Context A recent study has highlighted that, the Groundwater pumped up from the earth and moved elsewhere for humans activities, resulted in the earth’s axis tilting nearly 80 cm to the east. Scientists estimated that nearly 2,150 billion tonnes of groundwater have been pumped and drained into Read More …
Day: June 21, 2023
National Working Plan Code 2023
Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate change has released the “National Working Plan Code-2023” for scientific management of forests and evolving new approaches. About National Working Plan Code: It was first adopted in 2004 and amended in 2014 to Read More …
Surplus liquidity in banking system
Context As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI’s) data release, Surplus liquidity in the banking system has declined 42.9 per cent due to advance tax payments. About About the information: The surplus liquidity is reflected by the amount of money absorbed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Read More …
National Internet Exchange of India
Context: National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 20th Foundation Day. About National Internet Exchange of India: NIXI was set up in 2003 as a not-for-profit (Section 8) company. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics & IT Objective: To increase internet penetration and adoption in Read More …
Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App
Context: Union Minister of Heavy Industries unveiled the Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App” at Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. About Dugdh Sankalan Sathi App: Designed and developed by: Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL), a “Mini Ratna” Central Public Sector Enterprises under the Ministry Read More …
Developing Countries Trading Scheme
Context: The U.K. has introduced a news scheme- Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) About Developing Countries Trading Scheme: DCTS will provide duty-free, quota-free trade to Least Developed Countries (LDCs) on everything but arms and duty-free. It will contribute to developing countries’ integration into the Read More …
Exercise Khan Quest
Context: Indian army contingent participates in multinational joint exercise “ex khaan quest 2023” in Mongolia. About Ex Khaan Quest 2023 Exercise: It is a Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise featuring participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries. Co-sponsors: Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and United Read More …
INS Kirpan
Context: India gifted the indigenously built in service missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam to enhance its naval capabilities. About INS Kirpan: INS Kirpan is a Khukri class missile corvette displacing 1,350 tonnes and was commissioned into the Navy in 1991. A corvette is Read More …
India-US Trade and Strategy
Context: At the heart of the Indo-US strategic partnership is deepening economic engagement between two countries. Probable Question: Q. Analyze the strategic underpinnings of the Indo-US relationship with a focus on economic engagement. Image Source: The Indian Express Economic Engagement: Growing Read More …
Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in Odisha
Context: The state unit of Geological Survey of India (GSI) has proposed to declare the ‘Natural Arch’ in Kanika range of Sundargarh forest division a Geo Heritage Site. Read More …