Facts in News World Liver Day It is observed every year on 19 April. Aim: To spread awareness about liver-related disease. The liver is the second largest and the most complex organ in […]
In News Recently, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have arrested two persons, including a Pakistani national, and seized 20.57 kg of heroin being smuggled in via Punjab. About Drug Addiction Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences. It […]
In News Recently, the elections in West Bengal and Assam have been marked by violations of the Model Code of Conduct About Model Code of Conduct The MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to regulate political parties and candidates prior to elections, to ensure free and fair elections. This code […]
In News Recently, the US and China have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change. About the Agreement The agreement was reached by the US and Chinese special envoys for climate in Shanghai. The visit was aimed at discussing raising global climate ambition ahead of the US Leaders Summit on Climate. It […]
In News Recently, the UK home office has cleared the extradition of Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi in connection with the ?13,758 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud. About This comes two months after the Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London ruled that a prima facie case was made out against him. He has the legal recourse […]
In News Recently, India has been put on the U.S. Treasury’s Currency Manipulators Monitoring List along with 10 other countries for the April 2021 list. Other 10 countries are China, Japan, Korea, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Mexico. All of these, except Ireland and Mexico, were on the December 2020 list. Currency […]
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 IMD predicts a third straight year of normal monsoon (Geography) India Meteorological Department (IMD),functions and objectives. GS 2 1 UK govt approves extradition […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 U.K. nod for extradition of Nirav Modi in PNB case (International Relations) What is extradition and know about India’s extradition treaties with various nations? GS 2 6 […]
Facts in News Regulations Review Authority (RRA) 2.0 It has been set up by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It will have validity for a period of one year from 1st May 2021, […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. About Transport 4 All (T4All) Challenge It was launched in collaboration with The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy(ITDP). The first edition of the Challenge focuses on digital innovation. Cities and start-ups will receive guidance […]