What is Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and how it impacts the climate?

The EU is weaning itself off piped Russian gas by rapidly expanding imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from US. What is Liquefied Natural Gas or LNG? LNG is natural gas reduced to a liquid state (liquefaction) through intense cooling to around -161 degrees Celsius (-259 Fahrenheit). It is constituted almost wholly of methane —… Continue reading

What are Additional Tier-1 (AT-1) Bonds?

The Bombay High Court has quashed the write-off of Additional Tier-1 (AT1) bonds worth Rs 8,400 crore issued by Yes Bank Ltd, bringing relief to investors. What are AT1 bonds? AT-1, short for Additional Tier-1 bonds, are a type of unsecured, perpetual bonds that banks issue to shore up their core capital base to meet… Continue reading

Intra-national COP: An innovative approach of cooperation

Context India revised its target to reduce the carbon intensity of its GDP to 45 percent by 2030, more ambitious than the earlier target of 34 percent. These National carbon emission targets were globally appreciated and have further strengthened its leadership position in climate action. Crack Prelims 2023! Talk to our Rankers Spirit of cooperative… Continue reading

Police conference: Highlighting the Challenges and solutions

Context A conference of the Directors General of Police of all the states and union territories is being held in Delhi from January 20 to 22. The Prime Minister will be attending all the sessions of the three-day conference. Crack Prelims 2023! Talk to our Rankers All you need to know about the Conference This… Continue reading

Women to get Command Roles in the Indian Army

As many as 108 women officers in the Army are set to be cleared for the rank of Colonel (selection grade) which will make them eligible to command units and troops in their respective arms and services for the first time. What exactly does Commanding a unit mean? Once promoted to a Colonel, an officer… Continue reading

Forex Reserves zoom by $10.417 billion to $572 billion

India’s forex reserves zoomed by $10.417 billion to $572 billion, making it one of the biggest weekly jumps in recent times. Recent trends in FOREX Reserves In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped by $1.268 billion to $561.583 billion. In October 2021, the country’s forex reached an all-time high of $645 billion.… Continue reading

What are Hakku Patras or Title Deeds?

PM has distributed Hakku Patra (land title deeds) to five Lambani (Banjara) tribes, a nomadic Scheduled Caste group, during a launch programme in Karnataka. What are Hakku Patras? A title deed is a property ownership document, and the bearer of the document owns the land. The title deeds enable owners to avail of bank loans… Continue reading

What constitutes a Trademark Violation?

The Delhi High Court dismissed a case of trademark infringement brought by the global fast food chain against a Delhi-based restaurant. What is a trademark? A trademark is a symbol, design, word or phrase that is identified with a business. When a trademark is registered, its owner can claim “exclusive rights” on its use. The… Continue reading

Herpetofauna and the Impact of crop pesticides

Context The demand for land for food production always results in an uncomfortable trade-off between agricultural expansion and species conservation. One can see an example of this trade-off in paddy fields, whose unique combination of wet and drylands provide ideal habitats for amphibians and reptiles. However, Amphibians and reptiles are bearing the brunt of crop… Continue reading

Indo-pacific and the New Eurasia

Context Japan, which invented the contemporary geopolitical idea of the Indo-Pacific, is now well on its way to changing the way we think about the relationship between Asia and Europe. In his swing through Europe last week, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s message was simple, the security of Europe and the Indo-Pacific is indivisible. Crack Prelims… Continue reading

In news: National Export Co-operative Society

The first consignment expected to be exported by the first-ever National Export Co-operative Society. Why in news? The Union Cabinet on January 11 approved the setting up Multi-State Seed Society, Multi-State Organic Society and Multi State Export Society. What is National Export Co-operative Society (NECS)? The society will have an authorised share capital of ₹2,000… Continue reading

[pib] Channapatna Toys

Augmented Reality of Channapatna Toys were displayed at First Movers Coalition (FMC) Leadership Meeting of the World Economic Forum. Channapatna Toys Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication… Continue reading

Much Needed Amendments in WHO

Context India has proposed several amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) that take into account the socio-economic development of states, promote One Health, among other things. Crack Prelims 2023! Talk to our Rankers What are the amendments proposed by India? International Health Regulations: The country advocated implementing IHR to be in accordance with (the)… Continue reading

Highlights of ASER 2022

Pratham’s Annual Survey of Education Report (ASER) 2022 — the first full-fledged one after the pandemic has now been published. ASER Survey This is an annual survey (published by the education non-profit Pratham) that aims to provide reliable estimates of children’s enrolment and basic learning levels for each district and state in India. ASER has… Continue reading

TRAI’s Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Proposal

Telecom operators have expressed concerns over user privacy on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) proposal. Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Under this phones would need to display the name of a caller, by extracting the name of the telecom subscriber from their SIM registration data. The feature would provide the called… Continue reading

What is National Coal Index (NCI)?

The Ministry of Coal has launched the sixth round of commercial coal mines’ auction for 141 coal mines. What is the news? As per the provisions of the tender document, the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) to be submitted for each successfully auctioned coal mine is to be revised annually based on the National Coal Index… Continue reading

[pib] Grameen Udyami Scheme

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship the felicitation program of 200 tribal women under the Grameen Udyami Scheme. Grameen Udyami Scheme It was launched to augment skill training in tribal communities for their inclusive and sustainable growth. It is a unique multiskilling project, funded by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) that aims to train… Continue reading

Chinese hydro-hegemony over Brahmaputra

India has planned to build a buffer reservoir in the proposed Arunachal hydropower project to counter China’s proposed 60,000 MW Medog hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River. Brahmaputra hydrology: A tool of aggression for China China has continued to use the water of river Brahmaputra for its interest and has intentionally created hazardous conditions for… Continue reading

Agnipath Scheme game changer says PM

The Agnipath scheme for recruitment is a “transformative policy” which will be a “game changer” in strengthening the armed forces, said the Prime Minister. What is Agnipath Scheme? This will be the only form of recruitment of soldiers into the three defence services from now. Recruits under the scheme will be known as ‘Agniveers’. After… Continue reading

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