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PM Modi flags off RRTS: What is this mass transport system, how it can benefit NCR Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: India’s first mass rapid system {Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)} dedicated to regional connectivity, was inaugurated by the Prime Minister. Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS): Core objective of RRTS: Semi high-speed […]
IMF-World Bank annual meetings 2023: Did talks advance climate justice? Subject: Environment Section: International conventions Context: The annual meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), concluded on October 15, 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco. Details: Global climate investment of at least $4-6 trillion per year is required to achieve […]
As part of ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains Subject: Schemes Context: The Indian Railways will operate special trains to transport volunteers carrying mitti (soil) from State capitals and other major stations across the country to reach New Delhi on October 29. About Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign: Under this campaign soil collected from different parts of the country in August will be used to develop a garden along the Kartavya Path […]
From Nov. 1, only electric, CNG, BSVI diesel buses to run in NCR Subject: Environment Section: Legislation and authority Context: From November 1, only electric, CNG, and BS VI compliant diesel buses will be allowed to operate between Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region that fall in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, […]
Low-Pressure System In Arabian Sea Set To Intensify Into Cyclonic Storm ‘Tej’ Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: A low-pressure area over the southeast and the adjoining southwest Arabian Sea has developed into a depression and is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 21 morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) […]
Eradicate manual scavenging, SC tells Centre, States Subject: Polity Section: legislation in news Context: The Supreme Court on Friday said claims of fraternity, equality, and dignity among citizens remain a mere illusion if a sizeable section of society is forced to enter sewers for a living and die trapped in them even a decade after the outlawing of […]
Canada recalls 41 diplomats Subject: IR Section: International conventions Context: Canada recalls 41 diplomats More about the news: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized the Indian government for making life difficult for people in India and Canada. This comes after Canada withdrew 41 diplomats from India due to concerns about their safety and […]
Government not clearing all collegium picks in one go disturbs seniority says Supreme Court Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: Supreme Court concern on Government selectively clearing Collegium picks More about the news: The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over the selective clearance of names from the list recommended by the Collegium for […]
How MPs ask questions in Lok Sabha Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: The BJP MP had accused Mahua Moitra of accepting money from a businessman to ask questions in Parliament. What is the procedure for raising the questions: The procedure for raising questions is governed by: Rules 32 to 54 of the “Rules […]
Scientists spot most distant ‘fast radio burst’ recorded in history Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space technology Context: Scientists spot most distant ‘fast radio burst’ recorded in history More about the news: Researchers have identified a remote “fast radio burst” (FRB), the most distant ever detected, originating in a galaxy eight billion […]