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Inclusion of Medicinal plant species in IUCN Red List

In News  Three medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have made it to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species following a recent assessment.  About  Meizotropis pellita, commonly known as Patwa, is a perennial shrub with restricted distribution that is endemic to Uttarakhand.  The species is listed as ‘critically endangered’ based on its limited […]

Expanding Public Distribution System (PDS) coverage

In News  Critics of the  Public Distribution System (PDS) appreciated its services during the COVID-19 lockdown. About Public Distribution System (PDS) It evolved as a system of management of scarcity through the distribution of food grains at affordable prices.  Over the years, PDS has become an important part of the Government’s policy for the management […]

Okavango delta

In Context Recently, Oil companies are seen threatening Africa’s iconic biodiversity hotspots like the Okavango delta in an effort to drill for oil. More about the Okavango delta About: This delta is located in north-west Botswana comprises permanent marshlands and seasonally flooded plains.  The Okavango delta is formed by the Okavango river, which originates in […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3  13& 15 Court final arbiter of law, says Supreme Court, asks govt to limit criticism A corrosive at court (Polity and Governance) Know about the Collegium system of appointing judges, its significance, criticism, and way ahead  GS 2 19 Rajya Sabha clears […]

Jallikattu & issues surrounding the sport

In News A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court recently reserved for judgment a batch of petitions seeking to strike down the law that protects Jallikattu. More about the news Precursor: In 2014, the Supreme Court, in the A. Nagaraja judgment had held Jallikattu as cruelty to bulls. Issue: The bone of contention is the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   4 SC reserves verdict on pleas to strike down Tamil Nadu law which protects Jallikattu (Polity and Governance) What is Supreme Court’s judgment in Jallikattu case? And constitutional provisions relating to it.   GS 3 10 Sustained growth in remittances  (Economy( […]

Extension of RoDTEP Scheme

In the News  the government decided to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme to the pharmaceuticals, chemicals and iron & steel sectors with effect from December 15. The move is aimed at boosting exports at a time they have been impacted due to the global economic slowdown and demand […]

Global South

In News Recently, the Indian External Affairs Minister said that India would be the “voice of the Global South, that is otherwise under-represented in such forums”. India assumed the presidency of the G20 group of countries for 2022 to 2023. About Global North and Global South:  Global North refers loosely to countries like the US, […]

Nai Roshni scheme

In News Since inception, about 4.35 lakh beneficiaries have been trained under the ‘Nai Roshni’ scheme. About Nai Roshni scheme It aims to empower and enhance confidence in Minority women by providing knowledge, tool and techniques for the Leadership Development of Women.    It is a six-days non-residential/five-days residential training programme conducted for women belonging to […]

Changes in UPI

In Context RBI governor recently announced an additional function for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platforms. More about the new changes to UPI The current function: The UPI currently includes functionality to undertake recurring payments and single-block payments.  Changes: It is now being enhanced to allow customers to block funds in their accounts for multiple payments […]