Context President Droupadi Murmu presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard in a ceremony. About the President’s Bodyguard The President’s Bodyguard (PBG) is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army, having been raised as the Governor-General’s Bodyguard (later the Viceroy’s Bodyguard) in 1773. The regiment was raised in Banaras (Varanasi) by […]
In Context The Prime Minister will pay tribute to the unsung heroes of the Bhil tribal community, during his visit to the Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan’s Banswara district. About Mangarh Dham is known for the massacre of tribals by the British Indian Army in 1913. It is located in the district on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border, […]
In News Recently, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released ‘Emissions Gap Report 2022. About the Report This is the 13th edition of the Report. Title: ‘The Closing Window — Climate Crisis Calls For Rapid Transformation of Societies’ Content: An overview of the difference between where greenhouse emissions are predicted to be in 2030 and […]
In News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on a series of improvements to the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC). Key Points Not in Regular Use: Though NavIC is available for use in mainland India as well as a range of 1,500 km around it, it isn’t in wide regular use in India. […]
In Context The government is recently seen deliberating upon the removal of provisions in the proposed telecom policy. More about the news Recently the government released the draft of “The Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022”. In the draft government proposes significant changes like Provisions for waiving off dues for financially stressed operators, Bringing over-the-top (OTT) platforms […]
In News Recently found coinage with images of gods and goddesses dates back to the Kushans. More about the Kushana Coins Introduction of coins: Kadaphises: It was the Kushan emperor, Vima Kadaphises who introduced the first gold coins of India. The Double Dinar can be considered as the first gold coin of the Indian subcontinent. […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3 & 15 First GM food crop may be on way, mustard trials get nod Understanding GM mustard (Science & Technology) What are Genetically Modified (GM) Crops, arguments favouring & against GM Crops, challenges, legal position of GM […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 2, 9 Air quality improves further in the Capital Despite crackdown, pollution spikes sharply in south and west (Environment) Know about the reasons behind the poor air quality of the Capital. Measures taken by the government & environmental factors responsible for better […]
Context The Union Ministry of Education released the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS). Key Points About: The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for the Foundational Stage is developed based on the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and to enable its implementation. Curriculum: It refers to the entirety of the organised experience […]
In News The first formal African Union-led peace talks between an Ethiopian government team and Tigray forces are happening in South Africa. Important Events of Tigray Conflict 1975: The ‘Derg’, a Soviet-backed Marxist military dictatorship led by Mengistu Haile Mariam was established in Ethiopia The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) was formed as a small […]
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