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Sri Kanaka Dasa and Maharshi Valmiki

In News Recently ,The Prime Minister of India  paid floral tributes to the statues of saint poet Sri Kanaka Dasa and Maharshi Valmiki in Bengaluru . About  Kanaka Dasa :He is a very renowned name in the field of kirtans and ugabhoga ( Carnatic music compositions in the Kannada language).  Born as Thimmappa Nayaka on […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1 7 Celebrating Parampara    A peek into Tibetan culture at Majnu Ka Tila (Art and Culture) Know about Natya Tarangini’s Parampara  Festival     Learn facts related to Gorshey dance  GS 3 8 ISRO’s cryogenic engine, indigenously developed for LVM3, passes hot test […]

Aadhaar Rules Amended

In News Recently, the government has amended Aadhaar regulations. The Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations have been updated to reflect the changes.  What is Aadhaar?  A 12-digit unique identity for every Indian individual, including children and infants Enables identification for every resident Indian. Establishes uniqueness of every individual on the basis of demographic and biometric […]

National Pension System (NPS)

In News  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said ,The money in the National Pension Scheme (NPS) belongs to the people and as per law, can’t go back to state governments. National Pension System (NPS) It is being administered and regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) set up under PFRDA Act, 2013. It […]

Soil Carbon Sequestration

In News Recently the International Crops Research Institute for The Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has published a modelling study. More about the news About the study: The study revealed how the right combination of fertilizer, biochar, and irrigation could potentially increase soil carbon by as much as 300 percent and help mitigate climate change.  The modelling […]

E-waste (management) Rules 2022

In News The government recently notified E-waste (management) rules 2022 that will come into force from 1 April 2023. Major Highlights of E-waste (management) rules 2022 Application: It will apply to every manufacturer, producer, refurbisher, dismantler and recycler involved in manufacturing, sale, transfer, purchase, refurbishing, dismantling, recycling and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic […]

Early warning systems in Himalayan States

In News The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has begun field studies to put in place an early-warning system in the Himalayan States. What are the Early Warning Systems? Early warning system is an adaptive measure for climate change, using integrated communication systems to help communities prepare […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 8 Money in NPS belongs to people ,can’t go back to state governments  (Government Policies and Interventions ) Know about National Pension System (NPS) and how is it different from Old Pension Scheme ((OPS)   GS 3 10 Already importing GM crop […]

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Statue

In News The Prime Minister unveiled the 108-feet high bronze statue of Bengaluru founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda. It is installed at the Kempegowda International Airport. It is “Statue of Prosperity,” and it has been built to commemorate the contribution of Kempegowda. The statue has been designed by renowned sculptor and Padma Bhushan awardee Ram Vanji Sutar. […]

Transport 4 All Challenge

In News Recently, the Minister Housing and Urban Affairs launched the Transport 4 All Challenge Stage-2. About Transport 4 All Challenge It is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. Aim:  To bring together cities, citizens, and startups to develop solutions that improve public transport to better serve the […]