In News Experts have raised concerns that the construction of a petrochemical refinery in Barsu village of Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district might damage around 250 prehistoric geoglyphs found in the area. What are Geoglyphs? Geoglyphs are a form of prehistoric rock art, created on the surface of laterite plateaus by removing a part of the rock […]
In News Veer Bal Diwas was recently commemorated in India on December 26th for the first time. More about the news About: The day was observed to mark the martyrdom of Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s sons Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji. Programs held: Programme marking ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ was celebrated […]
In News A recent Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG) report on the update exercise of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam has flagged serious irregularities. About The irregularities include: haphazard development” of software for the exercise, Making it prone to data tampering, Flagged undue profits worth crores amassed by the system integrator […]
In News Recently, The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) Bill, 2022. Major Highlights of the Bill Application: The legislation will be applicable to the Urban Mobility Region of Bengaluru. Aim: It is aimed at the regulation of development, operation, maintenance, monitoring and supervision of urban mobility. Members of BMLTA: […]
In News Recently, India celebrated 75 years of autonomous foreign policy and its role in global architecture. Background Important Treaties: The Panchsheel Agreement of 1954, the Indo-Soviet Friendship Treaty of 1971, the India-Sri Lanka Accord of 1987, and India’s nuclear tests in 1998 all influenced India’s foreign policy. Heroic roles: The world praised India’s moment […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 6 A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight (Economy) Analyse the Data on migration, What are recurring problems that migrant labourers face? impacts of pandemic, various efforts, and what more needs to be done in this context? GS 3 […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India extended his greetings on the occasion of Losar. Losar Festival About: One of the most significant celebrations in the Tibetan calendar. It begins on the day of a new moon that marks the first day of the first month on the Tibetan calendar. Losar is celebrated for […]
In News Recently, an intense blizzard or snowstorm is wreaking havoc across the United States and Canada. Forecasters have termed the blizzard as different from the usual weather events and called it a “bomb cyclone.” More about the news Location: The scope of the storm has been nearly “unprecedented”, stretching from the Great Lakes near […]
In News The Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic (AVGC) Task Force has recently called for a National AVGC-XR Mission. More about the report recommendations The Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Promotion Task Force report has been submitted to the government for consideration. Draft national and State policies for the promotion of the […]
Context Recently, the Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has launched revamped Probity Portal, e-HRMS 2.0 Portal and Mobile Application of iGoTKarmayogi Portal. About e-HRMS 2.0 portal: The portal provides various services such as transfers (rotation/mutual), deputation, APAR, IPR, iGOT trainings, vigilance status, deputation opportunities, service book and other basic HR services like leave, tour, reimbursements, […]