Yearly Archives: 2021
USTR’s Annual Special 301 Report
In News Recently, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its annual Special 301 Report. About Special 301 It provides the outcome of an annual review of the global state of IPR protection and enforcement. The review reflects to encourage and maintain enabling environments for innovation, including effective IPR protection and enforcement. […]
Congo Declares End of Ebola Outbreak
In News The Democratic Republic of Congo officially declared the end of the 12th Ebola outbreak. About The outbreak was contained using Merck’s (MRK.N) Ebola vaccine. Since the outbreak declared on February 7, 2021, a total of 12 cases have been reported, including six deaths. With the efforts of DRC’s response team and health partners, […]
One Health Approach
In News Recent discussions, which took place around World Veterinary Day, have focused on acknowledging the “One Health” approach and also suggested using the battle against Covid-19 as an opportunity to meet India’s targets in this regard. About One Health Approach It is an approach to design and implement programmes, policies, legislation and research in […]
Positron
In News Researchers from the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, have resolved the mystery of the antimatter counterpart of the electrons called Positron and Positron Excess Phenomenon. About Positron It is a positively charged subatomic particle having the same mass and magnitude of charge as the electron and constituting the antiparticle of a negative electron. […]
The Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Revisit vaccine policy, consider lockdown to curb virus: SC to centre (Polity & Governance ) About vaccine procurement policy of […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 12 Don’t discriminate in vaccination: SC (Polity) The vaccine policy for Covid-19, features, phases, concerns highlighted and a way forward. Know about the Supreme Court’s latest stand on the issues related to it. GS 2 12 Centre faces questions over how it […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Olive Ridley Turtles Major nesting sites: Rushikulya rookery coast (Odisha), Gahirmatha beach (Bhitarkanika National park) and mouth of the Debi River. Image Courtesy: DTE Scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea; also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle. They are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world. Presence: […]
400th Birth Anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
In News Recently, Sri Akhand Path has been inaugurated at Gurdwara Guru Ke Mahal to mark the 400th Prakash Purab (birth centenary) of Guru Tegh Bahadur. About Guru Tegh Bahadur Born: He was born at Guru ke Mahal (now a Gurudwara with the same name), Amritsar in 1621. He was the fifth and the youngest […]
Asian Development Outlook 2021: ADB
In News Recently, Asian Development Bank has released its flagship Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021. About Asian Development Outlook (ADO) is a series of annual economic reports on the Developing Member Countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). An uncertain pandemic trajectory with a prolonged second wave of Coronavirus pandemic despite the vaccination push […]
Editorial Analysis
- India-Australia: A Tariff-Free Era & Further Strengthening Trade Pact
- A Multipolar World with Bipolar Characteristics
- Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS): Scale Without Design and Execution
- A Grand Vision and the Great Indian Research Deficit
- Rebuilding Trust in Police Amid Scrutiny and Skepticism