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IMF’s action plan to treat crypto assets

In News Recently, the International Monetary Fund has laid out a nine-point action plan for countries to treat crypto assets. More about the news Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets: IMF – The global lender of last resort  said its Executive Board had discussed a paper, “Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto Assets,” that […]

“Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island” Project

In News The “Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island” project is facing widespread opposition for its impact on the island’s forest and coastal ecology and the indigenous tribes. More about the Project  The Great Nicobar Development project proposes:  The 8.45-square-km airport  Rs 72,000-crore township (149.60 sq km);  A container transshipment terminal (7.66 sq km); and  […]

Ending Manual Scavenging in India

In News Supreme Court has recently directed government to file report on steps taken to end manual scavenging. About The court sought details of steps taken by the government to end manual scavenging, including rehabilitation and payment of compensation and rehabilitation of families. The court has also made entry into sewers without safety gear a […]

Core Within Earth’s Core

In News The recent findings show that the Earth’s innermost inner core completely differs from the remainder of the planet’s centre. More about the study About: In order to comprehend planetary origin and evolution, scientists have been investigating the Earth’s centre for a very long time. Until recently, it was believed that the crust, mantle, […]

Sursingar, Karakattam & Mandolin

In Context In his Mann ki Baat address, the Prime Minister spoke of several musical instruments and folk artists who he hoped would “continue to inspire everyone at the grassroots towards making performing arts more popular”. About Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar:  Sangeet Natak Akademi instituted “Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar” from the year 2006 […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 War a catastrophe, sure India will do what is needed: German Chancellor Scholz   (International) Why is Germany important to India? With G20 Presidency, can India play a pivotal role in ending the Ukraine-Russia war? GS 2 1 Decks cleared for […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Willing to join any peace bid to end Ukraine war, says PM as German leader visits India   (International) Why is Germany important to India? With G20 Presidency, can India play a pivotal role in ending the Ukraine-Russia war? […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   GS 2   1   8   At G20 finance meet, Modi calls for stability; Ukraine tensions flare (International Relations)   At UNGA, India abstains from the vote on Ukraine, calls for talks   (International Relations)   What are the outcomes […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Orangutans smuggled via Chennai, four policemen suspended   (Species In News ) What are Orangutans? GS 3 4 ERCP takes a political twist as M.P. approaches SC for stay (Economy) What is the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP)? And […]

Cyberattacks are rising, but there is an ideal patch

In News Ransomwares have emerged as the most predominant of malicious cyberattacks worldwide.  More about the Cyberattacks Definition: Cyberattacks are unwelcome attempts to steal, expose, alter, disable or destroy information through unauthorized access to computer systems. Typically such forms of attacks to keep networks from functioning after encrypting data, are carried out by ransomware-seeking entities. […]