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Migrant Crisis at the Belarus-EU border

In News There has been a sudden surge of migrants, including women and children, at the Belarus-Poland border, causing tensions to rise between the two countries. The migrants mostly from West Asia, including Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, have made several attempts to cross over into Poland with the aim of seeking asylum in a European […]

BRCA Gene

In News  Recently, the importance of BRCA gene testing was highlighted for reducing cancer risk in women. About  The BRCA gene test is a blood test that uses DNA analysis to identify harmful changes (mutations) in either one of the two breast cancer susceptibility genes — BRCA1 (BReast CAncer gene 1) and BRCA2 (BReast CAncer […]

Babasaheb Purandare

In News Recently, Eminent historian Balwant Moreshwar Purandare, popularly known as Babasaheb Purandare, passed away aged 99. Image Courtsey: TH About Babasaheb Purandare Born on July 29, 1922, at Pune district, Maharastra. He had a great affinity for the history of Maharashtra and its forts.  He brought the history of the state alive through his […]

Kartarpur Corridor

In Context The government is considering reopening the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara corridor to Pakistan to allow Sikh pilgrims to cross over, more than 20 months after it was shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic. About Kartarpur Corridor Often dubbed as the “Road to Peace”, it connects the Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in the Narowal district […]

Custodial Deaths

In news Over the last 20 years, 1,888 custodial deaths were reported across the country, 893 cases registered against police personnel and 358 personnel charge-sheeted. But only 26 policemen were convicted in this period. About States with highest number of deaths: The NCRB data show that the highest number of policemen convicted for custodial deaths […]

41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica

In News India has successfully launched the 41st scientific expedition to Antarctica with the arrival of the first batch of its contingent at southern Antarctica. About 41st expedition has two major programmes: The first encompasses geological exploration of the Amery ice shelf at the Bharati station. This will help explore the link between India and […]

National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA)

In News  Recently, the Centre has set in motion the process of creating the National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA). The Task Force for Interlinking of Rivers (TFILR) has already deliberated on the proposal of the constitution of the NIRA on October 22. What is National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA)? It is an independent […]

Regulation of Cryptocurrencies in India

In News Recently, the PM chaired a meeting on cryptocurrency where the need for its regulation was discussed. Earlier, RBI cautioned investors about digital currency over its non-transparent advertising. India and Cryptocurrency 2009: First cryptocurrency, Bitcoin launched in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. 2018: RBI banned banks and other regulated entities from supporting crypto transactions. 2019: […]

Landraces

In News  Recently, Rahibai Popere popularly known as Seedmother, from Maharashtra was awarded Padma Shri Award for recognition of her work to save hundreds of landraces (wild varieties of commonly grown crops) at the village level. What are Landraces?  They refer to naturally occurring variants of commonly cultivated crops.  These are as opposed to commercially […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 CBI, ED chiefs’ tenures extended by 5 years: Dictatorial, no role for House, says Opposition (Governance) What is the issue with extending tenures? How is an ordinance passed?. GS 2 1 India’s air defence gets a big boost, Russia starts delivery […]