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Finland joins NATO

In News Finland recently joined the US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Finland-Russia ties & Background of the move Borders: Finland and Russia share a 1,300-km border and doubling it from the present 1,200 km, parts of NATO in northern Norway, Latvia and Estonia, and Poland and Lithuania. Treaty of Friendship, Co-operation and Mutual Assistance: […]

Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavir

In Context The Prime Minister recalls the noble teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir on Mahavir Jayanti. The occasion is considered to be the most important one for Jains and marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. About Mahavira  Birth: In Ikshvaku dynasty of Kshatriyakund (Vaishali republic) in Bihar. Kshatriya prince of Lichchhavis (Vajji Sangha). At 42, […]

The Forest Conservation Bill – Issues & Criticisms

In Context The government introduced The Forest (Conservation), Amendment Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha to make changes to The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The proposed amendments to the Act are criticised for weakening the very purpose of the legislation. Background of the legislation The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980: Following Independence, vast swathes of forest land […]

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

In News Recently, the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked a made in India  product with contamination of a highly drug-resistant bacteria. These had been allegedly traced to eyedrops under the brand name EzriCare Artificial Tears which has been manufactured by Chennai-based Global Pharma Healthcare. About Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common […]

Artificial meteor showers could soon be a reality: Report

In News According to a report, Tokyo-based ALE is set to launch the satellite in 2025 and it hopes to give people all over the world “the opportunity to view the world’s first live human-made meteor shower.” About The project is called Sky Canvas and it is designed to collect atmospheric data in the mesosphere, […]

PM SVANidhi Scheme

In News The recent data pertaining to the loans given under PM SVANidhi draws a bleak picture for minority street vendors. More about the news: Scheme disbursal for minority community: A total of 42.7 lakh loans amounting to ?5,152.37 crore had been disbursed to street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme out of which only […]

India slams OIC

In Context India slammed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its “communal mindset” and “anti-India” agenda. India’s strong reaction came after the OIC secretariat issued a statement alleging targeting of the Muslim community in several states in India during Ram Navami processions. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) About: The Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation […]

National Medical Commission

In News Recently, the National Medical Commission has issued  guidelines on professional responsibilities of the medical education fraternity. About The guidelines explain the code of conduct for teachers and students while studying/working, relationship between a teacher and student, expectations from the two (personal attributes and conduct) and their collective responsibility to the community.  It reiterates […]

U.N. Water Conference 2023

In News Recently, the United Nations 2023 Water Conference was held in New York. About The Conference was held after a gap of 46 years. It coincided with the  review of Implementation of the UN Decade for Action on Water and Sanitation (2018-2028). The review was necessitated after realisation that   we are not on […]

India Justice Report 2022

In News According to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022, the State of Karnataka emerged at the top among the 18 large and mid-sized States with populations of over one crore. About The India Justice Report (IJR) was initiated by Tata Trusts in 2019, and this is the third edition. The foundation’s partners include the […]