Daily Current Affairs

  Facts in News African Violet plant ( Environment & Ecology) Recently, a new species of African Violet was found in Mizoram. Key Points Scientific Name: Didymocarpus vickifunkiae (named after Vicki Ann Funk, a US-based botanist) It is an endangered species.  It is an epiphyte (a plant that grows on trees) and produces light pink […]

In News The United Kingdom (UK) starts preparations for trade negotiations with India. Key Points Removal of barriers: The UK started the preparations for the trade deal, under which Britain wants the removal of barriers to doing business and trading with India, including the removal of tariffs of up to 150% on whisky and 125% […]

In News : The latest draft regulation for the creation of a Lakshadweep Development Authority (LDA) is widely resented by locals in Lakshadweep. Draft Regulation  The regulation empowers the government, identified as the administrator, to constitute Planning and Development Authorities under it to plan the development of any area identified as having “bad layout or […]

In News The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has appointed a joint committee to look into allegations of unauthorised construction activity taking place for Mekedatu dam. About Acting suo motu based on a media report, NGT has directed the panel to submit a report. The NGT also directed the joint committee to assess the damage caused […]

In News Recently, Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of one of its verdicts from the search engine Google in an important order on the ‘Right to be forgotten and ‘Right to be left alone. Major Highlights  The judgment was related to acquittal given in a drug case involving a US citizen of Indian […]

In News Recently, the Ministry of Power has decided to set up the National Mission on use of biomass in coal based thermal power plants. About  The modalities of operation and structure of the Nation Mission are under finalization. Objectives To facilitate overcoming the constraints in the supply chain of biomass pellets and agro-residue and […]