In Context The last date for submission of applications for NMMSS for the year 2022-23 is 30th November 2022. About NMMSS It is the Central Sector Scheme which was launched in 2008, after getting approval from CCEA, with the objective to award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their drop out […]
In News Recently, the report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) found that in just nine months of 2022, India witnessed some form of natural disaster almost every day. India recorded extreme weather events on 241 of the 273 days between January 1 and September 30, 2022. About the assessment The assessment provides […]
In News The 25th edition of Bengaluru Technology Summit, Karnataka’s annual tech exposition was recently attended by the Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology. He highlighted the potential of India’s Semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industry. Potencial of the Semiconductor and electronics sector in India India has a great scope to emerge as […]
In News Recently, NASA stated that rapid warming due to climate change has severely affected the Arctic, with frozen parts of the Earth receding drastically. About the Study: A study by NASA, “The influence of recent and future climate change on spring Arctic cyclones” looked into the influence of both recent and future climate change […]
In News Recently, the 8th Norway-India Joint Working Group Maritime meeting was held in Mumbai. Indo-Norway joint effort for GREEN MARITIME Sector. Background : Maritime trade with Norway dates back to 1600. Norway has the technical expertise in Maritime sector and India has huge potential for development of Maritime sector and large pool of trained […]
In News Recently ,The Army has moved its first Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) squadron to Missamari, Assam, in the eastern sector near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Air Force raised its first LCH squadron at Jodhpur in October 2022. About Army First Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) It is India’s first indigenously designed and […]
In News The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs has urged the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to expand its operations and explore ways to crowd in private capital for projects under the National Infrastructure Pipeline, PM Gati Shakti and National Infrastructure Corridor. About NIIF It is an Indian-government backed entity established to […]
In News The Supreme Court directed the Centre and the Indian Air Force to consider granting Permanent Commission (PC) to 32 retired women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers based on their suitability with the purpose of giving them pensionary benefits. The court refused to order their reinstatement in service. Background : The court was hearing […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Govt to SC: Began talks with RBI eight months before demonetisation (Economy) Know about demonetisation ,objectives ,impacts ,criticism and conclusion GS 2 1 Differences on Ukraine but dialogue vital: G20 (International Groupings) What are key features of G20’s Bali Declaration ? […]
In News The courageous tribal martyrs led by Govind Guru fought the British rulers in the early 20th century. Govind Guru Birth: Born on 20th December, 1858, in a nomadic community in the Dungarpur-Banswara region of Rajasthan. Influence of: Govind Guru was influenced by the teachings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati to work for the socio-religious […]
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