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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 7& 13 India says constructive diplomacy need of hour why have rules on Ukraine flights been relaxed  (IR) What is the conflict between Russia and Ukraine? Key reasons behind Russia-Ukraine conflict, problematic aspects of a Russia-Ukraine crisis for India, India’s interests with […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   SC lifts stay on Haryana quota for private jobs   Governor seeks talks with Mamata (Polity and Governance) Recent observation of SC in context of Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020′, What is Haryana’s private sector quota […]

India’s first water taxi service

In News India’s first water taxi service was inaugurated in Maharashtra. Key Facts The ?8.37-crore project has shared expenditures from the State and Centre and will currently operate in three routes. The three routes include Belapur to Ferry Wharf (the domestic cruise terminal) Belapur to Elephanta Caves Belapur to JNPT It will provide faster connectivity […]

Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Scheme

In News The Government has approved the scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) for continuation till 31.03.2026.  It has been envisaged to support around 1600 projects under the new phase of the scheme. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Scheme About: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) launched in October 2013. The Centrally Sponsored […]

Origami Metamaterials

In News  Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Madras have developed such a material, called Origami metamaterials which could have many uses. What is Origami Metamaterial? The origami metamaterials are made by joining panels along their edges to form ‘creases’ about which the structure locally ‘folds’. These combine the Japanese art of paper folding (origami) […]

Eat Right Campus Initiative

In Context Four police stations of the New Delhi district have been certified as ‘Eat Right Campus’ by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). About  The ‘Eat Right Campus’ initiative led by FSSAI aims to promote safe, healthy and sustainable food in campuses such as schools, universities, colleges, workplaces, hospitals, tea estates […]

Capacity Development Scheme

In News  Recently, the Cabinet approved the continuation of the Capacity Development (CD) Scheme till 31.03.2026, with outlay of ?3179 crores. About  The CD Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme of MoSPI. Objective: To augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling the availability of credible and timely official statistics. It comprises two […]

National Hydrogen Mission policy: Part I

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Power notified the first part of the National Hydrogen Mission policy on green hydrogen and green ammonia Major Highlights of the policy  Green Hydrogen / Ammonia manufacturers may purchase renewable power from the power exchange or set up renewable energy capacity themselves or through any other developer, anywhere. Open […]

UAE-India Trade Pact

In News The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is likely to be signed at a virtual ceremony in the presence of the PM of India and UAE Crown. About It will include a digital trade element, which is a first of its kind for both countries. The United Arab […]

Indian Neutrino Observatory Project

In News  Tamil Nadu has conveyed to the Supreme Court that it does not want the Indian Neutrino Observatory (INO) to be set up in a sensitive ecological zone in the Western Ghats. Indian Neutrino Observatory Project About: The setting up of an INO was approved by the Union cabinet for studying fundamental particles called […]