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Why in News? Recently, leaks were found in the pipelines comprising the Nord Stream pipelines (Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2) located near Denmark and Sweden. The leaks happened just before the ceremonial launch of the Baltic Pipe carrying gas from Norway to Poland, which is an effort by Poland to decrease its dependence …
Read MoreThe space agency released a raft of data on Tuesday to support its assessment, including new pictures from the Hubble Space Telescope and from a small Italian spacecraft that stood off from the impact by about 50km (30 miles). Scientists have now confirmed the orbit of a 160m-wide (520ft) space rock known as Dimorphos …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Central Government, expanding the mandate of its flagship scheme – ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP Scheme) announced the inclusion of skilling of girls in non-traditional livelihood (NTL) options. At the national conference on skilling in non-traditional livelihoods for girls, Ministries of Women and Child Development MW&CD emphasises the importance of convergence …
Read MoreWhy in News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said they will soon commence limited pilot launches of e-rupee (e`), or Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or digital rupee, for specific use cases. It has hinted at two broad categories for the use of e-rupee — retail and wholesale — for various transactions. …
Read MoreContext: It has been 30 years since the 73rd amendment, which envisages a three-tier Panchayat Raj System at the village, intermediate and district levels. Issues since 30 years: No regular conduction of elections: the state election commission doesn’t enjoy full power and is merely employed for the conduct of the election process After a gap …
Read MoreInter-collegiate Sports Meet 2022-23 Universal Group Of Institutions in association with Universal School Of Administration and Universal School Of Law is hosting a unique sports and other skills competition to unravel the hidden talents in the sports arena. This would be an excellent platform for local sports players to exhibit their talent and be recognized …
Read MoreThe Best Samarpana students for the year 2022-2023 “Winning doesn’t always mean being first, Winning means that you are doing better than you have ever done before.” The Best Samarpana students for the year 2022-2023 are: First place – Pandurang Gireesh Balaganur, I B.A.LLB Second place – Shayan Ahmad, I B.A Third place – Risha …
Read MoreWhat is the News? The US has imposed sanctions on Mumbai-based firm Tibalaji Petrochem Pvt. Ltd for carrying out the oil trade with Iran. Background In 2018, the U.S administration decided to walk out of the nuclear deal or Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran. It has also imposed several sanctions on Iran. …
Read MoreWhy in News? Researchers have discovered a drug named Lecanemab that reduces cognitive decline in patients with early Alzheimer’s, making it one of the first neuroprotective treatments for the disease. What is the Significance of the Findings? There are a few pills that improve memory in early stages but they do not help in the …
Read MoreWhy in News? Recently, India and Nepal have agreed to take forward the Sapta Kosi high dam project through further studies. Senior officials of the two sides have met and reviewed the bilateral water-sector cooperation, including the implementation of the Mahakali Treaty. Key Highlights: Sapta Kosi High Dam Project & Mahakali Treaty: Sapta Kosi High …
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