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The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Indian virus variant being sent to UK to check for vaccine test (S&T ) About the COVID 19 variant named […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 No GST on imports of vaccine, medical oxygen (Economy) Conditional ‘ad-hoc’ Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption on imports of Covid-19 relief material. Rationale behind the step and the impact of the move. GS 2 6   11 The nuclear challenge […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Article 311  Article 311 of the Constitution of India states that no person who is a member of a civil service of the Union or an all-India service or a civil service of a State or holds a civil post under the Union or a State shall be dismissed or removed by […]

Green Panel Clears Central Vista Projects

In News Recently, the Ministry of Environment cleared ancillary projects under the Central Vista, including a new residence for the Prime Minister. Key Points The environmental clearance for the new Parliament building has already been accorded earlier this year. The Prime Minister’s residence is scheduled to be readied by December 2022, a month after the […]

Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)

In News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has joined the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). Highlights of the Move RBI will share best practices and contribute to the development of environment and climate risk management in the financial sector to mobilise mainstream finance to support the transition towards a sustainable economy. […]

USTR’s Annual Special 301 Report

In News Recently, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its annual Special 301 Report. About Special 301 It provides the outcome of an annual review of the global state of IPR protection and enforcement. The review reflects to encourage and maintain enabling environments for innovation, including effective IPR protection and enforcement. […]

Congo Declares End of Ebola Outbreak

In News The Democratic Republic of Congo officially declared the end of the 12th Ebola outbreak.  About The outbreak was contained using Merck’s (MRK.N) Ebola vaccine. Since the outbreak declared on February 7, 2021, a total of 12 cases have been reported, including six deaths. With the efforts of DRC’s response team and health partners, […]

One Health Approach

In News Recent discussions, which took place around World Veterinary Day, have focused on acknowledging the “One Health” approach and also suggested using the battle against Covid-19 as an opportunity to meet India’s targets in this regard. About One Health Approach It is an approach to design and implement programmes, policies, legislation and research in […]

Positron

In News  Researchers from the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, have resolved the mystery of the antimatter counterpart of the electrons called Positron and Positron Excess Phenomenon. About Positron  It is a positively charged subatomic particle having the same mass and magnitude of charge as the electron and constituting the antiparticle of a negative electron.  […]