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La Nina Event

In News Recently, Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) predicted that a third consecutive event of La Nina could be underway which could lead to additional rainfall along its east coast this summer.   El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) ENSO is a global phenomenon, which affects the temperature and precipitation of many regions around the globe, including the Indian subcontinent. The […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2/3 3 IARI: New virus behind mystery dwarfing of rice (Health/Economy Learn facts related Southern Rice Black-Streaked Dwarf Virus (SRBSDV).    GS 2 8 Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges people to join fight against malnutrition (Issues Relating to Poverty & Hunger) What […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   India refers to Taiwan Strait ‘militarisation’ (International Institutions ) Know about China’s actions towards Taiwan,How did the current round of tensions come about?Where does Taiwan stand in relation to China and the world?Indian Policy towards Taiwan and Way Forward […]

Lokayukta

In News Recently, Kerala Lok Ayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2022, has raised the political temperature in the State. Key Points Background:  The Bill comes at a time when an amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act has made it mandatory for the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption to seek the government’s prior permission to investigate or […]

Vajra Prahar exercise

In News Recently, the 13th edition of the 21-day India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar 2022 culminated at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh. About Vajra Prahar exercise Participants India and the US.  Aim The Vajra Prahar series of joint exercises aims to share best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and […]

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development presented certificates to NDMC workers for completing the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program in Delhi. About Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process used to evaluate a person’s existing skill sets, knowledge and experience gained either […]

Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar campaign

In News Recently, the Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar/Clean Coast Safe Sea Campaign campaign was launched.  About Clean Coast Safe Sea Campaign  The campaign is a 75-day citizen-led campaign for improving ocean health through collective action.  It is the first-of-its-kind and longest running coastal cleanup campaign in the world with the highest number of people participating […]

Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC)

In News The CWRC near Kaziranga National Park has completed 20 years of providing emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation to indigenous wild animals displaced due to various reasons. About CWRC  It is a joint initiative of the Assam Forest Department, the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) It […]

Artemis I

In News Artemis I  is set to lift off from the Kennedy Space Center  launching an Orion spacecraft toward the moon for  42 days.  The upcoming launch is the first of six Artemis moon missions planned until 2028.      About  Artemis I Mission                            […]

INS Sumedha

In News Recently, INS Sumedha visited Port Klang, Malaysia during her return passage from Australia where she participated in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. It is a  part of the Indian Navy’s long-range operational deployment in the South East Asia region. Image Courtesy :PIB                                                                                                             INS Sumedha  INS Sumedha is  an indigenously built Naval Offshore […]