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SFIO arrests ‘mastermind’ of China-linked shell companies Subject: Economy The Serious Frauds Investigation Office (SFIO) has arrested one person named Dortse, the alleged mastermind of a widespread racket involving setting up of shell companies with Chinese links and supply of dummy directors. Serious Frauds Investigation Office SFIO is a multi-disciplinary organization under the […]
Dara Shikoh Subject: History Context: The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today said that this spirit of mutual respect was exemplified by Indian kings too – from the time of the great Asoka to the crown prince Dara Shikoh. Concept: Dara Shikoh, also known as Dara Shukoh, was the eldest son and heir-apparent […]
Acharya Vinoba Bhave Subject: History Context: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti. Concept: Vinayak Narahari also known as Vinoba Bhave (11 September 1895 – 15 November 1982) was an Indian advocate of nonviolence and human rights. He is considered a National Teacher of […]
The slowdown of continental plates linked to volcanic eruptions triggered mass extinctions: Study Subject: Geography Context: Slow-moving continental plates may have triggered a series of volcanic eruptions and mass extinctions in the Toarcian Period — the warmest interval of the Jurassic Period — about 183 million years ago, according to a new study […]
Why is the Kushiyara river treaty between India and Bangladesh important? Subject: IR During Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India from September 5 to 8, the two sides signed a slew of agreements, including the first water sharing agreement since the landmark Ganga Waters Treaty, 1996. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) […]
How does a rabies vaccine work? Subject: Health The death of a 12-year-old girl in Kerala from rabies, despite having multiple inoculations of the vaccine, has raised questions on the efficacy of rabies vaccines in India and their availability. How does a rabies vaccine work? Rabies is a disease that is caused by […]
1000 adoptions pending but new rule sows confusion Subject: Governance There is confusion over implementation of new adoption rules that require transfer of adoption petitions from courts to District Magistrates, and parents, adoption agencies and activists are worried that this could lead to further delays in a long and arduous procedure. The Parliament […]
Why cloudburst forecast in India still remains elusive Subject: Geography What is Cloudburst? A cloudburst has a very specific definition: Rainfall of 10 cm or more in an hour over a roughly 10 km x 10-km area is classified as a cloudburst event. By this definition, 5 cm of rainfall in a half- […]
Pakistan flood Subject : Environment Context: Pakistan is responsible for less than 1% of the world’s planet-warming gases, European Union data shows, yet it is the eighth most vulnerable nation to the climate crisis, according to the Global Climate Risk Index. Concept : The CCPI is developed by not-for-profit organisations German watch and New Climate […]
India launches community support scheme for ‘adopting’ TB patients, providing nutritional assistance Subject: Governance Individuals, non-profits, institutions and corporations can now “adopt” tuberculosis (TB) patients to support their nutritional needs, additional diagnostics and vocational training. This is part of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaanlaunched by President DroupadiMurmu September 9, 2022. Under this, the Nikshay […]