Yearly Archives: 2021
World Bank Group Scrapped Ease of Doing Business Index Report
In News Recently, the World Bank Group scrapped its flagship publication, the ‘Doing Business’ report. This report published the influential annual ranking of countries on the Ease of Doing Business (EDB) index. Why was the Publication Scrapped? The Group acted on its commissioned study to examine the ethical issues flagged in preparing the 2018 and […]
Blue Flag Certification of Indian Beaches
In News Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Pondicherry beaches in India has been accorded the coveted ‘Blue Flag’ certification, taking the total number of such beaches in the country to 10. About Blue Flag certification, has also given re-certification for 8 nominated beaches Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghla-Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 11 India protests new UK jab rules, US to open to fully vaccinated in November Explained: What UK’s new Covid-19 travel rules mean for a flyer from India (IR) What is vaccine diplomacy? What are current rules regarding UK […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 COVID19 vaccine export to resume ( Governance/IR) Significance of India’s decision to resume the export of COVID-19 vaccines under ‘Vaccine Maitri’, about ‘Vaccine Maitri’ and what is India’s commitment towards the world for the collective fight against the […]
Humboldt Penguins
In News Recently, Mumbai’s Byculla Zoo announced the addition of two new Humboldt penguin chicks this year. About The Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) belongs to a genus that is commonly known as the ‘banded’ group. They are medium-sized species among at least 17 species. They are endemic to the Pacific coasts of Chile and Peru. […]
COVAX Initiative
In News Recently, the Union Health Minister announced to resume the export of COVID-19 vaccines under ‘Vaccine Maitri’ in order to fulfil the commitment towards COVAX. About COVAX Initiative It is co-led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). Aim: […]
Vishnuonyx
In News According to a paper published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, a newly found fossil indicates that Vishnuonyx had travelled as far as Germany. About Researchers from the Universities of Tübingen and Zaragoza have discovered the fossil of a previously unknown species, which they have named Vishnuonyx neptuni, meaning ‘Neptune’s Vishnu’. The species […]
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: World’s Longest
In Context World’s longest expressway between Delhi and Mumbai to be opened in March 2023. About the Project It is a 1380-km eight-lane expressway; it can be expanded to a 12-lane expressway depending on the volume of traffic. It passes through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Completion schedule: The first phase from Delhi-Jaipur […]
Exercise Samudra Shakti
In News The Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy are taking part in a bilateral maritime exercise, known as ‘Samudra Shakti’. Key Points About: The two-day exercise is being held near to Sunda Strait. A strait is a naturally formed, narrow, typically navigable waterway that connects two larger bodies of water. Most commonly it is […]
Editorial Analysis
- Under Representation of Women In Judiciary
- Sharpening the Anti Defection Law & Strengthening Democracy
- Venture Capital Boost For India’s Space Sector
- Role of Education in Nation Building
- Shifting Sands Within Global Supply Chains