China’s Chang’e 5 lunar probe Subject – Science and Tech Context – China’s Chang’e 5 lunar probe finds first on-site evidence of water on moon’s surface Concept – China’s Chang’e 5 lunar lander has found the first-ever on-site evidence of water on the surface of the moon, lending new evidence to the dryness […]
Green Cement Subject – Environment Context – Green cement as a sustainable construction material Concept – Green cement is an environmentally friendly product that minimizes carbon footprint of cement production. Many attempts have been made to produce green cements and several green cement types have been produced. The majority of these are based […]
GST-1 and GSTR-3B Subject – Economy Context – Taxman to take ‘explanation-first’ approach in short payment cases Concept – GSTR – 3B is a monthly summary return filed by a taxpayer by the 20th of the next month or 22nd/24th of month following a quarter. GSTR-3B discloses supplies made during the month along […]
Boost to Biofuels Subject – Environment Context – Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on November 11, 2021, that flex-fuel engines will be made mandatory in the coming days Concept – The advantage of flex-fuel engines is that it can run with 100 per cent biofuel, unlike a standard engine which develops problem if […]
Dharma Sansad and Mahamandaleshwar Subject – Art and Culture Context – The organisers of the dharma sansad in Haridwar have announced a “pratikarsabha” on January 16 to protest the FIRs registered against them in connection with the hate speeches at the three-day meeting last month. Concept – A dharma sansad, literally, religious parliament, […]
Omicron Epidemic Subject – Science and Tech Context – Increasing number of omicron cases Concept – India is facing an epidemic wave of Omicron disease presenting mostly with sore throat, nasal discharge – without cough or high fever. Pneumonia is uncommon. Blood oxygen level remains normal. Omicron disease is a milder version of […]
Caspian Sea Subject – IR Context – Lukoil boasts production milestone at Caspian Sea field Concept – Sea Location Bordering Countries Caspian Sea Lies at the junction of Europe and Asia West – Caucasus Mountains East – steppes of Central Asia Russia to the northwest, Azerbaijan to the west, Iran to the south, […]
Turkmenistan’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ Subject – IR Context – Turkmenistan President has ordered experts to find a way to extinguish a fire in a huge natural gas crater, the Darvaza gas crater also known as the ‘Gateway to Hell’ Concept – Turkmenistan President has ordered experts to find a way to extinguish a […]
Daily Practice Sheet 9 January 2022 Daily Prelims Topic Southern States set for warmer winters, heavier and frequent rainfall: Study Taxes on Tobacco Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) Ayuraksha Kit Behali Reserve Forest in Assam Extension of Orang National Park Synapses Rare Microbes that produce Oxygen in dark Punishment for Online Bullying CSE 2022 Day 61 Topic: India and its […]