Context Indian Railways plans to introduce the country's first semi-high-speed freight train by December 2022. Highlights- The semi-high-speed freight train is called the Gati Shakti train and is based on the Vande Bharat platform. This is part of the PM Gati Shakti– National Master Plan for Multi Modal connectivity. Sim... .Read more
Updated on 28 May, 2022 GS2
Context “Tomb of Sand`, by author Geetanjali Shree has become the first book written in an Indian language to be awarded the International Booker Prize. Highlights Originally published in Hindi as Ret Samadhi, the book is translated into English by Daisy Rockwell. Geetanjali Shree born in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh is based in De... .Read more
Updated on 28 May, 2022 GS2
Context- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered 52 kg of cocaine, estimated to be valued at over Rs 500 crore from Mundra Port in Gujarat, as part of its Operation Namkeen Highlights- On the basis of extensive data analysis and field surveillance, intelligence was developed by DRI that certain consignments being imported from... .Read more
Updated on 27 May, 2022 GS2
Context Indian satellites will be part of BRICS virtual constellation of remote sensing satellites. Highlights The two Indian satellites, Resourcesat 2 and Resourcesat 2A, will be part of the BRICS virtual constellation of remote sensing satellites. These will be part of the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation Agreement, chaired... .Read more
Updated on 27 May, 2022 GS3
Context In a recent groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court recognized sex work as a "profession" and ruled that its practitioners were entitled to dignity and equal protection under the law. The court exercised special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution. Article 142 gives the discretionary power to the apex cou... .Read more
Updated on 27 May, 2022 GS2
Context The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has announced the 8th edition of Swachh Survekshan (SS) – SS2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. The SS 2023 aims to achieve a cyclical waste management cycle. The survey prioritizes the 3Rs (reduction, recycling, reuse). Theme - “Waste to W... .Read more
Updated on 27 May, 2022 GS3