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India’s space telescope AstroSat has measured X-ray polarisation from the Cygnus X-1, opening new possibilities in the study of the black hole’s environment. It is one of the 1st confirmed black hole…

Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) for the export of Apparel/Garments and made up to 31st…

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the continuation of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) to be implemented under the Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF)…

Manipur boasts a rich cultural heritage but some of its invaluable art forms like Subika Paintings are on the brink of extinction due to neglect. About Subika Paintings: It is…

There are a variety of power banks that are available online, but since the launch of MagSafe chargers from Apple, the industry has evolved. About MagSafe: MagSafe charger is a wireless charger/power…

A record number of manatees converged at a Florida state park recently. About Manatees: Manatees are large aquatic mammals, and sometimes they’re referred to as “sea cows.” They belong to a group of animals called Sirenia.…

The Tamil Nadu government has declared 80,114.80 hectares of reserve forests in Bargur Hills in Erode district, as the Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. About Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: This region…

The Finance Minister recently presented fiscal consolidation projections that surpass expectations for the current financial year and Budget Estimates (BE) for the next year, despite the conservative tax buoyancy in…

Mesolithic-era rock paintings have been recently discovered at Sitamma Loddi, Gattusingaram, in Peddapalli district, Telangana. About Mesolithic Period: Mesolithic, also called Middle Stone Age, is an ancient cultural stage which existed between the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) and…

An international team of astronomers recently conducted multi-wavelength observations of AT 2023clx—the closest to Earth tidal disruption event (TDE). About Tidal Disruption Event (TDE): Tidal disruption events (TDEs) are astronomical…

Why in News? With the ‘mantra’ of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Vishwas’ and the whole of nation approach of “Sabka Prayas”, the Union Minister for Finance presented the…

Why in the News? The Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Union Budget for 2024-2025 in Parliament on 1st Feb 2024  What’s in Today’s Article?…

Why in news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the next financial year (2024-25). It was her sixth budget presentation, but was different from all the others…

Why in news? The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Union Budget for 2024-2025 in Parliament. What’s in today’s article? Vote on Account Interim Budget News Summary Vote on…

Headlines of the Day 02-02-2024 PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Interim Budget 2024-25  The Hindu / Indian Express / Mint / PIB  GS-3 Economy – What is…

Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India barred Paytm Payments Bank Ltd from accepting fresh deposits and making credit transactions from March 2024. This decision essentially bars Paytm Payments…

What’s in Today’s Article? About Hybrid Vehicles (Meaning, Difference w.r.t. EVs, Importance of Hybrid Vehicles) Challenges w.r.t. EVs What is a Hybrid Vehicle? Hybrid cars are powered by two engines:…

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian…

The interim Budget, a ‘stop-gap’ arrangement, will be presented by Union Finance Minister of India on February 1 2024 as a full Budget will be presented in June-July. Definition – It…

Recently, the Union Environment Minister said that five more Indian wetlands have been added to the global list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. About the New…