Yearly Archives: 2021
World Food Programme (WFP)
In News Recently, The World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended food distribution in Ethiopia’s Kombolcha and Dessie towns after the looting of supplies. The latest analysis of WFP shows record-high levels of acute food insecurity are expected in Ethiopia through at least the middle of 2022. About World Food Programme (WFP) It was established in […]
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021
In News Recently,The Rajya Sabha passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021. It was cleared by the Lok Sabha on December 6. Objectives and need There is a need for more pharmaceutical education and research institutions of national importance in India to suffice the present demands and the emerging trends […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 & 10 Laws repealed, farmers end protest after a letter from Govt: ‘Historic win’ Beyond the Barricades (Governance) About the Union government’s recent step to the repeal of the three farm laws, what are key provisions of 3 Farmers […]
Suicide Deaths in India
In News According to a report by Lancet, India reported highest number of suicide deaths in the world. The paper is titled: ‘The national suicide prevention strategy in India: Context and considerations for urgent action’. About The Lancet has published a broad and comprehensive policy paper offering a range of evidence-based solutions across sectors. The […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 India pays homage to first CDS, wife and 11 other crash victim (Defence) Know about Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), roles and responsibilities, Learn facts related to Mi-17V5 helicopter GS 2 3 Ken-Betwa project a boon for Bundelkhand […]
Air version of BrahMos Missile
Why in the News? Recently, the Air version of BrahMos was test-fired from Sukhoi 30 MKI supersonic fighter aircraft. BrahMos About: Named after the Brahmaputra river of India and Moskva river of Russia. BrahMos is a Joint Venture between India (DRDO) and Russia (NPOM) for the development, production and marketing of the supersonic cruise missile. […]
Ken-Betwa River Linking Project
In News The Union Cabinet approved the funding and implementation of Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project with a total cost of Rs 44,605 crore. The project has a deadline of eight years. About the Project History: After coming to power in 1999, the then-prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, set up a task force to accelerate […]
Facial Recognition Technology
In News Recently, Minister of State for Civil Aviation said four airports in the country will soon have facial recognition technology (FRT)-based boarding system for passengers. About The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is working on a biometric boarding system at the Varanasi, Pune, Kolkata and Vijayawada airports. This biometric boarding system is part of […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Rawat, 12 others killed in T.N. chopper crash (Defence) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India, What is the role of CDS?, Significance of CDS, Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17V5 helicopter, its features and, issues linked to it GS […]
Editorial Analysis
- India-China Agreement: Breaking a Stalemate
- Blue Helmets: UN Peacekeepers
- Realising Full Potential of Digital Public Infrastructure
- Integrated and Sustainable Multimodal Transport Systems in Indian Cities
- India’s SDG Focus & Its Human Development Issues