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National Unity Day

In News Since 2014, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day)  has been observed across the country on the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 31st October.  About the Day National Unity Day provides an opportunity to reaffirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the […]

Fund Crunch in MGNREGA

In News Recently, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme has run out of funds halfway through the financial year. About  According to its own financial statement, the MGNREGA scheme shows a negative net balance of ?8,686 crores. This means that payments for MGNREGA workers as well as material costs will be […]

Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

In News NITI Aayog suggests extending Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) coverage to ‘missing middle’. The report has recommended three models for increasing the health insurance coverage in the country. NITI Aayog report’s ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’  The AB-PMJAY and State Government extension schemes provide comprehensive hospitalization cover to […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 & 3 1 Pegasus snoop affair: Israeli envoy says it is India’s internal matter (Governance, IR, Science & Tech) What is Pegasus and the controversy surrounding it? How does it function? Why has Israeli firm termed it as India’s internal matter? Should […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 &9   India will stress ‘climate justice’ at global summit, says Minister   The Glasgow climate test   (Environment) What is the agenda of 26th edition of the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP)?What are India’s expectations from COP26?  GS […]

China to build a military base in Tajikistan

In News Tajikistan granted approval for the construction of a new base, following an agreement reached between Tajikistan and China. About the Move China will take full control of a military base in Tajikistan near the Afghan border that it has been quietly operating and will also build a new base for the Tajik Government. […]

Autosomal DNA

In Context  A technique based on ‘Autosomal DNA’ has been used for the first time to identify the great-grandson and closest living relative of Sitting Bull. Sitting Bull is a prominent 19th-century Native American leader. He is most famous for his victory over US General George Armstrong Custer in the Battle of the Little Bighorn […]

Krishi UDAN 2.0

In News  Recently, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation released Krishi UDAN 2.0. to facilitate and incentivize the movement of Agri-produce by air transportation.  About Krishi UDAN 2.0 It was formulated with support from AAICLAS – a 100% subsidiary of the Airports Authority of India and Invest India, India’s national Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, […]

Coronavirus Variant A-Y4.2

In News The latest mutation of the coronavirus variant, AY4.2 is “very infrequent” in India, according to a report by the India SARS-CoV-2 Genome Consortium (INSACOG). Key Points  Delta (B.1.617.2) and its related sublineages (AY that numbered till 35) continues to be the main Variant of Concern (VOC) in India. No new VOI (Variant of […]

Sweden to Launch ‘Time for India’ Drive

In News Sweden set to launch the ‘Time for India’ drive as a trade promotion event to boost bilateral trade. About Under it, there shall be no requirement for vaccination for entry nor will there be a quarantine regime in place. But travellers need to take a COVID-19 test on arrival. India-Sweden Relations Diplomatic Relations: […]

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