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Renunciation of Indian Citizenship

In News More than six lakh Indians renounced citizenship in the past five years, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha.  The reason for a large number of Indians surrendering their citizenship was not stated in the reply. Background Revised Form XXII under Citizenship Rules: In 2018, the MHA revised Form XXII […]

Stubble Burning & PM 2.5

In Context The average contribution of stubble burning to Delhi’s PM2.5 level in November was 14.6%, according to data from the government-run monitoring agency SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research). PM 2.5 refers to the ambient airborne particles of size 2.5 micrometres that are emitted from various sources and are linked […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 &9   Riding consumption and farm uptick, the economy grows at 8.4% in the second quarter   How to read Q2 GDP data   Capital Gains  (Economy) Why did the Indian economy clock a healthy growth rate of 8.4 per cent […]

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Context  RBI is working out a phased implementation strategy for the introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency with little or no disruption. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, which would enable it to launch a CBDC.  About Central Bank Digital Currency It is a […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Apologise if you want to return to Rajya Sabha: Goyal to 12 MPs   (Polity and Governance)   Know about the powers of presiding officers to deal with MPs disrupting proceedings, How often have disruptions led to the suspension […]

Char Dham Devasthanam Management Act

In News Recently, the Uttarakhand government announced the withdrawal of the Char Dham Devasthanam Management Act. About The Char Dham Devasthanam Board Act had sought to extend control over 51 Hindu shrines and had been opposed tooth and nail from seers and managements of the shrines.  The move was done on the recommendation of the […]

World AIDS Day

In News Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day.  About the Day It was first observed in 1988 by WHO.  Aim: To spread awareness about the disease  Theme (2021):  ‘End inequalities. End AIDS’. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)  About: It is a chronic, potentially life-threatening health condition caused by the human immunodeficiency […]

Pashmina Production

In News  Recently, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has roped in 4 Khadi Institutions from Varanasi & Ghazipur districts in Uttar Pradesh for processing Raw Pashmina wool and weaving it further into the woollen fabric.  This is the first-ever attempt to introduce the heritage craft of Pashmina weaving outside J&K and familiarize the artisans […]

Kyhytysuka Sachicarum

In News  A team of international researchers from Canada, Colombia, and Germany has discovered a new extinct marine reptile. A new 130-million-year-old marine reptile fossil sheds light on the evolution of hypercarnivory of these last-surviving ichthyosaurs. About Kyhytysuka sachicarum The specimen, a stunningly preserved metre-long skull, is one of the last surviving ichthyosaurs – ancient […]

Border Security Force (BSF) Raising Day

In News The Border Security Force is celebrating its 57th Raising Day on 1 December. Border Security Force (BSF) About: It is India’s border guarding forces along the borders of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Administrative Control: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Purpose: It was raised in the wake of the 1965 War on 1 December 1965 […]