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Forever Chemicals

In Context  A recent study found that rainwater from many places across the globe is contaminated with “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” (PFAs). What are PFAs? They are called “forever chemicals” because of their tendency to stick around in the atmosphere, rainwater and soil for long periods of time. They are man-made chemicals used to make […]

Non-Fungible Token (NFTs)

In News Recently, Non-Fungible Tokens have also taken a hit as a result of the crypto fallout. What is a Non-Fungible Token (NFT)? It is a unit of data that is stored on a digital ledger (block chain) and can be sold and traded. NFT data units may be associated with digital files such as photos, videos, and […]

Labelling System is Effective in Identifying Harmful Nutrients

In News Recently, a new study in India found that warning labels on food packets are most effective in helping consumers identify foods high in sugar, saturated fat and sodium as compared to other labelling formats. About the Study Background:  The study comes at a time when the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India […]

Women Scientists in India

In News Recently, Dr N Kalaiselvi was appointed as the first woman director general of India’s largest research and development organisation Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).  Data on Women in R&D  Increasing Trend The participation of women in science research has been generally increasing over the past two decades in the country. 28% […]

Aadhaar-Voter ID Linking

In News Recently, some reports highlighted the state of coercion emerging in Aadhaar-voter ID linking. About Not voluntary in action: Despite clarifications from various government authorities that the linking of Aadhaar with the voter identity card is “voluntary”, there have been instances of people being warned by booth-level officers that their voter ID would be […]

National Automated Fingerprint Identification System

Context Recently, the Union Home Minister inaugurated the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) at the National Security Strategies Conference. More about the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) About: Conceptualized and managed by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) at the Central Fingerprint Bureau (CFPB) in New Delhi.  The National Automated Fingerprints Identification System […]

Cloudburst & Flash Floods

In Context Recently cloudbursts and flash floods were seen in different parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. More about the news Isolated areas in these two states have reported heavy rainfall during this time.  The rainfall triggered landslides and flash floods that have disrupted rail and road traffic and resulted in house and wall collapses. […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Hasina set to arrive in Delhi on September 5; trade and defence ties on talks table (International Relations) What is the present status of Trade, connectivity and defence ties between India-Bangladesh? and recent developments. GS 3 3   As chip shortage […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   China calls for India to work ‘in same direction’ to restore ties   (International Relations) Know about India-China relations ,Border disputes,challenges  and the ongoing efforts,How far has the progress been made and  Suggest a way forward. GS 2 1 […]

India’s labour reforms

In News  One of the most significant economic fallout of the pandemic has been the declining labour market conditions.  And in this background Labour Codes were reformed in 2019-20. Past Labour Reforms  The government has worked to create employment opportunities in the formal and the informal sectors.Schemes such as MUDRA Yojana, Svanidhi Yojana, Garib Kalyan […]