In News The Indo-Pacific Conclave was organised by the US Consulate General and the Asian Confluence, a think tank that was leading in the study of India’s Northeast. Importance of North East India The Northeast comprises seven ‘sisters’ or States and one ‘brother’, Sikkim. The eight states of North East India are blessed with scenic […]
In News Recently, there have been regular complaints from Mates (site supervisors) that their wages under the MGNREGA are delayed for which the Union Rural Development Ministry has devised a protocol which would prioritise payment to Mates. About Who are Mates? They are the frontline supervisors of the programmes. They are listed as semi-skilled workers […]
In News Recently, a joint report by the IUCN and UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre has recommended that the Great Barrier Reef should be inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger which has been opposed by Australia. The reef is currently not in the endangered list. What is the Great Barrier Reef? It is […]
In News A mysterious and intensely bright flash of light coming from halfway across the universe earlier this year had stunned astronomers worldwide. Key Findings The source of the intense beam has now been identified — a supermassive black hole ripping apart a star, pointing directly at Earth. The jet of light was brighter than […]
In News Recently, the RBI has announced the launch of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) from December 1. What is Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? It is the legal tender issued by a central bank in a digital form. It is the same as a fiat currency and is exchangeable one-to-one with the fiat […]
In News Recently, It has been observed that Roads and the environment are inseparable spaces. About Linkage In addition to ensuring an easier, more comfortable, and more secure commute, safer roads also have a positive impact on the environment. In 2021, India reported 4,03,116 crashes, each of which adversely impacted the environment in various ways […]
In News Recently , Natovenator polydontus was seen in the news. About Natovenator polydontus, It is part of the dinosaur group called theropods – sharing traits including bipedalism – best known for large meat-eaters including Tyrannosaurus, Tarbosaurus, and Giganotosaurus. It lived about 72 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period and was built like a […]
In News Recently, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare stated that it is open to taking pro-farmer changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in response to the recent climate crisis and rapid technological advances. More about the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Aim: A flagship scheme of the Government of India, […]
In News Recently, the government appointed a Kirit Parikh committee to review the gas pricing formula. Major recommendations of the committee Ceiling price There is a need for a fixed pricing band for gas from old fields which is called APM (Administrative Price Mechanism) gas. These fields account for two-third of natural gas produced in […]
In News Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying celebrated “National Milk Day” to commemorate the 101st birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien. About He was born on November 26, 1921, in present-day- Kozhikode, Kerala. His ideas and contributions made him the “Father of the White Revolution in India” and the ‘Milkman of India’. […]
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