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The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   India seeks $1 tn in ‘climate finance’ to meet its targets   Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’ again, relief unlikely in next two days   (Environment) What are the major takeaways from the ongoing climate agreement negotiations in Glasgow? Why […]

India among global flash drought hotspots from 1980-2015: Study

In News A study identified rapid drought intensification across India , United States, Brazil, southern Africa, Spain, western Russia and Australia as well. Flash Drought It is the rapid onset or intensification of drought and is set in motion by lower-than-normal rates of precipitation Accompanied by abnormally high temperatures, winds, and radiation.  Together, these changes […]

MPLAD Scheme Restored

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet restored the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) that was suspended in April 2020. Latest developments Suspension: The scheme was suspended for two financial years (2020-21 and 2021-22). The funds for the scheme were subsumed in the Consolidated Fund of India. The government diverted ?8,000 crore to […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme (Welfare Schemes) Key provisions of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), how does it work, its significance, criticism, the rationale behind its rollback GS 2 1 NSA meet seeks urgent help […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   8   8 Delhi meet seeks ‘unimpeded’ aid, inclusive Afghanistan govt   Meeting of NSAs in Delhi: Some vocal, others careful in opening notes on Afghan situation   After Delhi Declaration, Russia issues own statement, with tweaks (IR) What all […]

General consent to CBI

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) expressed concern over the phenomenon of state governments withdrawing their consent for the CBI to investigate. About CBI made a submission to the Supreme Court that since 2018, around 150 requests for sanction to investigate have been pending with eight state governments that have withdrawn general consent to […]

Leonids Meteor Shower

In News The annual Leonids Meteor Shower has begun. This year’s shower is active between November 6 and 30, with peak activity expected on November 17. About Leonids Meteor Shower The debris that forms this meteor shower originates from a small comet called 55P/Tempel-Tuttle in the constellation Leo, which takes 33 years to orbit the […]

Kalari Units

In News Kalari units are getting back on track in Kerala after an interval of two and a half years. About More than 10,000 Kalari units in the State stopped functioning abruptly after the COVID-19 outbreak. Kalari units:  They impart Kalaripayattu. The word “Kalari” means “battlefield“  Kalaripayattu:  An ancient martial art form. Originated in the […]

Who was Onake Obavva?

In News Onake Obavva died fighting the troops of Hyder Ali when he invaded the Chitradurga Fort, which was ruled by Madakari Nayaka in the 18th century. ‘Onake Obavva Jayanti’ From 2021, the Karnataka government has decided to celebrate ‘Onake Obavva Jayanti’ on November 11 throughout the state.  A state-sponsored celebration of the birth anniversary […]

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

In News The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister has approved the declaration of 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. On November 15, the  State of Jharkhand celebrates its foundation day. The state was carved out of Bihar in 2000 on the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. About The date was chosen as it was […]