CHINESE APPS BANNED IN INDIA TOPIC: IR Context- The government has banned 54 more apps which have either originated in China or have some Chinese connection. e.g. Video editing apps such as Viva Video Editor- Snack Video Maker , games such as Onmyoji Chess and Conquer Online II, PUBG, have been banned. Concept- […]
AGRI CESS ON CRUDE PALM OIL TOPIC: Economy Context- The central government has reduced agri-cess for crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5% to 5% with effect from February 12. Concept- This will provide relief to consumers and help in keeping a check on any further rise in the prices of domestic edible oils. […]
ASI reviving underwater division TOPIC: Art & Culture Context- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is in the process of reviving its underwater archaeology wing that had become defunct over the years The standing committee highlighted the need for reviving underwater archaeological sites in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Odisha in its report. […]
GEOSPATIAL SECTOR TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- February 15, 2022 is marked as the 1st anniversary of the new guidelines that took effect to completely de-regulate the geospatial sector for Indians. Concept- Geospatial Policy 2021 Geo-Spacial Data: Geospatial data is data about objects, events, or phenomena that have a location on the surface […]
WATERBIRDS TOPIC: Environment Context- The waterbird population in inland wetlands in Tamil Nadu recorded during a synchronised survey this year was lesser due to the prevailing high water condition in most of the wetlands. Concept- Due to heavy rain this year, all resident and migratory birds were seen scattered and spread to most […]
ISRO places three satellites in orbit in first launch of 2022 TOPIC: Science& Tech Context- The PSLV-C52 rocket, carrying EOS-04 and two other satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Concept- EOS-04 Satellite: EOS-04, which is a radar imaging satellite meant to provide high quality images of the land under all […]
NATIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY TOPIC: Governance Context- National Health Authority (NHA) is working to integrate the database of Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 beneficiaries with the National Food Security Act (NFSA) portal so that beneficiaries can seek information regarding their entitlements under the AB PMJAY using their ration card number. Concept- National Health Authority […]
INFLATION TOPIC: Economy Context- Retail inflation based on CPI hit a seven-month high topping 6 per cent in January. In contrast, producers’ inflation, based on WPI, dropped to 12.96 per cent in January. Concept- Inflation: Inflation refers to the rise in the prices of most goods and services of daily or common use, […]
SEA CUCUMBER TOPIC: ENVIRONMENT Context- Demand for sea cucumbers turns India-Sri Lanka waters into trafficking hotspot. Concept- The sea cucumber fishery is banned in India and restricted under a licensing system in Sri Lanka, but growing demand for the animals in East Asia has turned the waters between these South Asian countries into […]
NUCLEAR FUSION TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- Scientists have been making efforts to build a fusion nuclear reactor for several decades. Concept- Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles (neutrons or protons). The Sun is […]