India to move to T+1 Settlement System Subject : Economy Section : Money Market Concept : After China, India will become the second country in the world to start the ‘trade-plus-one’ (T+1) settlement cycle in top listed securities from January 27. Background : Until 2001, stock markets had a weekly settlement system. The […]
Etikoppaka toys Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Concept: The Union government choosing to confer Padma Shri on him in the art category is an honour to the Etikoppaka wooden toy craft, and it will go a long way in promoting the art, says C.V. Raju. About Etikoppaka toys: These are traditional toys […]
India and Egypt reiterate support for Non-Aligned Movement Subject : International Relations Section: Msc The Non-Aligned Movement was formed during the Cold War as an organization of States that did not seek to formally align themselves with either the United States or the Soviet Union, but sought to remain independent or neutral. It was […]
States fall short of targets to improve forest cover, quality Subject : Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: India is lagging behind in the targets to increase the number and quality of tree- and forest-cover plantations set in the Green India Mission, according to data accessed via the Right To Information Act. More on the […]
Urban Forage Subject : Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: Urban foraging is gaining prominence as a means to interact with urban green spaces, in addition to being crucial in ensuring nutritional security for underserved communities. Urban Foraging: Urban foraging is the practice of identifying and collecting the wild foods (tree nuts, plant roots, mushrooms, […]
Large mammals shaped the evolution of humans Subject :Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: It was the abundance specifically of medium and large grazers in fertile savannas, concentrated near water in the dry season, that enabled the evolutionary transformation of a relatively puny ape into a feared hunter in Africa. More on the […]
Are genetically-engineered trees really ‘the future’ Subject : Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: As the US mulls over releasing genetically engineered trees in the wild, experts warn of its possible environmental impact More on the News: More than a century after the American chestnut tree became functionally extinct, the United States is […]
Daily Practice Sheet 26 January 2023 Current Affairs Based GS 1: Geography Briefly explain the direct and indirect sources of information about earth’s interior. Explain the earth’s interior. GS 2: Polity What do you understand by republic? Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the ‘Preamble’. Are they defendable in the […]