Bihar to develop Sita birthplace Subject :History Section: Art and culture Context: Bihar to develop Sita birthplace More about the news: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched a Rs 72-crore development plan for Goddess Sita’s birthplace at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi. What are the mentions of present-day Bihar in the Ramayana: The […]
Ethanol blending policy Subject: Environment Section: Agri and SD In the news: While ethanol blended petrol (EBP) increased from 1.6% in 2013-14 to 11.8% in 2022-23, the 20% target by 2025 has run into trouble with low sugar stocks in 2022-23 and impending shortfall in sugarcane production this year. NAFED and National Cooperatives […]
CDSCO to ban common cold and flu syrups for children below 4 yrs; Pharma cos asked to insert warning Subject : Science and Tech Section::Health In the news: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), the country’s apex health regulatory agency, has decided to ban the use of a popular anti-cold cocktail medicine […]
Why the UK banned Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad ads over ‘greenwashing’ claims Subject: Environment Section: Climate change In the news: UK’s ad regulator banned Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad ads for allegedly misleading consumers on air travel’s environmental impact. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found ads claiming sustainability lacked evidence, violating UK […]
COVID vaccines pillar COVAX to wind down by year-end left with billions unspent Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: COVAX mechanism, a worldwide initiative launched in April 2020 to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines is coming to an end from Dec 31, 2023. COVAX mechanism: It was launched to make the […]
Outcomes of the COP-28 climate summit Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: The 28th Conference of Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC happened in Dubai, UAE this year. Loss and Damage Fund: The agreement was reached at COP-27 to create a ‘Loss and Damage’ (L&D) fund and the fund was operationalised at COP-28. World […]
Lok Sabha passes Telecom Bill 2023 to replace 138 year old Telegraph Act Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology recently. About the Telecommunications Bill, 2023: The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 amends and consolidates […]
India’s defence budgeting and the point of deterrence Subject :Science and Tech Section: Defence Context: To have India’s defence Budget and national security goals examined through the prism of electoral imperatives would be unprofessional. Introduction With India in election mode and sops being showered on the electorate (even more certain before the general […]
What causes inflation in India: Demand or supply issues? Subject :Economy Section: Inflation and Unemployment Context: Typically, inflation in India is primarily influenced by factors related to supply but there are times when demand factors also play a significant role, according to an article published by the Reserve Bank of India as a part of their December bulletin. What is Inflation? Inflation, as defined by the International Monetary Fund, is the rate of increase in prices over a given period, encompassing a broad measure of […]
Daily Practice Sheet 21 December 2023 Current Affairs Based GS 2: Polity What ails India’s criminal justice system. Discuss how far the new Criminal Law reform Bills will bring justice in society. GS 2: IR What is the mandate of BIMSTEC? Why the potential of BIMSTEC as a regional organisation has not yet […]