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Alluri Sitarama Raju

In News Recently Hon PM of India has launched year-long celebrations to remember contributions of Alluri Sitarama Raju. The fourth of July marks his 125th birth anniversary. Alluri Sitarama Raju: Early life: He was born in present day Andhra Pradesh on 4th July 1897 to Alluri Venkata Rama Raju and Suryanarayanamma. He was a sanyasi […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   GS 3   3   6 Government hikes exports tax on petrol, diesel to ease home situation  (Economy)   Circle rate rebate withdrawn ,stamp duty may go up  (Economy) Why did the government impose a special additional excise duty on export […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 2   Plastic ban violators to face penalties, jail term: Gopal Rai (Environmental Pollution) What are single-use plastics? Why is it banned ?How is the ban being enforced ?   GS 3 6 Reset mode (Economy) Know about the major decisions taken […]

Climate emergency:Renewables revolution

In Context  As the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ripples across the globe, the response of some nations to the growing energy crisis has been to double down on fossil fuels, pouring billions more dollars into the coal, oil and gas that are deepening the climate emergency. Climate change It refers to long-term shifts […]

India’s largest floating solar power project

In Context  Recently, the NTPC has commissioned India’s largest floating solar power project.  About  The 100 MW Floating Solar Power Project has been operationalized at NTPC Ramagundam. It is endowed with advanced technology as well as environment friendly features. The floating platform consists of one Inverter, Transformer, and a HT breaker.  The solar modules are […]

Battle of Wai

About  The Battle of Wai was fought in the fall of 1687 as a part of the Mughal–Maratha Wars. Sambhaji sent his forces under his senapati, Hambirao Mohite, to oppose the Mughal army led by Sarja Khan.  The Mughal’s were drawn into the dense jungles near Wai and Mahabaleshwar where the battle ensued and the […]

Purchasing Managers’ Index PMI

In News Inflation pressures dragged India’s manufacturing sector’s growth down to the lowest level in nine months, and dampened business confidence sentiment to a 27-month low in June, as per the S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) About: It is an index of the prevailing direction of economic trends […]

Maritime Security

In News Recently India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) inaugurated the a first meeting of the Multi-Agency Maritime Security Group (MAMSG). About India’s National Security Adviser expressed the need of an hour to have a strong maritime system. Major points of discussion included:  Mapping of existing orders and policies on maritime security to identify gaps,  Review […]

Small Saving Instruments

In News The recent move of the government to keep interest rates on small savings instruments unchanged comes as a setback for small investors. About Small Savings Schemes Meaning: These are a set of savings instruments managed by the central government with an aim to encourage citizens to save regularly irrespective of their age.  Higher […]

Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB)

In News Recently, the government has transformed the Banks Board Bureau (BBB) into Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) by making some amendments.  Major changes Guidelines for selection of general managers and directors of public sector general insurance companies have been made part of FSIB. Modifications in the Nationalised Banks (Management and Miscellaneous Provisions) Scheme of […]