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Lachit Borphukan

In News  Recently, the President of India launched the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan and laid the foundations for an Alaboi war memorial and a 150-foot bronze statue of the legendary commander. About Lachit Borphukan Born: 24th November 1622. Lachit Diwas is celebrated every year on 24th November to commemorate the […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   10 Russia invades Ukraine, rumble shakes the world Modi tells Putin to end violence; Biden says US in talks with India The causality in Ukrain  (IR)   Why Russia invades Ukraine? historical links and immediate cause, the response of global […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1,   8,   10   World shocked by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine   Shaking up Europe’s security architecture Russia’s NATO problem Modi talks to Putin, calls for immediate ceasefire and dialogue    (IR) Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine? Origins […]

Minimum Support Price

In News Round the year, India’s farmers produce a host of agricultural commodities such as paddy in the kharif season or wheat in the rabi season. For the most part, farmers sell their produce in the market. About MSP Meaning The MSP for a crop is the price at which the government is supposed to […]

Black carbon (BC)

In News Black carbon (BC) concentration in Antarctica is considerably higher around research stations and popular tourist destinations than other parts of the continent, according to a new report. About Meaning It is a component of fine particulate matter. Black carbon consists of pure carbon in several linked forms. It is formed through the incomplete […]

Ombudsperson App for Mahatma Gandhi NREGA

In News Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched Ombudsperson App for Mahatma Gandhi NREGA. About the App Issues surrounding Appointment of Ombudsperson has not yet been made in many districts. People belonging to political parties were appointed. At present, the reporting of complaints, passing awards and disposal of complaints are in physical […]

Endosulfan

In News  Recently, the Supreme Court issued notice on a petition seeking contempt action against Kerala for not disbursing ?5 lakh each as compensation to the victims of endosulfan pesticide exposure. About Endosulfan  Endosulfan is a pesticide. It is a cream- to brown-coloured solid that may appear in the form of crystals or flakes. It […]

PM-DevINE Scheme

In News  Recently, the Union Minister of Development of the North East Region, Tourism and Culture highlighted the importance of PM-DevINE. About PM Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) has been launched for the development of infrastructure and social development projects with an initial allocation of Rs 1500 Crore.  The Scheme will be implemented […]

Sea Cucumber

In Context Indian Coast Guard seized live Sea Cucumbers about 120 nautical miles off Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep. What is a Sea Cucumber? They are an important constituent of the marine ecosystem as they play an important role in maintaining the health of the ecosystem.  It has no limbs or eyes, or blood. There are […]

Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021

In Context Recently, the Supreme Court said the government’s move to bring Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 merely days after the court struck down an identical law, may amount to dishonouring its judgment. About Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021  The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 replaces a similar Ordinance promulgated in April 2021 that sought to dissolve eight […]