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World Green City Award 2022

Context The city of Hyderabad has bagged the prestigious ‘World Green City Award 2022’ beating Paris, Bogota, Mexico City, Montreal, and Fortaleza in Brazil. About Additionally, the city has also won ‘Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth’ at the International Association of Horticulture Producers (AIPH) 2022 held in Jeju, South Korea.  Hyderabad is […]

Anti-Smog Guns

In  News Vehicle-mounted ‘anti-smog guns’ have begun their rounds of Delhi, spraying water in a fine mist. What is an Anti-smog gun?  It is a device that sprays atomised water into the atmosphere to reduce air pollution.  It is connected to a water tank and mounted on a vehicle. It basically acts like rain to […]

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, […]

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 […]

Second India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD)

In News The Indian Defence Minister recently addressed the second India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD). More about the dialogue About: India-Africa Defence Dialogue was held on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Theme: The theme of the second India-Africa defence dialogue was:  “Adopting strategies for synergising and strengthening defence and security cooperation”.  Gandhinagar Declaration: […]

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 […]

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 […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 4 Justice Chandrachud appointed next CJI, to take oath on Nov 9 (Judiciary) Know about appointment Process the CJI   GS 3 8 PM points to challenge of high import bill on edible oil, fertiliser (Agriculture)   What are objectives and features […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Kerala Governor says he can sack errant Ministers (Parliament and State Legislature ) Know about Governor,Appointment,Functions and Powers.   GS 2 4 Principles of CAA can apply to Lankan Hindu Tamils, says HC judge (Government Policies and Interventions) What are […]