Sandalwood Spike disease: ‘Invisible’ disease wreaks havoc on commercial sandalwood cultivation

Source: The post is based on the article “Invisible disease wreaks havoc on commercial sandalwood cultivation” published in PIB on 25th October 2022 What is the News? A study has shown that Sandalwood Spike Disease(SSD) is posing a severe threat on the Commercial Cultivation of Sandalwood. What is Sandalwood Spike disease? Sandalwood Spike disease is… Continue reading Sandalwood Spike disease: ‘Invisible’ disease wreaks havoc on commercial sandalwood cultivation

Kantara: What is the controversy over the practice of ‘bhoota kola’ in the Kannada movie?

Source: The post is based on the article “Kantara: What is the controversy over the practice of ‘bhoota kola’ in the Kannada movie?” published in Indian Express on 26th October 2022 What is the News? Kannada film Kantara is being appreciated from all corners for its visual storytelling as well as compelling music and performances. However,… Continue reading Kantara: What is the controversy over the practice of ‘bhoota kola’ in the Kannada movie?

Not a pre-election Budget, please!

Source: The post is based on an article “Not a pre-election Budget, please!” published in Business Standard on 26th October 2022.  Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development  Relevance: measures to tackle the fiscal deficit and the need to avoid pre-election Budget.  News: The Finance Ministry has started preparing the Union Budget for 2023-24. It would be presented on February 1,… Continue reading Not a pre-election Budget, please!

Indian sugarcane fields could yield a flex-fuel bonanza

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian sugarcane fields could yield a flex-fuel bonanza” published in Live Mint on 26th October 2022.  Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment  Relevance: Benefits of ethanol blending  News: This article discusses the benefits of ethanol blending in Brazil and measures that need to be adopted by India for ethanol blending fuel. About… Continue reading Indian sugarcane fields could yield a flex-fuel bonanza

A renewable energy revolution, rooted in agriculture

Source: The post is based on the article “A renewable energy revolution, rooted in agriculture” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2022.  Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment  Relevance: Efforts needed to tackle stubble burning  News: A private company has established the first bio-energy plant in Punjab to produce Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) from paddy straw. This will eventually provide… Continue reading A renewable energy revolution, rooted in agriculture

What Pakistan’s removal from FATF grey list signifies

Source: The post is based on an article “What Pakistan’s removal from FATF grey list signifies” published in The Indian Express on 26th October 2022.  Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations  Relevance: FATF grey list and Pakistan  News: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently decided to remove Pakistan from its grey list.  What is the Financial Action… Continue reading What Pakistan’s removal from FATF grey list signifies

[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2022 – 2nd week

Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 2nd week of the Month of October. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2022 – 2nd week

[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2022 – 2nd week

Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – October 2022 – Second week  Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current affairs.… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2022 – 2nd week

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