Daily Current Affairs  – 22 March 2023

In News Recently, XBB.1.16 was found to be the variant behind India’s new COVID spike. About Two recombinant lineages of SARS-CoV-2 are currently designated as ‘Variants Under Monitoring’ by the World Health Organization: XBB, a recombinant of Omicron sublineages BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75, and XBF, a recombinant of BA.5.2.3 and BA.2.75.3 Omicron sublineages. The lineage XBB.1.5, […]

In News Recently, Anti-submarine ship  INS Androth launched in Kolkata. About INS Androth is the second in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata, It draws its name from the largest and longest island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. Androth’s primary role is […]

In News Recently, the Congress leader has referred to Rule 357 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. Rules and Conduct of Lok Sabha The procedure and conduct of business in Parliament is regulated by rules made under Article 118 of the Constitution and, in relation to certain financial business, […]

In News A recent study conducted by astronomers from the University of California suggested the possibility of aliens hiding in special ‘terminator zones’ on distant exoplanets, where the temperature is not too hot or cold. An exoplanet or extrasolar planet is a planet outside the Solar System. What are terminator zones? Various exoplanets, which are […]

In News Rajasthan has become the first state to pass in Assembly the Right to Health Bill. Key Features of the Bill The Bill provides the right to health and access to healthcare for people in the state. This includes free health care services at any clinical establishment to residents of the state. The Bill […]

In News Recently,  the Kerala government has announced the State’s first waste-to-energy project in Kozhikode.. About Waste-to-energy projects use non-recyclable dry waste to generate electricity. They increase power generation capacity and eases the solid waste management (SWM) burden. Solid Waste Profile  : Solid waste in India is 55-60% biodegradable organic waste,25-30% non-biodegradable dry waste; and […]

In News Recently, the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Prime Minister Narendra Modi met for the Annual India-Japan Summit. Key Highlights of the Visit About:  The two Prime ministers largely focused on significantly boosting cooperation in areas of clean energy, semiconductors and co-development of military hardware besides exploring ways to deal with regional security […]

In News Government plans to increase Inland Water Transport share to 5% by 2030. About The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has recently released the blueprint to increase share of Inland transport through “ Maritime India Vision (MIV)-2030”. The vision comprises 150 initiatives across 10 themes, covering port infrastructure, logistics efficiency, technology, policy framework, […]

Context The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources recently tabled the report, “Groundwater: A Valuable but Diminishing Resource”. Report Highlights & committee suggestions Issue of excessive exploitation of groundwater & free electricity: States like Punjab, Haryana, Telangana and Tamil Nadu offer completely free power, while other states have provision for collection of token charges. Observing […]