Producer Price Index: New Model The DPIIT is finalizing a new model of the Producer Price Index (PPI) to better capture input prices in the economy. Producer Price Index measures the average change in prices received by producers for goods and services sold in the domestic market or exported. It includes two types: Output PPI […]
Farmer Producer Organisations : Put For Public Comment
Farmer Producer Organisations : Put For Public Comment The draft National Policy on Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) has been put for public comment by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) are voluntary collective entities formed by farmers to enhance their bargaining power and access to inputs, markets, and technology. They […]
NIRMAN Scheme
NIRMAN Scheme: The Union Minister for Coal and Mines recently launched the portal “Noble Initiative for Rewarding Mains Aspirants of National Civil Services Examination (NIRMAN)”. Initiative for Rewarding Mains Aspirants of the National Civil Services Examination (NIRMAN) is a unique Corporate social responsibility (CSR) scheme by Coal India Limited (CIL) designed to support meritorious candidates […]
Defence Production : Report
Defence Production : Report India recorded its highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in value terms during Financial Year (FY) 2023-24, the defence ministry announced recently. As per the data received from all Defence Public Sector undertakings (DPSUs), other PSUs manufacturing defence items, and private companies, the value of defence production in the country has […]
Kalashnikov AK-203 Assault Rifle
Kalashnikov AK-203 Assault Rifle: The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), a joint venture between India and Russia, has successfully delivered 35,000 AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles to the Indian Army. AK-203 Rifle is a modern firearm originating from Russia, designed by the renowned engineer Mikhail Kalashnikov between 2007 and 2010. It is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, select-fire […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 6th July 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 6th July 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Vaquita : Endangered Marine Mammal
Vaquita : Endangered Marine Mammal The world’s most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita, is teetering on the edge of extinction. The vaquita is a shy member and the smallest of the porpoise family. Scientific Name: Phocoena sinus Vaquitas are the most endangered of the world’s marine mammals. Less than 20 vaquitas remain in the wild. […]
Pangong Lake : Updates
Pangong Lake : Updates According to satellite pictures, China’s military is preparing for the long haul in the area surrounding Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh. Pangong Lake, also known as Pangong Tso, is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It derives its name from the […]
Kaziranga National Park : In News
Kaziranga National Park : In News The devastating flood in Assam’s famed Kaziranga National Park (KNP) has claimed the lives of 114 wild animals, while 95 others have been rescued recently. Kaziranga National Park is situated in the north-eastern part of the country in the districts of Golaghat and Nagoan in the state of Assam. […]
New Spider Species
New Spider Species: Two new species of litter-dwelling jumping spiders from the evergreen forests of the southern Western Ghats have been found by researchers from Christ College, Irinjalakuda. The newly discovered species, Habrocestum swaminathan and Habrocestum benjamin, which have been added to the illustrious roster of the genus Habrocestum. These spider species are the unsung […]
