Monthly Archives: May 2021
MoU for Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools
In News The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Microsoft have signed an MoU for digital transformation of Tribal Schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Ashram Schools. Under the program, 250 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have been adopted by Microsoft out of which 50 EMRS schools will be given intensive training. Key Points […]
Diplomatic Immunity
In News The wife of Belgium’s ambassador to South Korea is exercising her diplomatic immunity to avoid charges for allegedly slapping a store assistant in April 2021. About Diplomatic Immunity It is a privilege of exemption from certain laws and taxes granted to diplomats by the country in which they are posted. Diplomatic immunity is […]
Adoption During Covid-19
In News The second wave of Covid-19 has left many children extremely vulnerable, particularly those who have been orphaned. About the Issue Childline 1098 has been recording a considerably large number of calls for children whose both parents succumbed to Covid-19. Childline 1098 is the national helpline for children. Earlier in May 2021, child rights […]
Virus Naming System: WHO
In News Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Scientist has clarified that the WHO would soon unveil a system of naming viruses. Current Virus Naming System The WHO and health and science agencies across the world, for instance the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the US’s Centres for Disease Control (CDC) and the […]
Electoral Bonds
In News Electoral bonds worth ?695 crore sold during recent Assembly polls in West Bengal. The amount sold was the highest-ever for any Assembly elections since the scheme started in 2018. Electoral Bonds Scheme Features Introduced with the Finance Bill, 2017, the Electoral Bond Scheme was notified on January 29, 2018. An Electoral Bond is […]
The Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 2 India drops plasma therapy from Covid treatment protocol ( Health Convalescent Plasma Therapy (CPT), why India dropped convalescent plasma therapy […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 Tauktae fury: six killed in Maharashtra (Geography) Know about Tauktae and its impact on the Indian coastline. What are cyclones, about the naming of the cyclones, how they are formed under which favourable conditions? GS 3 6 Avoiding breakdown (Economy) Convening […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Jagannath Temple The Jagannath Temple has been closed due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Odisha. Key Points Constructed by: King Anatavarman Chodaganga Deva, the first king of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 12th century. It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu. It is well […]
India Resists Community Transmission
In News India continues to label itself as a country with no community transmission (CT) according to the latest weekly report by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Community Transmission (CT) Community transmission means that the health system has now lost track of the trajectory of the virus and infections are happening without the source of […]
