Monthly Archives: July 2021
Suspension of FCRA Approval
In News Recently, the Delhi High Court permitted the Centre to submit certain information in connection with a petition by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) for suspending its registration for 180 days for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). Issues Highlighted by the Plea According to the CHRI’s counsel, the suspension […]
Pneumonia
In News As per the Sample Registration System Report (2010-13) of the Registrar General of India, Pneumonia contributes to 16.9% of infant deaths and it is the 2nd highest cause of infant mortality. Pneumonia About: Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli. Causes: Bacteria, viruses, […]
Dholavira as World Heritage Site
In News Recently, the Harappan city of Dholavira has been named the 40th Indian site on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Major Highlights UNESCO’s latest announcement comes just days after the inclusion of Ramappa Temple, Telangana as 39th site from India, on its list of Heritage Sites. Dholavira had been on UNESCO’s tentative list since 2014 […]
The Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 In five years of the IBC regime, lenders took 61% haircut on claims, show data (Economy) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Salient […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 6 policemen killed in Assam-Mizoram border row (Internal Security) Know about the ongoing clashes between Assam and Mizoram with reference to the inter-State boundary disputes. Causes, concerns and a way forward. GS 3 3 Microbes from human, animal excreta found above […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Nauka Recently, Russia’s space agency Roscosmos has detached Pirs from the International Space Station (ISS) and will attach a larger module called Nauka in its place. Nauka, meaning “science” in Russian, is the biggest space laboratory Russia has launched to date. It will primarily serve as the country’s main research facility on […]
Adarsh Smarak Scheme
In News Recently, three monuments in Andhra Pradesh have been identified under the Adarsh Smarak Scheme. About The monuments of Nagarjunakonda in Guntur, Buddhist remains of Salihundam in Srikakulam and Veerabhadra temple (Lepakshi) in Anantapur have been identified under the Adarsh Smarak Scheme for providing additional facilities like Wi-Fi, cafeteria, interpretation centre, Braille signages, […]
Monkeypox in Nigeria
In News The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a case of an unusual virus called monkeypox in a traveller coming from Nigeria. About Monkeypox Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research, hence the name ‘monkeypox.’ The first […]
Gig Economy to Boost Employment of Indian Women in Formal Sector: Study
In News Recently, the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI ) with support from the government of Japan conducted a study titled “The Future of Work for Women in the Formal Sector in India”. Major Findings Alternative work arrangements: The Alternative work arrangements in the gig […]
Editorial Analysis
- Making affordable generics more reliable
- Crimes Against Humanity & Indian Stance
- Transforming Tsunami Science After 2004 Earthquake
- India’s ‘Steel Frame’ Does Need a Check
- The Falling Indian Rupee