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Elephant Killings: Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC)

In News The recent MoEFCC data stated that 1,160 elephants were killed due to reasons other than natural causes. Key Facts A total of 186 wild elephants died after being hit by trains across the country till 31 December 2020.  Assam recorded the highest death of 62 elephants while Tamil Nadu reported five.  As many […]

Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0

In News Recently, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare provided performance details of Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 in Rajya Sabha.  About Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 It is an initiative by the government to provide immunization free of cost to pregnant women and children in India. Two rounds of IMI 3.0 […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1&12   Omicron scare grounds international flight plan   Vulnerable should put off travel: WHO   OECD cuts world growth outlook on Omicron fears   (Health ) Concerns over the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, recent step of the government […]

Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)

In News  IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose from 55.9 in October to 57.6 in November. The Indian manufacturing sector continued to expand strongly in November, as an accelerated rise in sales supported the fastest upturn in production for nine months. This signalled the strongest improvement in the health of the sector […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 4   Central Vista work following non-polluting norms: Centre to SC   (Polity and Governance) Central Vista project, its significance, criticism and the supreme court’s stand on it    GS 2 6 Lok Sabha passes Bill to regulate assisted reproductive technology   […]

Dam Safety Bill, 2019

In News Recently, the Dam Safety Bill, 2019 was introduced in Rajya Sabha. Need The country has over 5,200 large dams. While some dams are located in a state but are owned by some other state without any fixed responsibility for their maintenance. In addition to these dams, there are thousands of other small and […]

Gujarat International Finance Tec City (GIFT City)

In News Once barren land along the Sabarmati river, GIFT City is now emerging as the country’s first greenfield integrated city. GIFT City The Gujarat International Finance Tec City (GIFT City) is India’s first and only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) where banks, stock exchanges and financial services firms have set up their global operations. […]

U.P. Reports most UAPA Arrests

In News  Recently, Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of arrests under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, followed by Jammu and Kashmir, and Manipur. Image Courtesy: TH The number of persons arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the years 2019 and 2020 is 1,948 and 1,321 respectively as per the […]

G20’s Troika

In News  Recently, India joined the G20 Troika comprising the current, previous and incoming presidencies of the grouping. A “Troika”, represented by the country that holds the Presidency, its predecessor and its successor, works to ensure continuity within the G20. Currently, Italy, Indonesia, and India are the Troika countries. More in News  Indonesia has assumed […]

Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021

In News A bill to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics was passed by the Lok Sabha by a voice vote.  Highlights of the Bill Aim of the Bill: The Bill seeks to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks, prevent misuse of the technology, and promote ethical practice of the services. […]