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Increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP)

In News Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs under the chairmanship of Prime Minister approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated rabi crops for marketing season 2023-24. Key Points Increase in MSPs: Rs 110 per quintal (5.46 per cent) increase for the wheat crop. Other rabi crops — barley, […]

Japan seeks GI tag for nihonshu

In News  The Embassy of Japan, New Delhi, has filed an application seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for nihonshu/Japanese sake, an alcoholic beverage. This is the first time a product from Japan has filed for a tag at the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai About Nihonshu  It is regarded as a special and valuable […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2/3 3 Deny safe havens to corrupt & terrorists, PM Modi urges Interpol (International Institutions /Internal Security) What is the Interpol?How is the Interpol Organised?What are Interpol Notices? And future challenges . GS 2 3 Different laws an affront to nation’s unity: Centre […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   T.N. House urges Centre not to implement languages panel report (Government Policies and Interventions) Know about  recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language?How have regional leaders reacted? And way ahead  GS 3 2 Govt. starts spraying bio decomposer solution […]

World Health Summit: Global leaders pledge $2.5 billion for Polio Eradication

In News Recently, Global leaders pledged $2.5 billion for polio eradication at the World Health Summit. Key Points World Health Summit: It is an international health conference which was held in Berlin, Germany, from October 16-18, 2022.  Leaders pledged to give about Rs 19 crore.  Pledging:   Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $1.2 billion to […]

India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake

In News The Union minister for Railways recently launched India’s first all-aluminium freight rail rakes. More about the news About: Hindalco has developed these all-aluminium freight rail rakes.  The aluminum rakes have been developed to: Modernise freight transportation and  Enable large carbon savings for Indian Railways. 61-wagon rakes have been flagged off from Bhubaneswar station.  […]

2022 Booker Prize

In News  Shehan Karunatilaka has won the Booker Prize 2022 for his second novel, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. About  The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida tells the story of a war photographer who has woken up dead in what seems to be a celestial visa office.  He has ‘seven moons’ to try and […]

Tussle between Elected and Appointed Representative

In News Recently, the Kerala Governor warned ministers of removal who tried to lower the dignity of his office. About the recent controversy  The Constitution does not give the Governor “dictatorial powers” to remove the ministers. There has been no occasion so far of a Governor unilaterally removing a minister from the government.  Major Issues: […]

Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

Context Recently, the Central government has pitched for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to the Supreme Court arguing different laws as an affront to the nation’s unity. About The Centre responded to petitions filed in the apex court seeking uniformity in laws governing matters of divorce, succession and inheritance and adoption and guardianship for all, irrespective […]

Drug Menace

In News The Supreme Court recently highlighted that drug abuse has gripped society and also demanded some modules that can translate as an Order to tackle the issue. More about the news Court’s take on Drug menace: Issue: According to the court’s adviser in the case, it is a matter of demand and supply. It […]