News: The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise, Khanjar-XII, is being held in Kyrgyzstan from March 10 to 23, 2025. About Khanjar-XII Exercise It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan. It has been started since 2011 and both nations are hosting it alternately. The Indian contingent is represented by… Continue reading Khanjar-XII Exercise
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Gum Arabic
News: Gum Arabic is facing a growing crisis due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan. About Gum Arabic Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, is a natural substance obtained from the hardened sap of two species of acacia trees—Acacia senegal and Vachellia (formerly Acacia). It is predominantly produced in Sudan, which accounts for about… Continue reading Gum Arabic
Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
News: The Supreme Court has delivered a significant setback to major telecom operators, including Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharti Airtel, by rejecting their review petitions seeking corrections in the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) calculations of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. About Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) refers to the total revenue earned… Continue reading Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
Source- This post on Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has been created based on the article “The Pacific Islands Forum’s annual meeting begins: The organisation and the issues being discussed“ published in “Indian Express” on 31 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Pacific Islands Forum’s annual meeting was held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga’s capital. Pacific Islands… Continue reading Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV
Source- This post on Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV has been created based on the article “DRDO carries out flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ from Su-30 MK-I platform off Odisha coast” published in “Economic Times” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India… Continue reading Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV
Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project
Source- This post on the Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project has been created based on the article “IREDA to invest ₹290 crore in Nepal’s 900 MW hydroelectric project” published in “Economic Times” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is investing approximately ₹290 crore in the… Continue reading Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project
India Young Professionals Scheme 2024
Source- This post on the India Young Professionals Scheme 2024 has been created based on the article “UK announces second ballot for India Young Professional Scheme 2024” published in “Economic Times” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? The UK Home Office has detailed the second and final ballot of 2024 for the India… Continue reading India Young Professionals Scheme 2024
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve
Source- This post on the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “BR Hills-bound vehicles to pay token green tax” published in “Economic Times” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? The Karnataka Forest Department has recently started collecting a green tax from vehicles entering BR Hills through… Continue reading Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve
Money Mule
Source-This post on Money Mule has been created based on the article “Banks scanning proprietor A/Cs to spot ‘money mules” published in “Economic Times” on 5 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, many major banks have stopped or slowed down the process of opening sole proprietorship and individual current accounts for firms that are less… Continue reading Money Mule
Pig Butchering Scam
Source-This post on Pig Butchering Scams is based on the article “Pig-butchering stock market get rich quick scam: Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp used to steal lakhs from investors; tactics used, how to stay safe” published in “Economic times” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Pig Butchering Scams are on the rise globally including in… Continue reading Pig Butchering Scam
