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India to enter cathode active material (CAM) production Subject: Economy Section: External Sector In News: India aims for self-reliance in cathode materials by partnering with Altmin Key Points: India aims for self-reliance in cathode materials by partnering with Altmin to produce Lithium Ferrous Phosphate, a crucial component of Cathode Active Materials used in […]
Rupee sinks to new low on strong $, weak yuan Subject: Economy Section: External Sector In News: The rupee sank to an all-time closing low owing to a strong dollar Key Points: The rupee sank to an all-time closing low on Thursday, weighed down by a strong dollar index and a weakening Chinese […]
Sri-Lanka IMF Bailout and IMF review Subject: International Relations Section: International Organisation Context: IMF to conduct the first review of Sri Lanka Bailout in mid September. More about the Sri Lankan Bailout: In September 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Sri Lankan authorities reached a staff-level agreement to support Sri Lanka’s […]
Significant drop in poverty as per National Multidimensional Poverty Index report Subject: Economy Section: Indices and Reports In News: 13.5-crore people came out of poverty from 2015- 2019 as per the second National Multidimensional Poverty Index report. Key Points: The 2nd National Multidimensional Poverty Index report, published by Niti Aayog notes significant drop […]
PM-eBus Sewa approved by Cabinet Subject: Schemes In News: Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service Key Points: The e-bus scheme is meant to augment city bus operations, and will prioritise cities having no organised bus service. Around 10,000 e-Buses to be deployed on […]
Centre and WHO to launch Global Initiative on Digital Health Subject: IR Section: International Organisation Context: India in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) will launch the Global Initiative on Digital Health on August 19 as part of the ongoing G-20 summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) WHO-managed […]
Cracks on Jagannath Temple’s Nata Mandap raise concern Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: An Amicus Curiae appointed by the Orissa High Court has found evidence of wear and tear in the structures of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, an Archaeological Survey of India–protected monument. The structure dates back to the […]
SC unveils handbook to eliminate gender stereotypes from law Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: The 30-page Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes aims to free the judiciary and the legal community from the mechanical application of gender stereotypical language in judgments, orders, and court pleadings. Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes The handbook’s purpose is […]
HC bats for animals’ right to live without fear, orders relocation of 495 families near T.N. Tiger reserve Subject: Environment Section: Protected Area in news Context: Highlighting the right of animals to live free from fear and distress, the Madras High Court has ordered relocation of 495 families of Thengumarahada village, situated within […]
The importance of the Sulina Channel to Ukraine grain trade Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Russia, in overnight drone strikes targeted ports and grain storage facilities along the Danube river in Ukraine. Details: The Danube delta has provided Ukraine with an alternative passage for its grain after Russia withdrew from the […]