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Suspension of FCRA Approval

In News Recently, the Delhi High Court permitted the Centre to submit certain information in connection with a petition by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) for suspending its registration for 180 days for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). Issues Highlighted by the Plea  According to the CHRI’s counsel, the suspension […]

Pneumonia

In News As per the Sample Registration System Report (2010-13) of the Registrar General of India, Pneumonia contributes to 16.9% of infant deaths and it is the 2nd highest cause of infant mortality. Pneumonia About: Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli. Causes:  Bacteria, viruses, […]

Dholavira as World Heritage Site

In News Recently, the Harappan city of Dholavira has been named the 40th Indian site on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Major Highlights UNESCO’s latest announcement comes just days after the inclusion of Ramappa Temple, Telangana as 39th site from India, on its list of Heritage Sites. Dholavira had been on UNESCO’s tentative list since 2014 […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 In five years of the IBC regime, lenders took 61% haircut on claims, show data   (Economy) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Salient […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 6 policemen killed in Assam-Mizoram border row (Internal Security) Know about the ongoing clashes between Assam and Mizoram with reference to the inter-State boundary disputes. Causes, concerns and a way forward.  GS 3 3 Microbes from human, animal excreta found above […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Nauka Recently, Russia’s space agency Roscosmos has detached Pirs from the International Space Station (ISS) and will attach a larger module called Nauka in its place. Nauka, meaning “science” in Russian, is the biggest space laboratory Russia has launched to date. It will primarily serve as the country’s main research facility on […]

Adarsh Smarak Scheme

In News  Recently, three monuments in Andhra Pradesh have been identified under the Adarsh Smarak Scheme. About  The monuments of   Nagarjunakonda in Guntur, Buddhist remains of Salihundam in Srikakulam and Veerabhadra temple (Lepakshi) in Anantapur have been identified under the Adarsh Smarak Scheme for providing additional facilities like Wi-Fi, cafeteria, interpretation centre, Braille signages, […]

Monkeypox in Nigeria

In News The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a case of an unusual virus called monkeypox in a traveller coming from Nigeria. About Monkeypox Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research, hence the name ‘monkeypox.’ The first […]

Gig Economy to Boost Employment of Indian Women in Formal Sector: Study

In News Recently, the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI ) with support from the government of Japan conducted a study titled  “The Future of Work for Women in the Formal Sector in India”. Major Findings  Alternative work arrangements: The Alternative work arrangements in the gig […]

Assam Mizoram Border Row

In News Violence escalated along the inter-State border, between Assam and Mizoram,  in the Cachar district. About The boundary between present-day Assam and Mizoram, 165 km long, dates back to the colonial era, when Mizoram was known as Lushai Hills, a district of Assam. The Assam-Mizoram border is shared between three districts of South Assam […]

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