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Ethiopia Receives IMF Relief After Easing Forex Curbs Sub: IR Sec: Int org Background: Ethiopia has recently eased foreign exchange curbs as part of a broad economic reform package. This move coincides with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of a loan to Ethiopia, which is seeking a multibillion-dollar bailout. Key Developments: Currency […]
Educated mothers of young kids can help strengthen their learning journey Subject: Schemes Sec: Education Context: The new National Education Policy (NEP 2020) was launched on July 29, four years ago. One of NEP 2020’s key recommendations was to ensure that by the time children reach Grade 3, they have acquired foundational literacy and numeracy […]
The recommendations for equivalence across India’s 69 school boards Subject: Schemes Sec: Education Context: In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, PARAKH, a standard-setting body under the NCERT, has submitted to the Ministry of Education an ‘equivalence’ report. More on News: The NEP provides for the formation of a body like […]
Israel-Hezbollah conflict is heating up Subject: IR Sec: Places in news Context: A deadly rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has added to concerns that Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah could be sucked into a full-scale war – something they have both previously indicated they want to avoid but for […]
No-confidence motion against West Bengal Speaker Biman Banerjee Subject: Polity Sec: Legislature Context: West Bengal BJP MLAs moved a no-confidence motion against Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee. Their letter addressed to the Principal Secretary stated, “this House regretfully disapproves of the conduct of Shri Biman Banerjee and resolves that he be removed from the […]
India’s open ecosystems face an unusual threat: trees Sub: Env Sec: Ecosystem Context: A study published in Global Change Biology reported that an increase in tree cover in open ecosystems like savannahs and grasslands has led to a substantial decline in native grassland birds, with the African Savannah experiencing a more than 20% […]
122 dead as landslides flatten Wayanad villages Sub: Geo Sec: Physical geo Context: At least 122 people were killed and 197 injured due to multiple landslides in Vythiri taluk, Wayanad district, Kerala, on July 30. Affected area: Chooramala Bridge, Chaliyar River. Worst landslides in India: Guwahati, Assam September 18, 1948 The landslide took […]
Athletes worldwide turn to genetic screening for improved performance. Experts, though, caution against over-reliance on this emerging science Subject: Sci Sec: Health Context: After winning seven gold medals in Commonwealth Games, 41-year-old table tennis player Sharath Kamal left no stone unturned in his preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which began on […]
Any further delay in Census taking is perilous Subject: Polity Sec: Msc Context: When the Centre did not extend the deadline of June 30, 2024 to freeze administrative boundaries for the purpose of the Census, hopes were raised that the decennial Census operations, initially scheduled to begin in 2020 as a prelude to […]
SC declines to grant interim stay of Patna HC decision quashing 65% quota in Bihar Subject: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Supreme Court refused to order interim stay of a Patna High Court decision quashing reservation up to 65% for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in public employment and institutions More […]