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Social Security Code 2020

In News The ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the woes of the  informal workers and the loopholes in the Social Security (SS) Code, 2020. Social Security Code, 2020 It was passed by the Indian Parliament in September 2020 along with three other labour codes, namely Code on Wages, 2019 Occupational Safety, […]

Sunderlal Bahuguna: Chipko Movement

In News One of the founders of Chipko Movement and a well-known environmentalist and Gandhian Sunderlal Bahuguna is no more.  His Contributions Sunderlal Bahuguna (1927-2021) firmly accepted Mahatma Gandhi as his main teacher and inspiration. He was a Gandhian and he travelled the length and breadth of India to spread awareness about “Save the Himalayas”. […]

Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)

In News A new point-of-care test has been found to be highly sensitive in the rapid diagnosis of Kyasanur forest disease (KFD). It is also known as monkey fever, which is an emerging public health problem in the country. Point-of-Care Test  Developed by: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Virology. It includes a […]

Government On WhatsApp Privacy Policy

In News Government again warns WhatsApp to scrap the 2021 privacy policy. About The Indian government has for a second time asked messaging service provider WhatsApp to roll back an update of its terms of use, while Whatsapp had deferred the May 15 implementation of its terms. The changes in its terms of use and […]

Strategic Tibet Highway Near Arunachal Border

In News Recently ,China has completed construction of a strategically significant highway through the world’s deepest canyon in Tibet along the Brahmaputra river. Brahmaputra River Brahmaputra River (also known as Jamuna in Bangladesh, Tsangpo in Tibet, Yarlung Zangbo Jiang in China) is a major river of Central and South Asia. It originates from the Chemayungdung […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Global politics competitive, India will use all tools to stay strong: Jaishankar (IR) India-China relations and the ongoing disengagement efforts. […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Declare mucormycosis an epidemic: Centre to States (Health) Mucormycosis, causes, symptoms, transmission, Covid-19 complications, treatment, prevention and care GS 3 2 Ensure opening of FCRA accounts within 10 days of approval: HC (Economy) Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), its provisions […]

Facts in News

  Facts in News White Fungus (Candidiasis) Recently, cases of ‘white fungus’ have been detected in Bihar. White Fungus/ Candidiasis Major reasons: Low immunity, patients suffering from diabetes, cancer, unsanitary use of oxygen cylinders, overuse of steroids.  Affected body parts: Skin, stomach, kidney, brain, genitals, and mouth besides lungs.  The exact mortality rate of the […]

Plasma: Fourth State of Matter

In New Indian Scientists have recently developed a theory to shed light on the mystery behind complex phenomena in Plasma, the fourth state of matter. Major Findings Regarding Different Phenomena Sun-Earth interactions: The theory helps understand the complicated nature of Sun-Earth interactions happening in the magnetosphere, an area of space around Earth that is controlled […]

Infrastructure Status For Convention Centres

In News Recently, The Ministry of Finance granted ‘Infrastructure’ status for exhibition and convention centres to ease bank financing for such projects. Objectives and Need India doesn’t have large convention centres or single halls with capacities to hold 7,000 to 10,000 people, unlike countries like Thailand that is a major global MICE destination Becoming a […]

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