Schemes by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Subject: Government Schemes Context: Ministry has decided to establish 1000 Khelo India Centres across the country, out of which 360 Khelo India Centres have already been notified.This information was given by Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Thakur in a written reply in […]

    Indian economy recovery Subject: Economy In news: The Indian economy is in a vicious cycle of low growth and higher inflation. 1. Economic Recovery It is the business cycle stage following a recession that is characterized by a sustained period of improving business activity. Normally, during an economic recovery, GDP grows, incomes rise, […]

    Policy Stance of RBI Subject: Economy Context: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is seen unanimously voting to continue status quo on the policy repo rate as a solid increase in aggregate demand is yet to take shape even as the retail inflation print in May and June was above its upper tolerance level. […]

    Breastfeeding Subject: Science and Technology Context: UNICEF states that “breastfeeding is among the most effective ways to protect maternal and child health and promote healthy growth and optimal development in early childhood. Concept: During the Renaissance period, breastfeeding came to be seen as unfashionable. Feeding bottles and formula milk were aggressively advertised leading […]

    Ashwagandha Subject: Science and Technology Context: The Ministry of Ayush has collaborated with the U.K.’s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to conduct a study on ‘Ashwagandha’ for promoting recovery from COVID-19. Concept: All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, and the LSHTM recently […]

    e-RUPI Subject: Economy Context: Taking the first step towards having a digital currency in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch an electronic voucher based digital payment system “e-RUPI” Monday. Concept: e-RUPI is an electronic voucher based digital payment system. The platform has been developed by the National Payments Corporation of India […]

    Daily Prelims Notes 1 August 2021 Table Of Contents India will take over the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) The Food and Agriculture Organization warns Hunger Hotspots Light pollution Herd immunity Controller General of Account ASI breathes life into 17th century Dutch cemetery Vanishing Permafrost End to end genome sequencing […]

    Stellar mid-life crisis Subject: Science and Technology Context: IISER scientist’s study peeks into Sun’s ‘stellar midlife crisis’ The Sun and other stars constantly spew electrically-charged particles also called the stellar wind. This steady drain causes stars to slow down their rotation over billions of years. Calcutta scientists have proposed an explanation for a […]

    Dholavira Context: Recently, UNESCO has announced the Harappan city of Dholavira in Gujarat as India’s 40th world heritage site. It is the first site of Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) in India to be included on the UNESCO list. Concept: About Dholavira: It was discovered in 1968 by archaeologist Jagat Pati Joshi. It is […]