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Pinanga Subterranea

05 Feb,2024 Download Pdf 1 Min Read

Pinanga subterranea is a species of palm tree native to Borneo.
It's the 1^st known species of palm to flower and fruit almost exclusively underground.

This rare phenomenon has only been recorded in one other plant group, the orchid Rhizanthella.

Public Distribution System (PDS)

India's Public Distribution System (PDS) has long been a cornerstone of food security, ensuring access to subsidised cereals for millions of people. However, a recent Crisil study using the &l

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Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA)

The recent Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) represents a major shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and South Asia, with significant implications for Indi

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Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement is facing significant challenges in adapting its controls to the rapid growth of cloud technology. This issue highlights the need to update its control lists and enforcem

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National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report for 2023 highlights a 9.2% increase in crimes against children in India, with 177,335 cases registered in total. This reflects a concerning rise in

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Doctrine of Contributory Negligence

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently made an important ruling regarding the doctrine of contributory negligence in criminal law. The court clarified that contributory negligence does not apply t

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Perpetual Bonds

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) recently raised ₹453 crore at an interest rate of 7.70% per annum through its second issue of Perpetual Bonds. This move is part of the

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Fake News

The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology in India has recently proposed several measures aimed at tackling the pervasive issue of fake news and misinformation, acknowled

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Vembanad Lake

Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in Kerala, is facing significant ecological stress due to unchecked tourism, the proliferation of luxury houseboats, and decades of encroachment. About Vembanad

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National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL)

The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is a signifi

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World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, observes World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Day every year on 7th September to raise awareness about this rare and serio

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