side. Key highlights: During the talks both sides agreed to continue dialogue through military and diplomatic channels and […]

In News Recently, the Union Government has claimed that the ambitious scheme of the One Nation-One Ration Card across the country has brought a lot of relief to the poor. About Background:  The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana launched to: Ameliorate the hardships faced by the poor due to economic disruption caused by the […]