Sagar Parikram Subject : Government Schemes Concept: It is a navigation journey to be conducted in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route to demonstrate solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders. It is envisioned as a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’ saluting our great freedom fighters, sailors and […]
Purana Qila Subject: Art and Culture Section: Architecture Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is all set to begin excavation at Delhi’s Purana Qila again. The excavation will be led by Shri Vasant Swarnkar and would be the third season of excavation at Purana Qila after excavations in the year 2013-14 & […]
A new study that traced the dynamics of Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall (ISMR) over the 10000 years Subject :Geography Section : Atmosphere Context: Regions surrounding northern Bay of Bengal (BoB) received higher precipitation than the other parts of India for the last 10200 years, says a new study that traced the dynamics of […]
ARI team recently discovered a rare low-altitude basalt plateau Subject :Geography Section :Geomorphology Context: A rare low-altitude basalt plateau housing 76 species of plants and shrubs from 24 different families discovered in Thane region in the Western Ghats, one of the four global biodiversity hotspots in India, can prove to be a repository […]
U.S. hits debt ceiling as partisan standoff sparks economic worries Subject : Economy Section :External Sector Concept : The U.S. government hit its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit on Thursday, amid a standoff between the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and President Joe Biden’s Democrats on lifting the ceiling, which could lead to a fiscal […]
Govt increases fee for facilitators to help start-ups apply for IP Subject : Economy Section : Policy Concept : The government has increased the fee payable to empanelled facilitators who help start-ups apply for patents, trademarks or designs. The facilitator shall not charge anything from the start-up or the entrepreneur, and this fee […]
Major blow to Pakistan as World Bank delays loans Subject: International Relations Section : International bodies Concept : In a major blow to cash-strapped Pakistan, the World Bank has delayed the approval of two loans worth $1.1 billion until the next fiscal year, according to a media report. The Washington-based lender has also […]
Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) Subject: Government Schemes Concept: The citizens’ committee to save Chamundi Hills and its environment has resolved to press for clearance from the heritage committee before the implementation of development works at the hill top under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD). Infrastructure works […]
‘UAE and India discuss rupee non-oil trade’ Subject : International Relations Section : Relations with other nations Concept : The United Arab Emirates and India have held discussions to trade non-oil commodities in Indian rupees. The A.E. had signed a broad ranging Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, and India along with China, is […]
National Export Co-operative Society to trade to trade nano fertilizers and dairy products Subject : Polity Section: National body Concept : Nano fertilizers produced by IFFCO and dairy products from Amul will be among the first few products that are expected to be exported by the first-ever National Export Co-operative Society. National Export […]