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World Rhino Day

Context  World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 every year. About  It was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010. The following year, World Rhino Day grew into an international success, encompassing both African and Asian rhino species. This special day provides the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public […]

Evergrande Crisis in China

In News Chinese real estate major Evergrande, $305 billion in the red, is on the brink of explosion. Evergrande is China’s biggest and most indebted real estate developer. The Global Equity Market is fearing the contagious effect just like the 2008 subprime lending crisis. Evergrande Company and its Status The Evergrandewas started in 1996 by […]

Proposal for ‘Front of package label’ in India

In Context  Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning to introduce a ‘front of package label’ for junk foods in India. What are Front of Package labels? The front-of-pack (FoP) labelling system has long been listed as one of the global best practices to nudge consumers into healthy food choices.  It works […]

Asian Development Outlook 2021

In News :  Recently, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) lowered its 2021 economic growth outlook for developing Asia, amid continuing concerns over the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Asian Development Outlook (ADO) It is a series of annual economic reports on the Developing Member Countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It analyzes economic and […]

Ammonium Nitrate Rules Amended

In News Recently, the government has amended rules for storage and handling of ammonium nitrate to improve public safety. About The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on August 31, 2021 has issued the Ammonium Nitrate (Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further amend the Ammonium Nitrate Rules, 2012.  These rules have been amended from the lesson learnt […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 As PM Modi heads to US, Foreign Secy says AUKUS won’t impact Quad (IR) What is the difference between AUKUS and QUAD? What is meant by unity among “like-minded countries” over the Indo-Pacific strategy? What are other issues discussed between foreign […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   India considers ‘reciprocal’ steps to U.K.’s quarantine rules   ( IR) Know about reciprocal measures of India on the United Kingdom if London maintained the current quarantine policy, about U.K.’s policy to impose 10 days quarantine on people vaccinated […]

Research and Analysis Wing

In Context Recently, India’s  Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) completed 53 years in service to the nation. About Established in 1968, to handle the nation’s international intelligence affairs, RAW came into force after the China-India War in 1962. At present, the intelligence arm operates under the aegis of the Prime Minister’s Office. RAW provides intelligence […]

Integrated Aroma Dairy Entrepreneurship for Jammu & Kashmir

In News  Recently, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology proposed integrated Aroma Dairy Entrepreneurship for Jammu & Kashmir to augment the income of farmers. Objectives and Need   Jammu & Kashmir has an abundant stock of Animal Husbandry and Dairy resources and the same can be effectively integrated with Aroma Mission. This […]

E-Sanjeevani

In Context Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s ‘’e-Sanjeevani’’ has conducted more than 1 Crore teleconsultations across India. It has grown over 1000% in the last 10 months. About the e-Sanjeevani Initiative About e-Sanjeevani was conceptualised by the Mohali branch of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in 2019 as a […]

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