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PM to launch National Learning Week today Sub :Schemes Sec: Msc Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the Karmayogi Saptah or National Learning Week on Saturday. The initiative aims to give fresh momentum to the capacity development of civil servants, focusing on both individual and organizational growth. The program is […]
Global parliamentarians rally behind WHO pandemic agreement in Berlin Sub: IR Sec: Int Conventions Context: Parliamentarians from around the world gathered in Berlin, Germany to support the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement by signing a landmark global statement at the UNITE Global Summit. Global Parliamentary Statement emphasised four core commitments: Equity: Ensuring […]
Argentina’s La Rioja Province Introduces ‘Chachos’ as Emergency Tender Amid Austerity Measures Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Introduction of ‘Chachos’: Chachos are newly introduced emergency tender in La Rioja, not a part of the national currency (Argentine pesos) or U.S. dollars. These are initiated by the left-wing populist governor of La Rioja […]
RBI Orders ‘Cease and Desist’ on 4 NBFCs Over Usurious Pricing and Regulatory Deviations Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Action by RBI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a ‘cease and desist’ order to four non-banking financial corporations (NBFCs). The action is taken due to usurious pricing and other regulatory violations […]
How paddy variety PR-126 became a victim of its own popularity Sub : Geo Sec: Eco geo About the controversy: In the recent years, PR-126 has faced scrutiny due to alleged low milling out-turn ratios (OTR), leading to rice shellers refusing to accept this variety. The controversy has escalated into a political issue, […]
Saudi Arabia launches new digital platform to ensure wage protection Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Context: Saudi Arabia is implementing a series of digitally enforceable measures aimed at improving working conditions for foreign workers, including those from India. These measures align with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals, focusing on labour rights and reducing […]
How paddy variety PR-126 became a victim of its own popularity Sub : Geo Sec: Eco geo About the controversy: In the recent years, PR-126 has faced scrutiny due to alleged low milling out-turn ratios (OTR), leading to rice shellers refusing to accept this variety. The controversy has escalated into a political issue, […]
NPPA revises the ceiling prices of eight scheduled drugs to meet the twin objectives of availability and affordability Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved a 50% increase in the ceiling prices of eleven essential formulations from eight different drugs. Drugs Affected: These drugs are primarily […]
Govt notifies seed varieties suitable for rabi season after 2 months of release by PM Sub : Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 109 new seed varieties in August as part of a 100-day government initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity. Details: Of these, 20 varieties are suitable for […]
Antelope like Blackbuck and Gazelle like Chinkara are not ‘deer’; know the difference Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: There is frequent confusion between antelope and deer in Indian media. Despite their similar appearances, the two belong to distinct taxonomic families. Taxonomy: Both deer and antelope are part of the Kingdom […]