March 2023 -

Editorial of the Day: Applying Active Non-Alignment for Ukraine Peace (The Hindu)

March 9, 2023

During the Munich Security Conclave, the members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) expressed concerns over the reluctance of the Global South to align itself with the G-7 on the war in Ukraine. Majority of countries across the globe have condemned Russia for the Ukraine invasion but very few countries in Asia, Africa and …

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Case Study of the Day: ‘Waste-to-energy’ Approach to Remove Fluoride from Groundwater

March 9, 2023

Context: A group of researchers from Nalanda University Bihar, have investigated the potential of renewable biochar produced from rice husk biomass to absorb fluoride pollutants from groundwater. About the ‘Waste-to-Energy’ Approach Groundwater pollution: Fluoride, one of the pollutants in groundwater, is primarily caused by geological processes, whose prolonged consumption in drinking water can cause dental …

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Cryptocurrency Trade Under PMLA

March 9, 2023

Context: The Central Government has recently brought crypto trading, safekeeping and related financial services under the ambit of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. About Cryptocurrency A cryptocurrency is a medium of exchange, such as the rupee or the US dollar, but is digital in format and uses encryption techniques to both control the creation …

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Meeting India’s ‘Carbon Sink’ Target

March 9, 2023

Meeting India’s ‘Carbon Sink’ Target Background India’s NDCs under the Paris agreement: India’s key targets for 2030 under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement include: To reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 percent below 2005 levels. To achieve about 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from …

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UK’s New Asylum Plan

March 9, 2023

Context: Britain is facing a domestic and international backlash after unveiling ‘the Illegal Migration Bill’ to overhaul the way it handles migrants crossing the Channel on small boats. What are the Key Proposals of the New Legislation? Suspension of rights: The new bill places a legal duty on the interior minister to deport anyone who …

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Surge in Phytoplankton Blooms

March 9, 2023

Context: According to new research, huge blooms of phytoplankton have become larger and more frequent along the world’s coastlines, bringing benefits to fisheries but also causing potential harm. Observations of the Study The growth: Between 2003 and 2020, coastal phytoplankton blooms increased by about 13% in extent, covering an additional 4 million square kilometers of …

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Asiatic Society, Introduction, History, Objective and Function

March 9, 2023

Asiatic Society Read all about Asiatic Society. Sir William Jones established the Asiatic Society in January 1784 to advance and advance the cause of Oriental study. In order to start a society for Asian studies, Jones sent a circular note to a select group of British residents of Calcutta. The Memorandum of Articles of the …

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HPSC Application Form 2023 Out, Apply online here

March 9, 2023

HPSC Application Form 2023 HPSC Application Form 2023: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has issued a notification for the Haryana Civil Services (HCS) and Allied Services Examination 2023. HPSC HCS Application Form 2023 is now available on the HPSC HCS Recruitment 2023 official website. The link to the HPSC Application Form will be active on …

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Development of Indian Press, Introduction, During British and Early Regulations

March 9, 2023

Development of Indian Press The British are attributed with introducing participatory journalism or an independent press to India during the colonial era. The British government, however, made more of an attempt to control the Indian press in order to stop the spread of nationalistic sentiments through it. Developmental difficulties, illiteracy, colonial restrictions, and repression complicated …

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International Labour Organisation, Headquarter, Role & Functions

March 9, 2023

International Labour Organization International Labour Organization: The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations specialised agency founded in 1919. Its primary mission is to promote social justice and decent working conditions worldwide. The International Labor Organization (ILO) brings together governments, employers, and workers from its member countries to develop and promote labour standards, policies, …

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