1) Anaemia: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) initiates steps to provide easy to use non-invasive testing to tackle anaemia in India  It is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the Hemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal.  Hemoglobin is a protein found in red cells that carries oxygenRead more
Colombo Security Conclave (CSC): It is a regional security grouping comprising India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Mauritius. The CSC, initially known as the Trilateral for Maritime Security Cooperation, evolved out of trilateral meetings between NSAs and Deputy NSAs from India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, starting in 2011.It came to a standstill after 2014 dueRead more
Veer Bal Diwas:It is commemorated to honour the martyrdom of Baba Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh, the Sahibzade of 10th Guru Govind Singh Ji on 26th December every year. Guru Gobind Singh, the leader of the Sikhs in Punjab during the Mughal reign, had four sons. They were referred to as the four Sahibzade Khalsa.Read more
PM-AJAY Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM- AJAY) is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme. It is a merged scheme of three Centrally Sponsored Schemes, namely Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana(PMAGY), Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCA to SCSP), and Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana (BJRCY).The main objective of the scheme is to increase theRead more
1) World’s oldest-known Fort Discovered: An international team of archaeologists has uncovered what is believed to be the world’s oldest-known fort in a remote region of Siberia.  The fortified settlement, named Amnya, is located along the Amnya River in western Siberia.   Radiocarbon dating of samples collected at the site places the fort’s construction around 8,000Read more
1) Asian Development Bank (ADB) Loan to Tripura: The Government of India signed an agreement with the ADB to avail USD 100 million loan to improve urban services and tourism facilities in Tripura. Genesis: Established in 1966.  Members: 68 members (49 are from within Asia and Pacific). India is a member Shareholders: Developing and developingRead more
1) Parliament passes 3 Bills: Both the Houses of the Parliament have passed following 3 bills:  The Post Office Bill, 2023 to ensure the effective functioning of the Postal Department  The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 provides for the appointment, salary, and removalRead more
1) Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, 2023: Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2023 has been jointly awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad .  They have brought together the youth and peoples of Israel and the Arab World for a non-violent resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict.  It has been conferred every yearRead more
1) Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs): RBI tightens norms to prevent evergreening of loans via investments in AIFs.  AIFs means any fund established or incorporated in India which is a privately pooled investment vehicle which collects funds from sophisticated investors, whether Indian or foreign, for investing.  Three Categories of AIFs  Category I: Investment in start-up, socialRead more
1) Katabatic and Anabatic winds: Recent research reveals that Katabatic winds play a role in cooling Himalayas.  Katabatic winds are cool, denser air moving downhill due to gravity.  They affect local climates, even reducing humidity in the air and blowing away snow.  Contrary to this anabatic wind is warm wind that blows up a mountainRead more
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