An EV operates on an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine and has a battery instead of a fuel tank. In general, EVs have low running costs as they have fewer moving parts and are also environmentally friendly. …
The period after the Prelims is of paramount importance for clearing the Mains. For best results, one must start their Mains preparation right after the Prelims, without any delay. Even if you are unsure of your result, it is unwise …
CONTEXT ● COVID-19 had exposed several weaknesses in India’s underfunded health system. ● During the pandemic, it could not assuredly provide affordable care or deliver vaccines in large parts of India. ● There was a disconnect between the various levels …
Why in News ● Actor Rajinikanth was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at a National Film Awards ceremony by Vice-President. About Dada Saheb Phalke ● Dadasaheb Phalke was a producer, director, and screenwriter from India. ● Raja Harischandra(1913), India’s first …
About ICI ● The monthly Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production volume index. ● The objective of the ICI is to provide an advance indication on production performance of industries of ‘core’ nature. These industries are likely …
About SCO ● Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation established in 2001. ● It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organisation aiming to maintain peace, security and stability in the region. ● Prior to the creation …
A tropical cyclone is a rapid rotating storm originating over tropical oceans from where it draws the energy to develop. It has a low pressure centre and clouds spiraling towards the eyewall surrounding the “eye”, the central part of the …
CONTEXT A neoliberal economy encourages private capital and the market, while forcing the state to withdraw from welfare. Thus limiting the state in taking concrete and constructive efforts to fulfil the aspirations of the people. Over the years, with growing …
What’s the news? A report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) highlighted that the increase in CO2 from 2019 to 2020 was slightly lower than that observed from 2018 to 2019 but higher than the average annual growth rate over …
What’s in the news? The maiden bilateral tri-service exercise, Konkan Shakti 21, between the armed forces of India and the UK culminated in the Arabian Sea on 27 October 2021. Spanning over four days, the exercise saw the two defence …