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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Election Commission says ready to roll out pilot for migrants to vote remotely (Polity and Governance) What is a Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM) ? and Why is it needed?   GS 1/2 3   Rejuvenation of small rivers under NREGS […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Remote EVM ready to help migrants vote outside States: EC (Polity and Governance) What is a Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM)? features and significance  GS 3 2 Boost for green energy: Delhi govt. clears draft solar policy (Energy) What […]

Project Nilgiri Tahr

In News The Tamil Nadu government recently launched an initiative for the conservation of the Nilgiri Tahr. Background There are multiple references to the Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Sangam literature dating back to 2,000 years.  The late Mesolithic (10,000-4,000 BC) paintings highlight the significance of the Tahr in folklore, culture and life.  It was designated […]

Vibrant Villages Programme

In News Recently, the Union Home Minister asked BSF for efforts to increase tourism through a ‘vibrant village programme’ to enhance border security. He also launched the Prahari app for the Border Security Force (BSF). About the Prahari app It is a great example of Proactive Governance.  Jawans can get personal information and information related […]

Kalasa-Banduri Project

In News The Union Government has recently approved Karnataka’s Kalasa-Banduri drinking water project which is facing opposition from Goa and Maharashtra. More about the news The Central Water Commission (CWC) has cleared the diversion of 1.72 TMC of water from the Kalasa Dam and 2.18 TMC from the Bhandura dam.  This means that the project […]

V-shaped Recovery

In News The FY23 growth would be about 70% on a year-on-year basis and mark a ‘V-shaped’ recovery for the aviation sector. V-shaped Recovery About: It is a type of economic recession and recovery that resembles a “V” shape in charting.  It involves a sharp rise back to a previous peak after a sharp decline […]

Dhanu Yatra

In News The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival, considered to be the world’s largest open-air theatre, began recently in Odisha’s Bargarh. The vibrant Dhanu Yatra is associated with the culture of Odisha. More about the ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival Origin of the festival: The ‘Dhanu Yatra’, which marks the victory of good over evil, came into existence in […]

National Geospatial Policy 2022

In News The Ministry of Science and Technology has recently notified the National Geospatial Policy 2022. It is a 13-year guideline which aims to promote the country’s geospatial data industry and develop a national framework to use such data for improving citizen services.  What is Geospatial Technology? Geospatial technology is an emerging technique to study […]

Ban the sale of single cigarettes

In News Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare, in its report on cancer management, prevention and diagnosis, has recommended a ban on the sale of single sticks of cigarettes. About Objective of Report:  The measures endeavour to curb consumption as well as the accessibility of tobacco products, including cigarettes.   Key Findings:  […]

IndAus Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

In News The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) has recently come into effect. The ECTA was signed on April 2, 2022, and was ratified on November 21, 2022. Significance of the IndAus ECTA Trade: The agreement is expected to double trade between the two countries to $50 billion. The Ind-Aus ECTA provides […]