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Daily Archives: February 25, 2021

The Indian Express

                                 Indian Express Subject Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains  GS II 1 Next in line for the vaccine on March 1: All above 60, 45-plus with comorbidities (HEALTH)   India’s  second phase of the Covid-19 […]

The Indian Express

                                 Indian Express Subject Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains  GS II 1 Next in line for the vaccine on March 1: All above 60, 45-plus with comorbidities (HEALTH)   India’s  second phase of the Covid-19 […]

The Hindu

                                            The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims  and Mains  GS III 1   6 Vaccines for seniors and 45-plus with comorbidities from March Addressing vaccine reluctance and policy hesitancy (Health) What […]

Facts in News

                                Facts in News Dutch Indian Water Alliance for Leadership Initiative (DIWALI)              In order to find solutions for water-related challenges a platform called DIWALI has been developed in which India and Netherlands can participate in designing a solution […]

India On Terrorism

In News Recently, India’s External Affairs Minister has addressed the High-Level Segment of the 46th Session of Human Rights Council (HRC) and highlighted India’s commitment to human rights and its fight against terrorism. India’s approach to the UN Human Rights Council is guided by the spirit of engagement, dialogue and consultation. It believes that equal […]

3-Tier Checks for OTTs

Context- Recently, the government has prepared draft rules to regulate all social media, streaming or OTT (over the top) platforms and news-related websites. Rationale behind the step Countries, including India, have felt the need to regulate social media companies, which are not responsible for the content, unlike traditional media firms. There have also been demands […]

PLI for Pharmaceuticals and IT Hardware

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the pharmaceuticals and IT hardware sectors, entailing an outlay of Rs. 15,000 crore and Rs. 7,350 crore, respectively. In line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the move intends to make India a major manufacturing hub in the production of […]

Karbi Insurgency

Context –Recently,1,040 insurgents of five militant groups of Karbi Anglong district ceremonially laid down arms at an event in Guwahati. About – These militants belonged to five organisations — the People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK), the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation (KLNLF), the Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT), the Kuki Liberation Front (KLF) […]

Amendment to RTI Act

In News: The Supreme Court expressed its displeasure over more than 1-year delay in filing the response to pleas against RTI Amendment Act 2019. Quotes “Secrecy is the linchpin of abuse of power, its enabling force. Transparency is the only real antidote.” – Glenn Greenwald “Information is a basic human right and fundamental foundation for […]

AFSPA Extended in Assam

Context –The Governor of Assam has declared the entire state of Assam as a ‘disturbed area’ for up to 6 (six) months as per powers conferred under section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. The order was issued in view of the state assembly elections due in April-May and recovery of arms […]