In News The COVID-19 vaccination drive is a reminder that the benefits of many vaccines have yet to reach the adult population. Challenges of Adult Immunisation Perception of Child Oriented Thing Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most people linked and associated vaccination with children only. Maximum benefits when administered early Scientifically, the benefit of most vaccines […]
In News National Legal Services Day (NLSD) is marked across the country annually on the 9th of November. It was first started by the Supreme Court of India in 1995. About the Day The day is observed to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act and to create awareness about the various provisions […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 After Islamabad, Beijing to skip New Delhi meeting on Kabul; Iran and Russia to join (IR) How is India responding to the security and humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan? GS 3 1 Online retail bets big on quick-commerce: micro warehouses, under 30-min […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 UNESCO picks Srinagar as ‘creative city’ (Art & culture) Read about the Creative City Networks. How will it impact Srinagar? Is Srinagar the first from India to get this recognition? GS 3 8 Breaking down the hype around Metaverse (Science & […]
In News The Star College Mentorship Programme was launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology. It will help young scientists and students to innovate and find solutions to future challenges through peer learning & hand-holding. About the Program: It was the first-ever Mentorship Programme for Young Innovators to mark the 75th Year of India’s […]
In News The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry has launched the 3rd edition of the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) report, 2021. About Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Index It is a composite indicator to assess international trade logistics across states and Union territories. LEADS is an attempt to bring Longevity, Efficiency, […]
In News The President of India has presented the Padma Awards to the recipient for the year 2020. 7 Padma Vibhushans, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri awards. Padma Awards About: Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India. Announced annually on the eve of Republic Day (26th January). Awardees are […]
In News The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index was released by the Harm Reduction Consortium. About the Index Aim: It is a unique tool that documents, measures and compares national-level drug policies, providing each country with a score and ranking that shows how much their drug policies and their implementation align with the UN principles […]
In News The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated Srinagar as a part of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Highlights of the News 295 across the globe: UNESCO designated 49 other cities too as a part of the creative cities network. With this, the total number of creative cities in the […]
In News Researchers in Indonesia have found a way to fight disease-bearing mosquitoes by breeding a species of the insect which carries a kind of bacteria that prevents viruses like dengue from growing inside them. All about the recent research Breeding a species of mosquito: Researchers in Indonesia are breeding a species of mosquito which […]
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