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India’s Forex Reserves See Sharpest Weekly Drop on Record Sub : Eco Sec: Externals sector Record Weekly Drop: Forex reserves fell by $17.8 billion during the week of November 15, marking the largest weekly drop on record since 1998. Reserves reached a four-month low of $657.89 billion. Factors Contributing to Decline: Strengthening Dollar: […]
Everything you need to know about Chhattisgarh’s newest tiger reserve Sub : Env Sec : Protected Area in news Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve: India’s 56th Tiger Reserve: Notified earlier this month by the Chhattisgarh government. Significance: Expected to help boost Chhattisgarh’s dwindling tiger population and serve as a potential site for reintroducing […]
Exponential Rise in Peafowl Population in Tamil Nadu Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Why in News Recent research by the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Coimbatore, has revealed a significant increase in the peafowl population in Tamil Nadu. This growth has raised concerns among farmers due to […]
Strengthening Immunization Efforts to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance in India Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News The observance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week from November 18-24 has highlighted the critical role of vaccination in reducing antibiotic use and combating AMR. Recent data and studies underscore the importance of expanding vaccination coverage in India, […]
Is Delhi Becoming an Uninhabitable City? Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Why in News Delhi’s air pollution has become a critical concern, with severe health implications for its residents. The alarming pollution levels, especially during winter and the impact of extreme weather, raise questions about Delhi’s liveability. These issues disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, making […]
ICC issues arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leaders Sub: IR Sec: Int Organisation Context: The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for several individuals, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and key Hamas officials. These warrants are related to accusations of war crimes and crimes […]
Rock-cut footprints, human figure dating back to Megalithic period unearthed at Kerala’s Kanhirapoil Sub: History Sec: Ancient India Context: A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made in Kanhirapoil, located in the Madikkai Grama Panchayat of Kerala. Details of the discovery: The discovery consists of 24 pairs of footprints, which vary in size from […]
Sanjay Murthy assumes office as India’s new CAG Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: Sanjay Murthy, a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Himachal Pradesh, has assumed office as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG): The Constitution of India (Article 148) provides for […]
Hit Ukraine with new mid-range ballistic missile, says Putin on TV Sub : Sci Sec: defence Context: Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a televised address where he discussed the country’s recent military actions, including the launch of a new mid-range ballistic missile, Oreshnik. New Missile System: The missile is called Oreshnik, which translates […]
What is Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, launched at Brazil G20? Sub: IR Sec: Int Org Context: The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2024) marked the official launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, a key initiative under Brazil’s G20 presidency. About the Alliance: Purpose: To connect […]