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Can Ukrainian grain be shipped to the world via Croatia? Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Ukraine announced that Croatia had agreed to allow Ukrainian grain to be exported via its ports on the Danube and the Adriatic Sea. Huge logistical challenges: Ukrainian grain can be shipped via two Ukrainian ports […]
No scope for holding talks with Karnataka over Cauvery issue Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: There is no scope for talks with Karnataka over Tamil Nadu’s demand for its rightful share of Cauvery water. Details: The Centre constituted the Tribunal only because no decision could be taken even after talks from 1967 until […]
India’s excess sugar production is guzzling groundwater Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: In 2021-2022, India surpassed Brazil to become the largest sugar producer in the world, producing 359 lakh tonnes – an all-time high. But this isn’t sweet news: with the resources that go into making all that sugar dwindling at an […]
5% of birds in India are endemic, reveals Zoological Survey of India publication Subject: Environment Section: Species in news In the news: A recent publication by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) points out that about 5% of birds found in the country are endemic and are not reported in other parts of […]
Baring the biodiverse heart of the Thar desert Subject: Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: The Thar, one of the most populated deserts in the world, has long been perceived as a barren wasteland. However, a recent study by IIT-Jodhpur shows that this arid ecosystem harbours remarkable biodiversity, containing four distinct ecoregions. Details: The study […]
FPI withdraw funds from India as US Fed, ECB hike rates Subject:Economy Section: External sector In News: FPIs pull out over $1 bn from India in 7 days in view of rate hike by US Fed and ECB Key Points: With interest rates hike in developed markets like the US and the Euro […]
SEBI’s new Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) System Subject: Economy Section: Capital Market In News: SEBI is set to operationalise a new online dispute resolution (ODR) system involving institutions, conciliators and arbitrators for the capital market. Key Points: An investor or client should first take up the grievance with the market participant by lodging […]
Kuttikkanam Palace: Soon-to-be Historical Monument Subject :History Section: Art and Culture Context: The 130-year-old Kuttikkanam Palace, once the summer residence of the kings of erstwhile Travancore, is set to be declared a historical monument. Why is the Kuttikkanam Palace soon to be declared a historical monument? Former summer residence of Travancore kings. Verified […]
Telangana Assembly passes 4 Bills returned by Governor Subject :Polity Section: Federalism Context: The Telangana Assembly, on Friday night, passed four Bills, which were earlier returned by Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan with queries and doubts. What were the four Bills passed by the Telangana Legislative Assembly? Telangana Municipal Laws Amendment Bill, 2022 (increasing co-option […]
Libraries measure progress of Civilisations: President Subject :Schemes Context: President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Festival of Libraries 2023 in New Delhi. What did President emphasize during the inauguration? Stressed that the development of libraries reflects the progress of civilizations and history contains instances of invaders destroying libraries. Libraries are considered a symbol of a […]