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Food Waste Index Report 2024

Source: This article on the Food Waste Index Report 2024 is based on “Households across the world waste 1 billion meals a day, says UN report” which was published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Food Waste Index Report 2024, was launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and WRAP… Continue reading Food Waste Index Report 2024

Difference between the current and capital account

Source-This post on Difference between the current and capital account is based on the article “Current account deficit narrows to 1.2% of GDP at $10.5 billion in Oct-Dec: RBI” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, RBI stated that current account deficit narrows to 1.2 % of GDP at $10.5 billion… Continue reading Difference between the current and capital account

Governor’s role in lawmaking

Source: This article on Governor’s role in lawmaking is based on “Governor’s assent to state laws” which was published in “The Indian Express” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Recently, Kerala has moved the SC against the withholding of assent to Bills by the President and Governor. Governor’s role in lawmaking 1) Article 200… Continue reading Governor’s role in lawmaking

Restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)

Source: This article on restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) is based on “Department of Defence Production issues notification for re-organisation of DGQA” which was published in “PIB” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? The Department of Defence Production has announced a restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA). About restructuring… Continue reading Restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)

EC rules concerning carrying cash during elections

Source: This article on the EC rules concerning carrying cash during elections is based on “Carrying cash during elections” which was published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Prior to every election, the EC issues detailed instructions to keep a strict vigil on the movement of cash, liquor, jewellery, and other… Continue reading EC rules concerning carrying cash during elections

2nd Employment Working Group (EWG)

Source-This post on Employment Working Group (EWG) 2023  is based on the article “India At G20 2nd Employment Working Group Meeting At Brasilia” published in “PIB” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting held under the Brazilian Presidency in Brasilia. About 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG)… Continue reading 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG)

50,000-year-old magnetofossil

Source-This post on 50,000-year-old magnetofossil is based on the article “Goa scientists find 50,000-year-old magnetic fossils in Bay of Bengal” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, scientists have found 50,000-year-old magnetic fossils in the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the youngest giant magnetofossils to be found… Continue reading 50,000-year-old magnetofossil

Meme coins

Source-This post on meme coins is based on the article “Explainer: What are meme coins and should you add them in your portfolio?“ published in “Business Standard” on 25th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, meme coins have gained significant popularity in the digital currency space. About Meme Coins 1. About: Meme coins are… Continue reading Meme coins

900-year-old Chalukyan inscription

Source-This post on 900-year-old Chalukyan inscription900-year-old Chalukyan inscription is based on the article “900-year-old Chalukyan inscription discovered in state of utter neglect at Gangapuram” published in “The Hindu” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? A 900-year-old Kannada inscription from the Kalyana Chalukya dynasty has been found at Gangapuram, a temple town, in Telangana.… Continue reading 900-year-old Chalukyan inscription

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