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Rani Lakshmibai

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Rani Lakshmibai on her Jayanti. About Rani Lakshmi Bai Lakshmi Bai was born on November 19, 1835, in Kashi, India.                    Early Life: Brought up in the household of the Peshwa (ruler) Baji Rao II.  […]

India world’s largest recipient of remittances: World Bank

In News According to the World Bank, India is the world’s largest recipient of remittances in the year 2021. Key Points India received $87 billion in 2021 with the United States being the biggest source, accounting for over 20 per cent of these funds. India had received over $83 billion in remittances in 2020. India […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS `3 1,9 &14   Centre works on tax framework to regulate cryptocurrencies   Cryptocurrency must not end up in the wrong hands: PM Modi   Brace up for Cryptocurrency  (Cyber Security) Why India seeks global collaboration on regulating cryptocurrencies, with Prime Minister Narendra […]

Global Bribery Risk Rankings

In News India stands at 82 in global bribery risk rankings, dips by five spots. Major Highlights Image: The Tribune Rankings: India has slipped to 82nd position in 2021, five places down from 77th rank last year, in a global list that measures business bribery risks. TRACE: The list by TRACE, an anti-bribery standard setting […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Bankers must support job creators, says Modi   (Economy) Major takeaways from the conference on ‘Creating Synergies for Seamless Credit Flow and Economic Growth, the present status of India’s banking system, Compare the current situation to the national leap […]

Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile

In News  Recently, Russia had carried out another successful test of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile from the Severodvinsk submarine and hit a designated mock target in the Barents Sea. About Zircon hypersonic cruise missile Zircon’s tests are to be completed later this year and they will be commissioned by the Russian navy in 2022. […]

Langtang Microhydro Electricity Project

In Context The Langtang Microhydro Electricity Project was built three years after the 2015 earthquake-avalanche with help from the Hong Kong-based Kadoorie Charitable Foundation.  About Langtang Microhydro Project. It costs $530,000 and has a weir and spillway at the moraine, and the water is taken through a fibre glass-insulated penstock pipe to a powerhouse that […]

Interpretation of the POCSO Act

In News Recently, the Supreme Court quashed a Bombay High Court decision stating that sexual intent of the offender forms assault, not skin-to-skin contact. About Bombay High Court decision The accused was sentenced to the minimum three years’ imprisonment under Section 8 of the POCSO Act.  That was set aside by the HC and his […]

No consensus on limiting Speaker’s powers

In News The All-India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) ended with the delegates failing to reach a consensus on whether the Speaker’s powers under the anti-defection law should be limited.  Major Highlights C.P. Joshi committee: Report of the committee headed by Rajasthan Speaker C.P. Joshi to review the anti-defection law was placed before the presiding officers […]

Shale and Its Potential in India

In News Recently, Cairn Oil & Gas has announced that it is partnering US-based Halliburton to start shale exploration in the Lower Barmer Hill formation, Western Rajasthan.  About The company is looking to increase the recoverable reserves at its offshore assets by 10 times via enhanced use of technology, in partnership with Halliburton. Image Courtesy: […]