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Aceclofenac

In News  Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has demanded a ban on using Aceclofenac in cattle after a new study showed that the drug is metabolized into diclofenac in water buffaloes — as it does in cows. Diclofenac — an anti-inflammatory drug — was banned for veterinary use by the Government of India in 2006.  […]

Senna spectabilis(An invasive species)

In News  Senna spectabilis has taken over between 800 and 1,200 hectares of the buffer zones of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) in the picturesque Nilgiris hill district. About  It is  an exotic tree and it was introduced as an ornamental species and for use as firewood from South and Central America. It has become […]

Coronal Holes

In News Recently, NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory Captured dark patches on the sun’s surface resembling eyes and a smile NASA explained that the patches are called coronal holes. Image Courtesy :IE About Coronal Hole It is a patch of the Sun’s atmosphere with much lower density than elsewhere.   In ultraviolet views of the Sun, coronal […]

C-295 Transport Aircraft Manufacturing Facility

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India laid the foundation stone for the C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. About Set up by: Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).  This is the first time a private sector company would be manufacturing a full aircraft in the country.  This […]

Challenges to COP27

In News The annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), will soon begin in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Shaikh. Climate Objectives & CoP These annual conferences have been the main driver of the global fight against climate change.  However, the response so far has not been commensurate to the enormity of the challenge.  […]

SCO’s Council of Heads of Government (CHG) Meeting

In News The 21st Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) was recently held in Nur-Sultan in virtual format under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan. More about the news About: The SCO Heads of Government meet is held annually to focus on the trade and economic agenda of the organisation and approves the SCO’s […]

Voting Rights to NRIs

In News Recently, the Union government told the Supreme Court (SC) that it was considering ways to facilitate non-resident Indians (NRI), especially migrant labourers, to cast their votes remotely. Key Points About:  The Supreme Court disposed of the Petition stating that the Plea was filed in 2013 “at a stage when nothing was being done […]

Women’s Role during the Farm Law Agitations

In News Women’s participation in the protests against the three agriculture laws gave them a chance to assert their disregarded position as farmers in the country, moulding the scope and character of the agitation. Women’s Participation in Protests India has had a long history of protests against the ruling government, be it during the colonial […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 8 SC disposes of plea as AG says efforts on to find solution (Polity and Governance) What are ways and means available in India to facilitate voting for non-resident Indians and migrant workers? GS 1 9 Correcting mistakes by including tribals: PM […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Mulling remote vote facility for NRIs, govt. tells SC (Polity and Governance) Know about the Current Voting Process for Overseas Voters in Indian elections and recent developments   GS 3 6 The truth about ‘the India story’  (Economy) What is India’s growth […]