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Census 2021

In News The census exercise, which was originally scheduled to take place in 2021, has recently been further pushed to 2023-24.   Census of 2021 It will be the 15th Indian Census. It will be conducted in two phases, house listing and population enumeration.   It will also provide a facility to the public for self-enumeration. For […]

La Nina

In Context A recent study shows that the ongoing La Nina may become the longest on record. This indicates a major shift in natural climatic patterns in a warming world. More about the News There are chances that the current La Nina could continue through the southwest monsoon season, winter of 2022 and even early […]

The Jobs push :Recruitment of 10 lakh people in “mission mode

In Context Recently ,The Centre announced plans to recruit 10 lakh people in ministries and departments over the next one-and-a-half years.  The recruitment drive will ostensibly be directed towards the youth.  Major Issues  India has a jobs problem that is beyond debate and it is worsened by the underlying structure of the Indian economy.  The […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   I-T flagged ‘misreporting’ of Rs 1.06-cr, black money SIT judge opted for amnesty scheme   10 lakh Govt jobs in mission mode, in 18 months: PMO   (Economy Know about Amnesty scheme and  Vivad Se Vishwas scheme ,their objectives […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   10 lakh persons to get govt. Jobs in 18 months, announces Modi   (Economy) Know about recent announcements of the Prime Minister to recruit 10 lakh personnel within the next 18 months,why is it needed and expected outcomes of the […]

2022 Reuters Institute Digital News Report

In News  According to the 2022 Reuters Institute Digital News Report, trust in news is falling in nearly half the countries surveyed. About the report  It is an annual report commissioned by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism which tracks how news is consumed in different countries. This year’s report is based on […]

Nixtamalisation: Technique of Maize Fortification

In News Recently, a study has thrown light on how Maya people fortified their maize with the chemical process known as ‘nixtamalisation’. Nixtamalisation Method Nixtamalisation is a method by which the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica like the Maya used to soak and cook their maize in an alkaline solution and make it more palatable, nutritious […]

Lumpy Skin Disease

In  Context  Some 1,229 cattle across five districts of Gujarat have been infected with Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), an infectious viral disease, in the past one month. Lumpy Skin Disease About: It is caused by infection of cattle or buffalo with the poxvirus Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV). The virus is one of three closely […]

National Pension System

In News  The National Pension System (NPS) has received a setback as two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh have walked out of the system. National Pension System (NPS) About:  It is being administered and regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) set up under PFRDA Act, 2013. It is a voluntary retirement savings scheme […]

Agnipath Recruitment Scheme

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Defence announced the Agnipath recruitment scheme for the induction of young soldiers into tri-defence services. Agnipath Recruitment Scheme About:  Around 45,000 to 50,000 soldiers will be recruited annually, and most will leave the service in just four years.  Of the total annual recruits, only 25 per cent will be […]