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Pandurang Khankhoje

In News The statue of freedom fighter and agricultural scientist Pandurang Khankhoje will soon be unveiled in Mexico. More about Pandurang Khankhoje: Birth: He was born in 1884 at Wardha, Maharashtra. Early years & inspiration: He was at the time inspired by the nationalist work of Bal Gangadhar Tilak.  He was an ardent admirer of […]

GoI signs Headquarters Agreement with CDRI

In Context Recently, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Government of India (GoI) signed a Headquarters Agreement. About The agreement will enable the status of an ‘Independent and International Legal Entity’ for CDRI. The agreement will enable the institution to pursue functions internationally with all rights, immunities, and privileges, as per the […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 6 In first meet, committee on MSP sets up sub-groups to discuss key issues (Economy) What are the outcomes and recommendations of The government’s committee on the MSP (minimum support price), natural farming and crop diversification ? GS 2 7   Sarbananda […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   SC to list plea for review of PMLA order (Internal Security)   Know about the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA),objectives  and Supreme Court’s observations.   GS 3 5 Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary reopens (Environment  Learn facts related to Ranganathittu Bird […]

Fiscal Federalism

In News  Recently ,Chief Ministers expressed their concern about dwindling State revenues in a NITI Aayog meeting and the States  sought a higher share in the divisible pool of taxes and an extension of GST compensation. About Fiscal Federalism:  It deals with the division of financial powers as well as the functions between multiple levels […]

Tasmanian Tiger

In News Recently, the Texas-based biotechnology company Colossal announced their plans to use genetic engineering to recreate the Tasmanian Tiger and return it to the Arctic tundra, its original natural habitat.  About Tasmanian Tiger History: The animal went extinct in the 1930s and was native to the island of Tasmania, where it had lived for […]

Pacific Bluefin Tuna

In News  The biomass of the Pacific Bluefin Tuna has increased and is second-highest in recorded history About Pacific Bluefin Tuna Appearance : They have black or dark blue dorsal sides, with a greyish-green iridescence. Their bellies are dotted with silver or grey spots or bands. They have a series of small yellow fins, edged […]

GI Tag to Mithila Makhana

In News Recently, Bihar’s Mithila Makhana has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag by the Union Government. The GI has been registered in the name of Mithilanchal Makhana Utpadak Sangh. Mithila Makhana and Bihar Fifth Product This is the fifth product from Bihar which is awarded the GI Tag. Bhagalpur’s Jardalu Mango, Katarni Dhaan […]

International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

In News  India secured the third position by winning five medals at the 15th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)-2022 held in Kutaisi, Georgia, About IOAA  It is governed by a set of Statutes, initially derived from those of the International Physics Olympiad, and subsequently modified (through a voting process described in the statues) […]

Kerala Savari

In News  Kerala has launched ‘Kerala Savari’, the country’s first online taxi service owned by a State government, to ensure fair and decent service to passengers along with fair remuneration to auto-taxi workers.  Objectives and need The alleged unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights by private app-based cab aggregators have come as a […]