In News According to a United Nations report, Afghanistan’s opium production crossed the 6,000-ton mark for the fifth straight year. Key Findings Output grew 8% this year and incentives for cultivation have risen as prices have picked up amid soaring poverty and food insecurity. Accounting for some 87% of the global production, despite a two-decade […]
In News The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs is being hosted by the French Navy in Paris from 15 – 16 Nov 21. About Ocean Naval Symposium (ONS) Conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008. Aim: Seeks to enhance maritime cooperation among Navies of the littoral states of […]
In News Camel herders and cattle rearers in Rajasthan have been carrying out sustained opposition and protests against the Rajasthan Camel Act, 2015, citing loss of livelihood and business. About the Rajasthan Camel Act, 2015 Aim: To provide for the prohibition of the slaughter of camels and also to regulate temporary migration or export thereof […]
In Context Using traditional craftsmanship and high-tech scanning Mughal-era monument Sabz Burj in Delhi has been conserved after nearly four years of painstaking labour. About Sabz Burj Built in the 1530s, Sabz Burj is one of the earliest Mughal era buildings in India. It is called Sabz (green) Burj but covered with turquoise blue tiles. […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed an event to mark the first Audit Diwas. He highlighted the importance of CAG which had created a legacy with the passage of time. Major Points The CAG had changed rapidly by adopting modern procedures and it was now using advanced analytics tools, geo-spatial data and […]
In News Recently, West Bengal has launched an ambitious “Duare Ration” scheme for providing food grains under the Public Distribution System at the doorstep for the entire population of the State. About It is based on the ‘Duare Sarkar’ scheme, a social welfare initiative launched by the Bengal government earlier. Features: Vehicles carrying rations will […]
In News Recently, the Pochampally Village in Telangana State has been selected as one of the best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The prestigious award will be given on the occasion of the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly on 2nd December 2021 in Madrid, Spain. About Best Tourism […]
In News In Andhra Pradesh, 4 school girls have been trying to get farmers to switch to Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF). What is Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)? About: Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is a set of farming methods that involve zero credit for agriculture and no use of chemical fertilizers. ZBNF is […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of three additional judges to the Calcutta High Court and transfers made to the Madras and Madhya Pradesh High Courts. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended their elevation in September. About Collegium system It is the system of appointment and transfer of judges that […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 NRC: only 1,032 doubtful cases referred for review (Polity and Governance) What are the details of the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC)? What is the National Register of Citizens (NRC)? Objectives, impacts, challenges […]
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