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Poland and Ukraine ban wheat import from Ukraine Subject: International Relations Section: Msc Context: Poland and Hungary have decided to ban imports of grain and other food from neighbouring Ukraine. More about the news: Poland and Hungary have imposed a ban on food grain from Ukraine until 30 June including a prohibition on […]
Collecting voice samples to aid investigation: process and legality Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Context: Congress Leader Jagdish Tytler has appeared before the CBI to submit samples of his voice as part of the investigation into his alleged role in three murders in Delhi’s Pul Bangash area by a mob during the anti-Sikh violence […]
G7 Ministers commit to move to carbon-free power by 2035 Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Context: A proposal to have a 2030 deadline for phasing out coal was shot down and the final text gives leeway for continued investment in gas, on the grounds that it could be a stopgap against energy […]
Passive funds’ AUM grows 34% in FY23 nears ₹7 lakh crore Subject :Economy Section: National Income Passive investing refers to a strategy adopted by investors to optimize their returns by buying and holding a broad base of securities rather than churning portfolios by buying and selling them frequently. The main aim is not […]
Consensus on definition of startups among G20 nations may emerge by July Subject: Economy Section: National Income Context: G20 nations are working towards agreeing on a common definition for start-ups by July this year to help create an ecosystem that will enable global policymaking, say officials. A G20 Startup20 Engagement Group was formed recently to […]
Sewage overload: Why the Ganga remains polluted despite cleanliness drives Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: At least 71% of the river’s monitoring stations reported alarming levels of faecal coliform in January 2023. More on the News: Union minister of state for Jal Shakti told the Parliament that the NamamiGange Programme has been able […]
Aspirational Toilets Subject : schemes Concept : According to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, a directive has been delivered to all State governments requiring them to make sure that 25% of newly built public toilet seats in any city or urban unit would be “aspirational toilets”. These will have high-end […]
MHA cancels OCI status of actor Subject : Polity Concept : The Union Home Ministry has cancelled the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued to Kannada actor Chetan A Kumar for “anti-India activities”. as per the notice, issued by Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). Overseas Citizen of India In 2000, the Union […]
Sudan Crisis Subject : International Relations Concept : Fighting broke out between the Sudanese army and the country’s main paramilitary group on April 15,2023. Paramilitary forces claim to have taken control of the international airport in Khartoum as well as a second airport in Meroe. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces also claimed to […]
Chinese dual-use facilities in Myanmar and Sri Lanka Subject : International Relations Concept : China’s investment in dual-use facilities in Myanmar and Sri Lanka has raised concerns and created unease among its neighbours about China’s growing influence in the region and the potential security implications of these projects. Myanmar is building a military […]