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Water of Ganga, 21 other rivers in Bihar unfit to even bathe in, finds state pollution control board Subject: Geography Section: Indian geography Context: The Bihar State Pollution Control Board’s (BSPCB) annual report for 2023-24 has declared the water quality of 22 rivers in Bihar, including the Ganga, as unfit for bathing. Details: […]
Tanzania switches on the first turbine of the hydro unit in World Heritage site Subject: Environment Section: Protected Area Context: Tanzania has switched on the first turbine of a new hydroelectric plant set to double power generation capacity but which has drawn stiff opposition from conservationists because of its location in a U.N.-designated […]
Modi to inaugurate three ISRO facilities today Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to review the progress of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme and inaugurate three significant facilities of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. Details: The Gaganyaan mission, […]
Congress alleges I-T Dept withdrew 65cr from its accounts: Do political parties have to pay Income tax? Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: The Congress party alleged that the Income Tax Department instructed banks to transfer over Rs. 65 crore from the accounts of the Congress, the Youth Congress (IYC) and the National Students’ […]
Sebi cautions investors against fraudulent trading platforms offering stock mkt access via FPI route Subject: Economy Section: Financial market Context: Capital markets regulator Sebi has cautioned investors against fraudulent trading platforms, claiming to facilitate stock market access to Indians through Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) route. More on news: The cautionary statement came after […]
Ayurvedic Nutrition for Adolescent Girls Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: A national event on collaboration between the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of Ayush for nutritional improvement in adolescent girls took place at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi today (26 February, 2024). More on news: A Memorandum of Understanding was […]
G-33 Ministerial Statement on Agriculture Trade Negotiations at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference G-33 Ministerial Meeting, Abu Dhabi, 25 February 2024 Subject: IR Section: Int Organisation Context: Ministers and Representatives of the G-33 Members, met in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, on 25 February 2024, on the sideline of the 13th WTO […]
Ahead of Gaganyaan, ISRO’s CE-20 engine already has a notable legacy Subject: Science and tech Section: Space Sector What is Gaganyaan: The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s ongoing project to send a 3-day manned mission to the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) of 400 km with a crew of 3 members and bring them safely […]
Discovery of temples in Telangana shows spread of Chalukya reign Subject: History Section: Art and Culture What is new discovery: Team discovered two temples on Bank of the Krishna River and five within the Mudimanikyam village in Telangana. Team also discovered an inscription dated to the rulers of Badami Chalukyas( the present-day Karnataka […]
Poverty levels below 5%, claims chief of Centre’s think tank Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Poverty Line: A Poverty Line is defined as the basic needs that an individual requires to sustain his or her livelihood. Above the poverty line (APL): A person who is able to earn enough money to cover […]