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Archaeology museum in Andhra Pradesh to display 400 artefacts Subject: Art & Culture Context- The Archaeology and Museums Department of Andhra Pradesh has built a museum in Eluru, where nearly 400 artefacts dating back to the early historic period (from 6th Century BC to 4th Century BC) to the 19th Century AD. Concept- […]
Large share of India’s threatened endemic species in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka: Study Subject: Environment Context- Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka host a large share of India’s threatened and endemic species of amphibians, birds and mammals, according to a new study. Concept- The three states account for 51 per cent of the […]
The mysterious Hepatitis outbreak in children around the world Subject: Science & Tech Context- A series of unexplained cases of Hepatitis B in children has taken over the world. Many countries including the US and UK reported mysterious cases of a few children being diagnosed with Hepatitis B. Concept- What is Hepatitis B? […]
SSLV ‘development flights’ likely in 2022 Subject: Science & Tech Context- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is hoping to have all three development flights planned for its ‘baby rocket’ — the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) — in 2022 itself. Concept- What is SSLV? The SSLV is a small-lift launch vehicle being […]
Public trust doctrine Subject : Polity Section : Constitution Context: Recently SC used public trust doctrine Concept: The public trust doctrine is a principle that clearly says that certain resources are for the public and the government is responsible to protect it. According to the Doctrine of trust, the State is the trustee of […]
Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCCs) Subject: Polity Section: Governance Context: Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced that all 100 smart cities will have Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCCs), under Smart Cities Mission (SCM). Content: The Integrated Command and Control Centers are envisaged to be the brain for city operation, exception handling, […]
PM CARES Fund Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: PM CARES Fund cannot contract out of the Constitution, Delhi HC Background: In 2021, the Delhi High Court was informed that the PM CARES Fund is not a Government of India fund and that the amount collected by it does not go to the Consolidated Fund of India. […]
How ethanol can save sugarcane farmers Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Context- The diversion of sugarcane to ethanol production could be a win win for both farmers as well as for the energy security of the country. Concept- This season’s drought in Brazil affected sugar production and hence Indian sugar is in demand. […]
Edible oil Subject: Economy Section External Sector Context: A ban on crude palm oil could have impacted India much more as India meets 85% of its requirement of crude palm oil via imports, and the bulk of the imports are from Indonesia and Malaysia. Details: India’s vegetable oil economy is the world’s fourth […]
The Agreement on Safeguards Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Context: India, together with South Korea, China, Japan, Switzerland, Brazil and Turkey, has called for withdrawal of safeguard duties on steel imports imposed by the EU arguing that it was no longer appropriate since the bloc’s imports had already declined. Concept: The EU’s safeguard duties- […]