Martand Sun Temple: A controversy has erupted over a puja ceremony attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the premises of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected Martand Sun temple in Anantnag, with the ASI claiming that it was in violation of rules. ASI argues that as per Ancient Monument Protection Act […]
Category: Current Affairs
PRAAPTI Portal
PRAAPTI Portal: According to the portal, total outstanding dues of electricity distribution companies to power producers rose by 4.04 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,21,765 crore (Rs 1.21 trillion) in May 2022. DISCOMs owed a total of Rs 1,17,026 crore to power generation firms in May 2021. PRAAPTI stands for- Payment Ratification And Analysis in […]
What Is Operation Dudhi?
What Is Operation Dudhi? This operation was undertaken by the Assam Rifles while it was in Jammu & Kashmir from the years 1990 to 1992. A team of 15 soldiers gunned down 72 Pakistan-trained extremists. This remains the most successful counter-insurgency operation that has been conducted by any security force till date. The battalion had […]
Depreciation Of Indian Rupee : All-Time Low Of 77.44 Against The U.S. Dollar.
Depreciation Of Indian Rupee : All-Time Low Of 77.44 Against The U.S. Dollar: The Indian rupee fell to an all-time low of 77.44 against the U.S. Dollar. Depreciation: Currency depreciation is a fall in the value of a currency in a floating exchange rate system. Rupee depreciation means that the rupee has become less valuable […]
National Physical Literacy Mission
National Physical Literacy Mission: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and States to respond to a report recommending sports to be expressly made a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. Further, the report submitted by the court’s amicus curiae (friend of the court) suggested that the “narrow” phrase ‘sport’ be replaced by […]
What Is Ethanol Blending?
What Is Ethanol Blending? The level of ethanol blending in petrol in India has reached 9.99%. Ethanol is one of the principal biofuels, which is naturally produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration. Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) is aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on crude […]
Low Wheat Procurement In The Current Marketing Season
Low Wheat Procurement: Wheat procurement by government agencies is set to dip to a 15-year low in the current marketing season, from an all-time high scale last year. Likely procurement this time: The 18.5 million tonnes (mt). This would be the first time that wheat procured from the new crop (18.5 mt) is less than […]
Lunar Eclipse Blood moon
Lunar Eclipse Blood moon: On 16 May 2022, a total lunar eclipse or Chandra Grahan will occur over South America, most of North America and parts of Europe and Africa. This will be the second eclipse of the year, after the April 30/May 1 partial solar eclipse that was visible in parts of the southern […]
Concession In Revenue Share To Promote Coal Gasification
Concession In Revenue Share To Promote Coal Gasification: To help India become energy independent, the Ministry of Coal has proposed 50% concession in revenue share to promote coal gasification. If the successful bidder consumes the coal produced either in its own plant(s) or plant of its holding, subsidiary, affiliate, associate for coal gasification or liquefaction […]
What Is Khalistan Movement?
What Is Khalistan Movement? Khalistan flags were found tied on the main entrance gates and walls of Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly recently. Slogans were also written on the walls of the assembly complex. The flags have now been removed by the administration. It is the fight for a separate Sikh state and owes its origins […]
