Monthly Archives: June 2021
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 SC refuses to intervene in HC ruling on student activists’ bail Twitter grilled by MPs over violation of new IT rules (Polity and Governance) The Supreme Court decision for not intervening in the Delhi High Court decision of granting […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Stygarctus Keralensis Recently, New tardigrade species named Stygarctus keralensis were discovered from Vadakara. They are tiny, they are tough, and the latest of their ilk to be identified has been named after Kerala. The new tardigrade is a species of the genus Stygarctus. It is the eighth species named under the genus […]
Role of Animal Serum in Vaccine Making
In News Recently, the Government issued a clarification stating that the Covaxin vaccine did not contain the serum of a newborn calf. Background Animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has cited reports that Covaxin uses Newborn Calf Serum (NBCS) during the production stage. The calves used in the extraction […]
Integrated Tri-Service Theatre Commands
In News A high-level committee has been formed for wider consultations on the creation of integrated tri-service theatre commands. About The panel includes the Vice-Chiefs of the three services, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, and representatives from Ministries such as Home Affairs, Finance and Law. Some […]
Space-Time Induces Neutrino Oscillations
In News Indian scientists have shown that the geometry of space-time can cause neutrinos to oscillate. Neutrinos Neutrinos are the smallest particles currently known. Since neutrinos are electrically neutral, they are not affected by the electromagnetic forces which act on electrons. Hence, they are also called Ghost Particles. Neutrinos are everywhere, but they interact […]
Sale of HTBt cotton Seeds Doubles
In News The illegal cultivation of herbicide-tolerant (HT) Bt cotton has seen a huge jump this year 2021 and the sale of illegal seed packets have more than doubled. Industry lobbies have written to the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, demanding that action be taken to stop such sales and punish offenders. Bt […]
Biden-Putin Summit
In News Recently, the U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit meeting at Geneva, Switzerland. About the Summit The leaders of both the countries met at a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders say relations between their countries are at an all-time low. The US sought […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1&8 Antilia case-Hiran murder: Encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma among 3 held Hugs, cheers outside Tihar: ‘Still feel someone will come, […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 6 A judicial pushback to a draconian legal regime (Polity and Governance) Delhi High Court’s judgement on ‘right to protest’ and terrorists and know about the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), provisions, significance, impact, concerns and suggestions. GS 3 6 A place […]
