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Indian Black Honeybee

In News  A new species of endemic honeybee has been discovered in the Western Ghats.  About species  The new species has been named Apis karinjodian and given the common name Indian black honeybee. It has  been spotted from the Western Ghats after a gap of more than 200 years. The last honeybee described from India […]

Commonality between Chip industry and the Petroleum Sector

In News Recently ,It has been highlighted that  the two external obstacles to India achieving its economic potential are its vulnerability to the geopolitical and supply chain vicissitudes of the petroleum and electronics industries. Common link b/w Petroleum and electronics industries.  Both industries are dominated by a handful of countries and corporates, both are capital […]

Menace of Snakebites in India

In News A study published in  Nature Communications recently estimated that a vast majority of snakebite deaths globally — up to 64,100 of the 78,600 deaths — occur in India.  Key Points Study:  Researchers from 21 countries, published in  Nature Communications recently estimated that a vast majority of snakebite deaths globally. The study used data […]

Sealed cover Affidavits

In News The Supreme Court has suggested a way out of routinely filing documents in sealed covers, especially in cases touching on national security. More about the news Sealed cover affidavits: The Supreme Court was recently urged to consider laying down a law on the practice of governments submitting affidavits in a sealed cover.  Statute: […]

Reduction of Child Marriage in India

In News The steering committee of a global programme to end child marriage is on a visit to India to witness state interventions which have helped reduce the prevalence of child marriage. Key Findings About Committee:  The visit is by the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage team. Increase in number of child brides: […]

India and Kyrgyz Republic

In News Recently, the 10th Session of the India-Kyrgyz Republic Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (IKIGC). More about the news About: The 10th session of IKIGC was held in a virtual format.  A Protocol of the 10th session of the IKIGC was signed between India and the Kyrgyz Republic. Both sides […]

Office of Governor – Issues & Recommendations

In News Recently, Tamil Nadu‘s ruling party intended to sign a joint petition with the opposition, asking the Indian President to immediately remove their Governor. More about the news Other states: Governors in several states, including Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, etc. have also expressed disagreements with the government on various issues. Issues: The role, powers, and […]

India Infrastructure Project Development Fund Scheme

In News Recently, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has notified India Infrastructure Project Development Fund Scheme. About IIPDF Scheme Aim It aims for financial Support for Project Development Expenses of PPP Projects.  It will provide necessary support to the PSAs, both in the Central and State Governments, by extending financial assistance in meeting the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Mathura-Vrindavan aims to become a carbon neutral tourist destination by 204 (Environment) What does carbon neutral mean?and Various initiatives taken in this direction . GS 2 1 All employees can opt for EPFO pension scheme: SC Government Policies and Interventions) Know […]

ISRO’s RISAT-2 Satellite

In News ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere in the Indian Ocean near Jakarta.  About ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite Background RISAT-2 was launched by the PSLV-C12 launch vehicle in 2009.  The initial designed life of the satellite was four years. Functions It was a radar-imaging satellite that was India’s first […]