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Dholes (Asiatic Wild Dogs)

In News A new study has reported the presence of dholes or Asiatic wild dogs (Cuon alpinus) in the high mountains of Central Asia nearly 30 years after their presence was last recorded. About Historically, dholes purportedly occurred throughout southern Russia, all across central Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.  Recent research and current distribution […]

PM MITRA Park Scheme

In News  Recently, the State Governments have been requested to send their proposals for PM MITRA Parks Scheme by 15th March 2022. PM MITRA  About: The seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks will be set up at Greenfield or Brownfield sites located in different states. It is in line with the […]

National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)

In Context  Till date, a sum of Rs. 6,35,68,108/- has been released to the State of Andhra Pradesh under National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC).  About NAFCC  It is a Central Sector Scheme which was set up in the year 2015-16. Objective: It was established to support adaptation activities in the States and Union […]

International Space Station (ISS)

In News Recently, NASA announced that the International Space Station (ISS) will cease operations in 2031, after which it will fall out of orbit and plunge into the waters of the South Pacific Ocean. About It will descent into the “South Pacific Oceanic Uninhabited Area (SPOUA),” in an area known as Point Nemo. Point Nemo […]

Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

In News  Recently, the Minister of Law & Justice has informed that the new Law Commission could take up the issue of the Uniform Civil Code. More In News  The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the second on amending the Preamble of the Constitution — were not introduced in Rajya Sabha even though they were […]

Money Laundering more heinous crime than murder: Supreme Court

In News  The Supreme Court said that Money Laundering was a more serious and heinous crime than murder as it affected the entire economy whose growth could be put on hold or derailed because of it. Background  The court is examining the constitutional validity of various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) […]

China, Pakistan ink new CPEC Agreement

In News China and Pakistan signed a new agreement on industrial cooperation as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) plan during Pakistan’s PM ongoing visit to China. About The ambitious CPEC is a 3,000-km long route of infrastructure projects connecting China’s northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the Gwadar Port in the western […]

HC Stayed Haryana’s Private Sector Quota Law

In Context Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the ‘Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020’. Background Haryana government has ordered that the law for 75% reservation for locals in private sector jobs came into force from January 15, 2022. The Law was challenged by the Industrial Association of State, including Faridabad and Gurgaon […]

Chauri Chaura Incident

In News The Prime Minister inaugurated Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations on 4th February last year and also released a postal stamp on this occasion. About Chauri Chaura incident The incident took place on 4 February 1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. A large group of freedom fighters of Congress and […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   India announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics over Galwan row (IR) The recent announcement of India for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics and its expected repercussions. GS 2 1 Ken Betwa link to new Goa airport […]