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PM launches Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthanevam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) portal Subject: Schemes Section: Vulnerable section Context: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched a nationwide initiative aimed at offering credit support to the marginalized segments of society More on news: During the event, PM unveiled the ‘Pradhan Mantri SamajikUtthan and Rozgar […]
FBR and energy security Subject: Science and tech Section: Nuclear energy/science India’s FBR programme India’s Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) program, initiated two decades ago, aims to develop comprehensive nuclear fuel cycle capabilities, including electricity production from uranium in nuclear power reactors. In 2003, under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam […]
Supreme Court stops Assam’s move to withdraw notification of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas in news Context: The Supreme Court halted the Assam government’s attempt to withdraw a notification from March 17, 1998, that established the Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, a crucial habitat for one of the largest rhino populations in […]
Warring tribes in Papua New Guinea sign ceasefire deal Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: A temporary ceasefire was negotiated in Papua New Guinea to address ongoing revenge killings in the country’s remote highlands. Background: The central Enga province has experienced years of tit-for-tat fighting, with a significant escalation in recent months. […]
Overcoming theoretical limits on solar cell capacity Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Photovoltaics and solar cells: Photovoltaics is a study focusing on the conversion of light energy into electrical energy. Solar cells, which are key devices in photovoltaics, harness the energy from the Sun, Earth’s primary light and energy source. Solar cells […]
Japan Nears Interest Rate Hike: Financial Markets Gear Up for Transition Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy In a dramatic shift in Japan’s financial markets, rising interest rates are looming on the horizon, a phenomenon not seen in decades. Transition to Rising Interest Rates: Japanese financial markets are preparing for an imminent rise in […]
Call for Review of TRIPS Agreement: India’s Joint Statement at WTO Subject: IR Section: International organisation Under 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Abu Dhabi, where the temporary waiver of certain intellectual property rights (TRIPS) for Covid-19 related therapeutics and diagnostics was not extended, India, along with Bangladesh, Colombia, […]
Public Health Foundation of India surpasses Harvard, bags second place in global rankings for schools of public health Subject: Polity Section: National body Context: In the first global rankings for schools of public health, the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) has secured an impressive second place, surpassing Harvard. More on news: The […]
What is Cuttack’s famed silver filigree work, which recently received GI tag Subject: History Section: Arta and culture Context: The famous Rupa Tarakasi, or silver filigree work of Odisha’s Cuttack, has received the geographical indication (GI) tag. More on news: The Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Limited (Utkalika) had applied for the tag. […]
GI tag for Majuli masks of Assam: History, cultural significance of the centuries-old art form Subject: History Section: Arta and culture Context: The traditional Majuli masks in Assam were given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Centre on Monday (March 4). More on news: Majuli manuscript painting also got the GI label. […]