Competition Commission of India (CCI) passed two orders against Google Subject :Economy Context: In October 2022, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) passed two orders against Google in respect of its Android ecosystem and Play Store policies. Through these orders, the competition panel not only imposed penalties against Google for abusing its dominant […]
PM Modi to participate in all-India water ministers meet Subject :Polity Context: While addressing the challenges of water security as part of the India@2047 plan, the Prime Minister has proclaimed the ‘5P’ mantra which includes Political will, Public financing, Partnerships, Public Participation and Persuasion for sustainability. India’s water sector will play a significant […]
Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme Subject :Polity Context The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved a large infrastructure development scheme for Prasar Bharati, the public broadcasting service in India that heads All India Radio and Doordarshan. The Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme, worth over ₹2,500 crore, will […]
India identifies two lithium and one copper mine in Argentina Subject :Geography Context: India has identified two lithium mines and one copper mine in Argentina for a possible acquisition or long-term lease. Commercial evaluation of the mines have begun. About Lithium: It is a soft, silvery-white metal. Under standard conditions, it is the […]
Talacauvery is South India’s top ‘star party’ destination Subject :Geography Context: Talacauvery in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, which is considered the place of origin of the Cauvery River, has emerged as South India’s Hanle, as astronomers are seen hosting “star parties” in the region. Hanle, which is situated in Ladakh, is famous […]
Complaints Under Banking Ombudsman Scheme Subject :Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the period April 01, 2021 – March 31, 2022. As per the report, volume of complaints received under the scheme stood at 4,18,184 in 2021-22, an increase of 9.39 […]
Silent Valley bird species goes up to 175 Subject : Environment Context: A bird survey conducted at the Silent Valley National Park in the last week of December identified 141 species, of which 17 were new. So far, 175 species of birds have been spotted in Silent Valley. About the survey: The survey […]
Green hydrogen mission gets Cabinet nod, initial outlay Rs 19,744 crore Subject : Environment Context: With the aim to make India energy independent and decarbonise major sectors of the economy, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), with an initial outlay of Rs 19,744 crore. More on the news: […]
50 centrally protected monuments ‘missing’ Subject :Art and Culture Context: As many as 50 of India’s 3,693 centrally protected monuments are missing, according to a submission made in Parliament by the Ministry of Culture. More on the news: It was in 2013 that the Comptroller and Auditor General had declared 92 monuments as […]
Rubber plantations in Tripura affecting monkeys, vegetation, suggests paper Subject :Geography Context: The conversion of tropical forests into monoculture plantations has a major effect on non-human primates and plant species. Turning the forests into natural rubber plantations in Tripura is negatively impacting non-human primate species and vegetation in the region. Rubber plantation states: […]