In News Recently, Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment, Bengaluru has released its annual report titled ‘State of Working India 2021: One Year of Covid-19’ for 2021. About the Report It is based on data sourced from the Consumer Pyramids Household Survey of the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE), the Azim Premji […]
In News National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has refused to ban cryptocurrency transactions and has instead put an onus on banking institutions whether to ban crypto trades or not. The NPCI runs Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system (instant real-time payment system) in India. About The NPCI told banks that they must make the decision […]
In News Recently, the Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (I/c) participated in the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting held in Italy. Key Points The Minister appreciated and supported the focus of the Italian G20 Presidency on recovery and ensuring new opportunities for People, Planet and Prosperity by putting in place Guidelines on the […]
In Context Recent data from West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, show fewer numbers of women and youth Member of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs). Major Highlights The age and gender profiles of 3 of the newly elected Assemblies also show that the share of women MLAs is unchanged in West Bengal, has grown slightly in Kerala, […]
In News Recently, the US has decided to support waiving patents on Covid-19 vaccines. Background In October 2020, India and South Africa submitted a proposal to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). It asked for suspension of vaccine patents for the duration of the pandemic and sharing of the formula for jabs prepared by AstraZeneca and […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 6 9 Maratha quota unconstitutional, violates right to equality, says SC Against excess Centre alone can identify SEBC: SC (Polity) Know about the Supreme Court’s stand on Maharashtra law providing reservation benefits to the Maratha community. Reservation […]
Facts in News Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) It is one of a group of highly reactive gases known as oxides of nitrogen or nitrogen oxides (NOx). Other nitrogen oxides include nitrous acid and nitric acid. The annual maximum NO2 exposure recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is 21.3 parts per billion. Source Burning of fossil […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that the first consignment of organic millets would be exported to Denmark. Major Points The first consignment of millets was produced in the Himalayas from snow-melt water of the Ganges in Uttarakhand. APEDA, in collaboration with Uttarakhand Agriculture Produce Marketing Board (UKAPMB) & Just Organik, […]
In News Recently, it has been found out that an unfamiliar lineament is among the major factors behind frequent earthquakes in northern Assam’s Sonitpur area. Major Findings The National Centre of Seismology (NCS) recorded 29 earthquakes of magnitude varying from 2.6 to 4.7 in Sonitpur. Water also started oozing out of the fault in Sonitpur […]
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