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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 5 High input prices hurt manufacturing, pull down Q2 GDP growth to 6.3% (Economy) What key highlights of recent data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) for India’s GDP growth? GS 2 11 Uttarakhand House passes stricter Bill against conversion (Polity […]

Asian Tiger Mosquitoes

In News Recently, a man from Germany underwent the worst experience of his life after he was bitten by an Asian tiger mosquito. Asian Tiger Mosquito Also known as Aedes Albopictus and the forest mosquito.  Tiger mosquito is an exotic species that get their “tiger” name from the single white stripe down the center of […]

Delimitation exercise of J&K

In News Recently, the Supreme Court questioned petitioners about the reason for not challenging the constitutional validity of a specific provision in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act. More about the news Delimitation exercise in question: A provision in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 that confers the Delimitation Commission with the power to […]

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)

In News Prasar Bharati, India’s Public Service Broadcaster, is hosting the 59th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly 2022. About ABU It was established in 1964 as a not-for-profit, non-government, non-political, professional association with a mandate to assist the development of broadcasting in the region.  It is the biggest broadcasting union in the world.  […]

India’s agenda during G20 Presidency

In News On December 1, 2022, India commenced its G20 Presidency. India holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Group of Twenty (G20) It is the premier forum for international economic cooperation.  It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major […]

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

In News India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term. About IEC The IEC is a global, not-for-profit membership organization that brings together more than 170 countries and coordinates the work of 20 000 experts globally It is an international standard-setting body that publishes […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 Doubling court strength won’t end pendency: SC (Judiciary) What are issues associated with Indian judicial system ?and ways to handle them GS 3 1 Betting for exotic meat, gambling dens in Manipur descend further into illegality (Environment) Lean facts related […]

Blyth’s Tragopan

In News The forest officials in Manipur have been scanning “gambling dens” following reports of wild animals – dead or alive – being offered as prizes for raffle draws. About People are buying raffle draw tickets ranging from ?100 to ?500 to try their luck to win exotic meat.  Apart from wild boars and deer, […]

Himalayan Yak

In News The Himalayan yak has been accepted as a food animal by the scientific panel of the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI), after a recommendation from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD). Himalayan Yak About: Himalayan Yak is a species of long-haired domesticated cattle found throughout the Himalayan region […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5 Pre-matric scholarship for minority students: Class 1-8 out, only Class 9-10 (Welfare Scheme) Know about Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme, its objectives and recent developments  GS 2 5 Standoff: Govt returns 19 names that Collegium sent, Supreme Court had reiterated 10 (Judiciary ) […]