Blue Straggler The Context: When one star swallows up another, a blue straggler forms, which is a bigger and bluer star. Why is this in the news? Indian scientists have conducted a thorough investigation on the development of blue stragglers. What exactly are Blue Stragglers? On open or globular clusters,...
Durand Line The context Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid told a Pakistani Pashto channel earlier this week that Afghans are opposed to Pakistan's Durand Line fence. The incoming Afghan administration to announce its position. People have been separated and families have been divided as a result of...
In Vladivostok, India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas will attend the 6th Eastern Economic Summit. Why it's making headlines The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas will lead a group to Vladivostok, Russia, for the 6th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) Summit. The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) It was...
India-Algeria Navy Exercise is the first of its kind. Why it's in the news: The Indian and Algerian navies collaborated on a first-of-its-kind naval exercise off the coast of Algeria. Maritime Security in India and Africa: The African Union's 2050 Integrated Maritime Strategy It is made up of comprehensive,...
Draft e-commerce rule Context: The Department of Consumer Affairs is said to be revising some parts of the draught e-commerce rules, 2021, after receiving criticism from industry and some sections of government. The requirements of the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019,...
‘SUJALAM’ Campaign Context: As part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,' the Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched ‘SUJALAM,' a ‘100-day campaign.' About: The campaign: The goal is to increase the number of ODF Plus villages by implementing waste water management at the village level. This is accomplished in...
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre The context Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the reconstructed Jallianwala Bagh memorial in Amritsar to the country on Saturday, with four museum galleries, a repaired well, and enhanced tourist amenities. The developments "Shaheedi well" or martyrdom well has been repaired and reconstructed with a...
Small finance bank Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has received two more applications for small finance bank licence under the 2019 “on-tap” guidelines. An "on-tap" facility would mean that the RBI would accept bank licence applications and award them throughout the year. About: Small finance bank: ...
Bodoland Territorial Region Context: A tripartite agreement was struck by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Assam government, and the Bodo groups to redraw, rename, and amend the power-sharing agreement in the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam. People who have been displaced in...
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana Context: The government has asked banks to expand account holders' access to micro-credit and micro-investment options, such as flexi-recurring plans, under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) scheme. PMJDY - The National Mission for Financial Inclusion has been successfully implemented for seven...
