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21 Andaman Islands named after Param Vir Chakra awardees Subject : Polity Section : Msc About Param Vir Chakra: It is India’s highest military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy. The Param Vir Chakra was introduced on January 26, 1950, on the first […]
21 Andaman Islands named after Param Vir Chakra awardees Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Concept: The Prime Minister of India named the 21 largest unnamed islands in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago after 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. In 2018, Ross Island was named after Netaji, Neil Island was renamed as Shaheed Island and […]
India’s remittance lifeline Subject: Economy Section :External sector Context: Remittances were a source of comfort for India’s BoP during the pandemic. But a shift in share of sources is worrisome. Balance of payments data from the RBI Balance of payments data from the RBI suggest that remittance inflows have been relatively strong through […]
‘Revamp accreditation process for organic certification companies’ Subject : Context: The Indian government should revamp the process of providing accreditation to new organic certification companies and carry out a thorough probe of these firms, a Chennai-based public interest and service trust has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Organic Farming: Products and Certification India’s […]
Organic Farming Subject: Economic Geography Section: Agriculture Context: The total increase in lands in India under organic cultivation was 3,59,000 hectares, according to IFOAM -Organics International data. More about the News: India among top 3 nations in expanding organic farming in 2020 Of the world’s total 74.9 mh under organic farming, Australia has […]
World Economic Forum agrees to make changes in criteria for gender gap reports Subject: Governance Section: Reports and Indices Context: World Economic Forum (WEF) will take into account the participation of women at panchayat level to rank countries in its future Global Gender Gap reports, which will better India’s position at the global […]
The Finance Ministry has asked public sector banks to begin negotiations for the next round of wage revision for employees, due from November 1, 2022. Subject: Polity Section: National Organisation Context: Wage revision in PSU banks has always been a tedious and time-consuming process with bank managements and unions engaging in tough negotiations. […]
More bio-inspired functional materials pouring out of labs Subject: Science & Tech Section :Biotechnology Bio-inspired materials: Bio-inspired materials are synthetic materials whose structure, properties or function mimic those of natural materials or living matter. Examples include: Light-harvesting photonic materials that mimic photosynthesis Structural composites that imitate the structure of nacre Metal actuators inspired […]
Dealing with drug-resistant pathogens Subject: Science & Tech Section :Biotechnology Context: Pathogens develop drug resistance and we need to find newer drugs against which they have no defence. Antimicrobial peptide (AMP): These are peptides that attach themselves to the body of the pathogen and prevent it from entering our cells. Peptides are small […]
How ISM variability led to more showers in the Bay Subject: Geography Subject : Climatology/ Atomosphere Context: Regions surrounding northern Bay of Bengal (BoB) received higher precipitation than the other parts of India for the last 10,200 years, says a new study. About the study and its findings: Birbal Sahni Institute of Paleosciences, […]