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Rythu Bharosa Kendras

In News  An Ethiopian delegation is in Andhra Pradesh (AP) to study the first-of-its kind Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs), which have been set up by the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government. About Rythu Bharosa Kendras They are set up for the first time in the country and they  are unique seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres […]

Mustard Gas

In News The recent Nord Stream explosions in the Baltic took place at a major dumping ground for German chemicals and explosives including mustard gas. Mustard Gas Possibly the world’s most commonly used chemical weapon. It was widely used in World War I. Gets its name from its distinctive odour of rotten mustard.  It is […]

Golden Jubilee of PIN Code

In Context Commemorative Postage Stamp was released on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of PIN Code. About PIN code or a Postal Index Number in India is a six-digit numeric code in the Indian Postal system.  It was introduced on 15 August 1972 by the then Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Communications, Shriram […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   SC delivers split verdict on Karnataka hijab ban (Polity and Governance) Know about Supreme Court’s recent verdict on issue of a hijab,How is Religious Freedom Protected under the Constitution? And What is the Essential Religious Practices Test?  GS 3 […]

G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting

In News Recently, the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting was held on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank in Washington. Major Highlights of the meeting Simplifying International taxation: India has demanded that the international tax rules should be simple, administrable, and generate meaningful revenue in […]

‘Human sacrifice’ & Laws on Witchcraft

In News Recently, there was a strong demand for a new law to curb superstitious practices in Kerala following deaths related to witchcraft rituals. Issue of superstitious practices in India Kerala Issue: Two women were allegedly abducted, beheaded and buried as part of a “witchcraft ritual”. Incidences of witchcraft in India: According to the 2021 […]

Digital Currency Plans of RBI

In News : Recently , The Reserve Bank of India has released a Concept Note on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for India. Rationale behind it   The purpose behind the issue of this Concept Note is to create awareness about CBDCs in general and the planned features of the Digital Rupee (e?), in particular. It […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   GS 3 1   5   Inflation accelerates to 7.41%, highest since April (Economy)   Tamil Nadu notifies India’s first slender loris sanctuary (Environment) Know about Inflation ,How is Inflation measured?What are the Wholesale Price Index(WPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) […]

Living Planet Report 2022

In News Recently, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) released Living Planet Report 2022. About Living Planet Report Living Planet Report is WWF’s flagship publication. It is released every two years. It is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and health of the planet. It tracks changes in the relative abundance of […]

World Economic Outlook Report: IMF

In News Recently, the International Monetary Fund has released its latest edition of World Economic Outlook Report (WEO) 2022. It is a comprehensive report published twice a year by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Major Highlights of the Report  The IMF has sharply cut the forecast for global growth from 6.0 per cent in 2021 […]