What is Rhododendron?
Context: Recently, the Botanical Survey of India has published a new report titled ‘Rhododendrons of Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalaya- An Illustrated Account’, which lists 45 taxa of rhododendrons. Relevance: Facts for Prelims What is Rhododendron? Distinctive Features: Indian Varieties: -Source: The Hindu
About Adenovirus
Context: Bengal health authorities have been asked to be vigilant after the state recently recorded a big spike in adenovirus cases. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Adenovirus Transmission modes: Treatment: -Source: Indian Express
GST Council 49th Meet
Context: Recently, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in its 49th Meeting has reached consensus on the constitution of the GST Appellate Tribunal to resolve the rising number of disputes under the old indirect tax regime. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: The key highlights of the GST meeting are: What […]
New START Treaty
Context: Days before the first anniversary of the beginning of the war in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin announced in an address to his nation that Russia is suspending its participation in the New START, the last remaining major military agreement with the United States. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About New […]
About El Niño-La Niña
Context: India is experiencing a colder than normal winter thanks to the north-south winter flow set up by the climate phenomenon known as La Niña. The La Niña itself is going on for a record-breaking third consecutive year. Now, forecasts for the 2023 fall and winter are predicting that there is a 50% possibility for […]
Special Rupee Vostro Accounts Arrangement
Context: Recently, government officials informed that 20 Russian banks, including Rosbank, Tinkoff Bank, Centro Credit Bank and Credit Bank of Moscow have opened Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA) with partner banks in India. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the SRVA arrangement? The SRVA arrangement is a supplementary system to […]
Current Affairs Quiz 22 February 2023
Current Affairs 22 February 2023
CONTENTS Special Rupee Vostro Accounts Arrangement Context: Recently, government officials informed that 20 Russian banks, including Rosbank, Tinkoff Bank, Centro Credit Bank and Credit Bank of Moscow have opened Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA) with partner banks in India. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: El Niño-La Niña Context: India is experiencing […]
Utilizing Village Potential to Promote Rural Tourist Destinations
Context Agritourism, art and culture, ecotourism, wildlife, tribal tourism, and homestays are six niche experiences for visitors who want to travel to rural India that have been identified by the Central Nodal Agency for Rural Tourism and Rural Homestays (CNA – RT and RH), the coordinating body between the Center, States, and other stakeholders. Relevance […]
Crop Outlook is Positive, But Climate Challenges Exist
Despite the Center’s projection of a record output of 112 million tonnes this season, the rising February temperatures in some parts of western and north India have once again raised concerns over the wheat crop. Relevance GS Paper-3: Climate Change, Agriculture Cropping Pattern and issues related to it Mains Question Talk about the climatic requirements for […]