Context: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has laid out a nine-point action plan for how countries should treat crypto assets. What are Crypto Assets? Digital Assets: Crypto assets are purely digital assets that use public ledgers over the internet to prove ownership. Technology: They use cryptography, peer-to-peer networks and a distributed ledger technology (DLT) – …
Context: According to a study, India is falling short of meeting more than half of the indicators under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seven years before the 2030 deadline. About Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action …
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Context: Recently, the Prime Minister addressed the 98th edition of the monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Highlight PM spoke of several musical instruments and folk artists who he hoped would “continue to inspire everyone at the grassroots towards making performing arts more popular”. Sursingar It is a stringed musical instrument that is similar to …
Vernacular Press Act British India passed the Vernacular Press Act (1878) to restrict press freedom and prevent criticism of British policies, especially the resistance that had risen since the start of the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–80). The Act was proposed by Lytton, the Viceroy of India at the time, and on March 14, 1878, the …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 25 February 2023 The formal launch of the Indian Oil Corporation’s patented solar cook-stove. India Energy Week 2023 (February 6-8, 2023 in Bengaluru as part of the G-20 calendar of events) The quest for renewable and decentralised technology in poor households has closely followed energy …
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Ilbert Bill Ilbert Bill was introduced by Ilbert Bill. The Viceroy of Ripon’s administration in 1883 saw the introduction of the Sir Courtenay Pergine Ilbert-written Ilbert Bill, a piece of legislation. According to the law, Europeans could be tried by Indian courts. British citizens were exempt from being tried by Indian judges in 1873 prior …
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Indian Association of Calcutta Ananda Mohan Bose and Surendranath Banerjee established the Indian Association of Calcutta in 1876. Surendranath Banerjee and Anand Mohan Bose founded the Indian National Association in 1876, one of the first nationalist groups. The Indian Society of Calcutta is another name for it. It promoted the promotion of several legal strategies, such …
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Madras Mahajana Sabha Indian nationalist group Madras Mahajana Sabha was headquartered in the Madras Presidency. Along with the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, the Bombay Presidency Association, and the Indian Association, it is considered as a precursor to the Indian National Congress. The Madras Mahajana Sabha was started in May 1884 by M. Veeraraghavachariar, G. Subramania Iyer, …
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the world’s leading environmental authority, establishing the global environmental agenda, promoting the consistent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development throughout the United Nations countries and acting as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was …
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Arjuna Award Winners List The National Sports Awards Winners List is released annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports including the Arjuna Award Winners List. Annually the National Sports Awards are presented to honour and reward excellence in sports. The “Arjuna Award for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games” is granted in recognition …
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