Yearly Archives: 2021
Wildfires in Similipal
In News A recent massive fire has threatened to cause enormous damage to the Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha. The fire broke out in isolated places of Similipal in the Mayurbhanj district in the first week of February and now it has finally been brought under control. About Forest Fires It is the most common hazard […]
The Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS II 1 Centre extends the reach of vaccination: longer sessions, all private hospitals can be roped in (HEALTH) India’s second phase of the Covid-19 vaccination […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS II 1 India and Japan back in new Sri Lanka port project (IR) Which are the projects being handled by Indian and Japan? How will it help in curtailing Chinese Influence? GS II 2 DU to issue digital degrees to 2017-19 graduates soon […]
Facts in News
Facts In News Better Than Cash Alliance Based at the United Nations (UN), it is a partnership of governments, companies, and international organisations that accelerates the transition from cash to responsible digital payments to help achieve the Sustainable Development […]
Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action
In News Recently, the US has highlighted its wish to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action In 2015, Iran agreed on a long-term deal on its nuclear programme with a group of world powers known as the P5+1 (the US, UK, […]
Species In News: Himalayan Serow
In News: The Himalayan serow has been spotted for the first time in Assam. About the species It has been described as resembling a cross between a goat, a donkey, a cow, and a pig. It’s a medium-sized mammal with a large head, thick neck, short limbs, long, mule-like ears, and a coat of dark […]
Revising Food Security Act
In News: NITI Aayog recently circulated a discussion paper on a proposed revision in the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013. National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 It was enacted in July, 2013 which gives legal entitlement to 67% of the population (75% in rural areas and 50% in urban areas) to receive highly subsidized […]
EX Desert FLAG VI
In News: The Indian Air Force is participating for the first time in Exercise Desert Flag-VI along with air forces of the United Arab Emirates, United States of America, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Bahrain. The exercise is scheduled from 03 Mar 21 to 27 Mar 21 at Al-Dhafra air base, UAE. About Ex […]
Extradition
In News -Recently,the Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London accepted the contention of the Indian government to extradite Nirav Modi. He duped the Punjab National Bank of billions of rupees and fled the country . The evidence against him “is sufficient to order his extradition to India to face the charges. About Extradition The Supreme Court […]
