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The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   GS 2 5   5 As thousands of migrants on move again, grain scheme for poor back (Welfare Schemes)   Vaccine equity […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Centre allots 5 kg of grains free to poor (Governance) Know about the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), its provisions, significance, concerns and suggestions. Also, throw light upon other Covid-19 management measures. GS 2 6 India’s COVID crisis — […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Harlequin Ichthyosis It is a rare genetic skin disorder which is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Autosomal Recessive Pattern occurs when an individual inherits an abnormal gene from each parent, who carry one copy of the mutated gene. The newborn infant is covered with plates of thick skin that crack and […]

Armenian Genocide

In News The US President Joe Biden is preparing to formally acknowledge the Armenian Genocide. About According to the Armenian National Institute, an American non-profit organisation, 30 countries officially recognise the Armenian Genocide. Many Countries including India, that have not formally recognised the Armenian Genocide have primarily adopted this stance in the interests of their […]

National Panchayati Raj Day

In News Every year, the National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on 24th April. About the Day It marks a defining moment in the history of decentralisation of power, with the institutionalisation of Panchayati Raj, through the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 which came into force with effect from 24th April 1993. It is commemorated […]

Disaster Management Act, 2005

In News- The Ministry of Home Affairs invoked the stringent Disaster Management Act 2005 to direct states to ensure the movement of oxygen tanks without any restriction. Earlier in March 2020 various government authorities invoked their respective powers under the DM Act to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak in the country.  Disaster Management Act, 2005  […]

Gender Bias and Inclusion In Advertising: UNICEF

In News Recently, the report titled “Gender Bias and Inclusion In Advertising In India” has been released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media (GDI). GDI is a non-profit research organization which conducts research on gender representation in media and advocates for equal representation of women. […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains  GS 3 1   Second wave will not affect big reform push, says Nirmala Sitharaman (Economy)  Impact of the Second Wave of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy, various steps are being taken in this context   GS 3 7 PM Modi, […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Centre cracks down on curbs to oxygen movement (Governance and Health) Know about the Disaster Management Act 2005, history, key provisions, significance, concerns and suggestions. GS 2 1   10 All adults can sign up for jab from April 28   […]

Facts in News

  Facts in News Blue Nature Alliance It is a collaboration led by Conservation International, The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Global Environment Facility, Minderoo Foundation and the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation. Launch: April 20, 2021 Aim: To protect 5% of the world ocean in five years. To protect and conserve the large areas of […]