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Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

In News Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia after Russia announced that it will recognise the independence of eastern Ukraine’s separatist republics, Donetsk and Lugansk territories. About Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Nord Stream is the 1,200 km subsea export gas pipeline that runs […]

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

In News  February 24th is the third anniversary of the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme. PM Kisan About:  The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme is a Central Sector Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme.  Launch:  The scheme was launched on 24th of February 2019 (made effective from December 2018) to […]

UNEP’s Fire Ready Formula for Wildfire Managment

In News The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) called on global governments to adopt a new ‘Fire Ready Formula,’ as it warned that incidences of wildfires would rise in the future. About the report  Publisher The report is released by UNEP jointly with non-profit GRID-Arendal. Objective The UNEP has called for strengthening international and regional […]

Money Laundering: A global Concern

In News The government informed the Supreme Court that 18,000 crore was confiscated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) from fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, and returned to banks. What is Money Laundering? It is the process of making large amounts of money generated by criminal activity, such as […]

Khajuraho Dance Festival

In News  Recently, the 48th Khajuraho Dance Festival commenced in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The week-long festival will be held till February 26th.    Image Courtesy: TOI About Khajuraho Dance Festival  The festival is organised by the state Culture department, MP Tourism and the Archaeological Survey of India. The festival is being organized […]

Permanent Indus Commission

In Context  A 10-member Indian delegation will visit Pakistan for the annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission from March 1-3. Under the Indus Water Treaty, it is mandatory to hold a meeting at least once every year ending March 31 Image Courtesy: IE Agenda for the annual meeting Pakistan’s objections on Indian hydroelectric projects […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3, 10 &11 Putin puts Russia on a war footing , backs separatist claims in east Ukrain  EU nations unanimously Ok Russian sanctions  Ukraine’s breakaway areas How higher oil prices can hit Indian economy  (IR) What are the latest developments regarding Russia’s […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1,6&11   De-escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions top priority, says India Russian recognition What does the recognition mean for the Ukraine crisis? (IR) What are the latest developments along Ukraine’s eastern border? background of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict, What will Russian recognition of […]

Places in News: Donetsk & Luhansk

In News Russia backed separatists have controlled the southeastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.  About the regions Location: Donetsk and Luhansk are two states located in eastern Ukraine, which share a border with Russia. Separatist territories: Within these two states are two separatist territories known as the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and Luhansk People’s […]

Angadia System

In News  An FIR has been registered against three Mumbai Police officials for allegedly threatening Angadias and extorting money from them in south Mumbai.  About  Angadia system It is a century-old parallel banking system in the country where traders send cash generally from one state to another through a person called Angadia that stands for […]