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Birth Anniversary of Birsa Munda

In News Recently, the President of India visited Ulihatu village in Jharkhand on the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas and paid respects before the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Key Points  The history of freedom struggle also includes several streams of struggles by the tribal communities.  Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Sidhu-Kanhu of Jharkhand, Tantia Bhil and Bhima […]

World Population Reaches 8 Billion: UN

In News Recently, the United Nations Population Fund, stated that the world’s population has reached 8 billion. More about the news Reasons for the growth: This unprecedented growth is due to the gradual increase in human lifespan owing to improvements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene and medicine.  It is also the result of high […]

National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM)

In News  The new National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) has now been brought under the Drug Prices Control Order, which fixes ceiling prices for these essential formulations based on average cost to retailers. About National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) It is one of the key instruments in a balanced healthcare delivery system of […]

India-Norway Relations

In News Norway’s Ambassador to India recently said that the bilateral trade between India and Norway has doubled to $2 billion in the last two years. He recently took part in the silver jubilee celebration of the National Institute of Ocean Technology. Upcoming Areas of Cooperation in India Norway Relations Climate investments: Norway is planning […]

Ancient link between Kashi and Tamil Land

In News The month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam is going to begin in Varanasi. Kashi Tamil Sangamam Organized by: the Ministry of Education, Government of India Some 2,400 people from Tamil Nadu will be taken to Varanasi in groups for visits and trips to Ayodhya and Prayagraj. Objective:  To bring the two knowledge and cultural traditions […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1 1 India’s population growth is stabilising ,it is an indicator of effective health policies says UN  (Population and Associated Issues) Know about the status of india’s population growth and ,implications for india GS 3 6 A call to action to avoid climate […]

Vostro and Nostro Accounts

In News  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed the opening of nine Special Vostro Accounts with two Indian lenders — UCO and IndusInd Bank — to facilitate overseas trade in rupee. About Vostro account  It is an account that a domestic bank holds for a foreign bank in the domestic bank’s currency — […]

Importance of Agri Exports

In News India’s agriculture exports have grown 16.5% year-on-year in April-September, and look set to surpass the record $50.2 billion achieved in 2021-22 (April-March). Key Points Growing exports: India’s agriculture exports are growing, and could hit a new high this fiscal.  Major export item: But imports are growing faster, driven in large part by vegetable […]

Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)

In News The Union government is pushing to set up 740 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students. About EMRS The EMRS model was first introduced in 1997-98. Aim:  To provide quality education to tribal students with residential facilities in remote corners.  To build schools at par with the Jawahar Navoday Vidyalayas and Kendriya […]

General Network Access (GNA)

In News Experts have recently flagged issues regarding General Network Access (GNA) regulations. The new connectivity regulation is slated to be opened from December 1, 2022.   Background The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) issued the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 (GNA Regulations) in June 2022. The […]