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XBB.1.16

In News Recently, XBB.1.16 was found to be the variant behind India’s new COVID spike. About Two recombinant lineages of SARS-CoV-2 are currently designated as ‘Variants Under Monitoring’ by the World Health Organization: XBB, a recombinant of Omicron sublineages BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75, and XBF, a recombinant of BA.5.2.3 and BA.2.75.3 Omicron sublineages. The lineage XBB.1.5, […]

Rule 357 of the Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha

In News Recently, the Congress leader has referred to Rule 357 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. Rules and Conduct of Lok Sabha The procedure and conduct of business in Parliament is regulated by rules made under Article 118 of the Constitution and, in relation to certain financial business, […]

Rajasthan’s Right to Health Bill

In News Rajasthan has become the first state to pass in Assembly the Right to Health Bill. Key Features of the Bill The Bill provides the right to health and access to healthcare for people in the state. This includes free health care services at any clinical establishment to residents of the state. The Bill […]

Waste-to-Energy Plants

In News Recently,  the Kerala government has announced the State’s first waste-to-energy project in Kozhikode.. About Waste-to-energy projects use non-recyclable dry waste to generate electricity. They increase power generation capacity and eases the solid waste management (SWM) burden. Solid Waste Profile  : Solid waste in India is 55-60% biodegradable organic waste,25-30% non-biodegradable dry waste; and […]

China’s Iran-Saudi deal is a wake-up call for India

In Context Iran and Saudi Arabia recently announced a Chinese-brokered deal to restore diplomatic relations. Iran and Saudi Arabia issues Struggle for influence: Iran and Saudi Arabia are engaged in an ongoing struggle for influence in the Middle East and other Muslim regions.  The two countries have provided varying degrees of support to opposing sides […]

Zoonoses Theory of SARS-COVID-2

In News Recently, New evidence has emerged supporting the zoonotic origin of COVID. About A zoonotic disease is an infectious disease that is transmitted between species from animals to humans (or from humans to animals).  Rabies, Marburg disease, MERS, Monkeypox, Nipah are some of the examples of Viral  zoonotic diseases. Diseases like anthrax, brucellosis, plague, […]

Women in Public Sector Banks

In News Recently,  data  shared by the government shows increased participation of women on the payrolls of public sector banks. About According to data shared by the Minister of State for Finance, in the Lok Sabha The proportion of women employees has increased over the past year in most public sector banks. In three public […]

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

In Context The Prime Minister has recently praised the efforts of farmers of Sirsa for showcasing the benefits of PM Matasya Sampada Yojana. Fish Farming of Haryana There is a lot of land in the state of Haryana, which was often left barren due to the rise in the saline water level. Farmers in the […]

Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

In News India has launched a strong protest against the United Kingdom over the vandalization incident at the Indian High Commission in London  Dy High Commissioner was reminded in this regard of the basic obligations of the UK Government under the Vienna Convention.” Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations  About: It provides a complete framework for […]

The return of the Net Neutrality debate in India

In Context The telecom operators have gone from demanding payment to manage scarce resources on their networks to demanding payment for enormous usage on their networks. About Net neutrality Why? To enable access to the internet, various gateways have come up in the last few decades in the form of telecom service providers, personal computers […]