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India’s oldest living city found in Vadnagar Subject :History Section: Art and culture Context: A joint study by five prominent institutions has found evidence of a cultural continuity in Vadnagar in present day Gujarat even after the collapse of the Harappan civilisation, thus making it likely that the “Dark Age” was a myth. More about the News: The excavation was done by a team of scientists from IIT Kharagpur, Archaeological Survey of India, Physical Research Laboratory, Jawaharlal Nehru University […]
A near-complete dam linked to Ken-Betwa project is yet to get environment clearance Subject : Geography Section: Mapping Context: The Lower Orr dam, a crucial part of Madhya Pradesh’s contribution to the Ken-Betwa River interlinking project, has been found in violation of environmental clearance laws by an expert committee of the Union Environment […]
Changing environment caused the demise of largest primate Subject :Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: The extinction of Gigantopithecus blacki, the largest known primate, was attributed to its struggle to adapt to environmental changes, according to a paper in Nature. Details. This research addresses a significant gap in understanding why this giant ape failed to […]
Govt reconstitutes EPFO Board Subject :Polity Section: National Body Context: The Centre reconstituted the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) by excluding representatives of the Opposition trade unions INTUC, AITUC and AIUTUC from the panel. More on news: All India Manufacturers Association, an organization of employers started […]
India’s First National Highway Steel Slag Road section on NH- 66 Mumbai-Goa National Highway inaugurated Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Context: Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member (S&T), NITI AAYOG has inaugurated India’s First National Highway Steel Slag Road section on NH- 66 Mumbai-Goa National Highway. More on news: The Steel Slag Road Technology which was […]
Impacts of Growing Household Credit on Indian Economy Subject: Economy Section: National Economy Positive Effects on Consumption and GDP: Research department emphasizes the positive effects of growing household credit on consumption and, consequently, GDP growth. Increased household credit is seen as a driver for economic expansion. Scope for Augmentation: Compared to developed countries, […]
Global Unemployment Outlook – ILO Report 2024 Subject: IR Section: International Organisation Projected Increase in Unemployment Rate: The International Labour Organization (ILO) predicts a global unemployment rate of 5.2% in 2024, a slight increase from 5.1% in the previous year. Cause: The main factor contributing to the rise is an increase in joblessness […]
US SEC approves Bitcoin ETFs: A Game-Changer for Cryptocurrency Industry Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Landmark SEC Approval: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the establishment of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by 11 investment firms, including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton. Listing on Major Exchanges: Investment firms can now list […]
Overview of Retail Inflation Subject: Economy Section: Inflation Data Release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released data on Friday indicating retail inflation growth in December at 5.7%. Understanding Retail Inflation (CPI): Retail inflation, also known as Consumer Price Inflation (CPI), reflects the price rise affecting consumers. This data is pivotal in […]
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Pharma Exports Boost: The Union government has urged the US to enhance inspections by the US Food and Drug Administration in India to elevate pharmaceutical exports. This appeal is part of the broader effort to strengthen trade ties, as highlighted in the joint […]