In news: Palar River
Why in the News? The British-era Palar River Anaicut, a masonry check dam built in 1858, is undergoing a major… Continue reading In news: Palar River
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[31st January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: An opportunity to settle Sri Lanka’s ethnic problem
PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri… Continue reading [31st January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: An opportunity to settle Sri Lanka’s ethnic problem
Cabinet approves Mechanism for procurement of ethanol by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) under EBP Programme
Why in the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a revision in the ethanol procurement price… Continue reading Cabinet approves Mechanism for procurement of ethanol by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) under EBP Programme
India approves Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSME manufacturers
Why in the News? The government approved a Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme (MCGS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).… Continue reading India approves Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSME manufacturers
[pib] E-Shram Microsites & Occupational Shortage Index (OSI)
Why in the News? Union Minister for Labour & Employment has launched State and Union Territory Microsites under the e-Shram… Continue reading [pib] E-Shram Microsites & Occupational Shortage Index (OSI)
Asteroid Bennu Samples hold Secrets of Life’s Origins
Why in the News? NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security–Regolith Explorer) mission has delivered samples from asteroid Bennu,… Continue reading Asteroid Bennu Samples hold Secrets of Life’s Origins
Places in news: Kurdistan Region
Why in the News? India has dispatched a humanitarian aid consignment to the Kurdistan region of Iraq. What is the… Continue reading Places in news: Kurdistan Region
[30th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Bridge the milk divide for a nutritionally secure India
PYQ Relevance: Q.) How far do you agree with the view that the focus on the lack of availability of… Continue reading [30th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Bridge the milk divide for a nutritionally secure India
How can the Budget arrest growth decline?
Why in the News? The growth rate is lower than what the government had expected. Looking at past trends, the… Continue reading How can the Budget arrest growth decline?
[pib] DGFT launches enhanced eCoO 2.0 System
Why in the News? The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0… Continue reading [pib] DGFT launches enhanced eCoO 2.0 System
Why Greenland’s crystal blue lakes have turned brown?
Why in the News? A new study has revealed that over 7,500 lakes in western Greenland have turned brown, suffered… Continue reading Why Greenland’s crystal blue lakes have turned brown?
Labrys portucalensis F11
Why in the News? A research team has discovered that Labrys portucalensis F11, a strain of aerobic bacteria from the… Continue reading Labrys portucalensis F11
Organophosphate Poisoning in J&K
Why in the News? A mysterious illness in Jammu & Kashmir has caused 17 deaths, with doctors suspecting organophosphate poisoning… Continue reading Organophosphate Poisoning in J&K
“One Nation, One Time” in the country
Why in the News? To ensure uniform timekeeping, the government has proposed new rules requiring Indian Standard Time (IST) to… Continue reading “One Nation, One Time” in the country
Why meteorologists are comparing Storm Eowyn to a bomb?
Why in the News? Storm Éowyn has hit the British Isles with very strong winds, especially in Ireland and Scotland.… Continue reading Why meteorologists are comparing Storm Eowyn to a bomb?
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)?
Why in the News? In an alarming move, the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases rise to 110 in Pune. What is… Continue reading What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)?
Places in News: Sudan’s Darfur Region
Why in the News? At least 70 people were killed in a drone strike on the last working hospital in… Continue reading Places in News: Sudan’s Darfur Region
Mapping: Lao PDR
Why in the News? The Indian Embassy in Lao PDR has successfully rescued 67 Indian nationals who were trafficked and… Continue reading Mapping: Lao PDR
Why Bombay HC said use of loudspeakers is not essential to religion?
Why in the News? The High Court was hearing a petition from two residents’ groups in Mumbai’s Nehru Nagar, Kurla… Continue reading Why Bombay HC said use of loudspeakers is not essential to religion?
Earth’s magnetic North Pole is shifting toward Siberia
Why in the News? Earth’s magnetic north pole, a critical point where the planet’s magnetic field lines converge, is in… Continue reading Earth’s magnetic North Pole is shifting toward Siberia
