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India-France Relations

In News Recently, France stressed continuing its commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. About France termed its partnership with India as a major pillar of its Indo Pacific strategy. France’s resolve to expand strategic cooperation with India came nearly two months after the unveiling of a new security alliance (AUKUS) by Australia, the UK and the […]

Zika Virus Disease

In News With a rise in the number of Zika virus cases in Uttar Pradesh, doctors have advised that people should avoid all non-essential travel to areas reporting cases. Matter of Concern According to information released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), a majority of those infected with Zika virus disease either remain asymptomatic (up […]

Translocation of Rhinos in Assam

In News December is the best time to translocate the rhinoceros of Assam as flood waters subside by that time as per a study published in Pachyderm journal.  Who conducted the study?  The study was carried out in two protected areas in the Brahmaputra river Valley Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and  Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) […]

Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011

In News The Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has omitted Rule 5 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), Rules 2011 to safeguard the interest of consumers. Rule 5 defines Schedule II prescribing the pack sizes of various types of commodities.  Proposed Amendment The amendments are to […]

Draft Mediation Bill, 2021

In News The Ministry of Law and Justice has placed the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 in the public domain to seek feedback and suggestions from all stakeholders. Need of Mediation Bill Strengthening of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): The Government has been taking various policy initiatives for the promotion and strengthening of ADR mechanisms. It would […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 After Week 1, progress on warming but key climate talks still frozen (Environment) What are the challenges in the path of tickling climate change? GS 3 8 Why taps ran dry (Science and technology) What can be done to tackle the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims  and Mains   GS 2 1 Fisherman killed in Pakistan firing off Gujarat (IR) How are the border tensions impacting civilians and bilateral relations? GS 2  1 Hold emergency meet on air quality (Governance) Why is the air quality deteriorating ? What are the required policy actions? […]

Kaho Village

In News Arunachal Pradesh aims to make a documentary on Kaho village located near the Chinese border. About History: Residents of Kaho had helped Indian armed forces during the 1962 Chinese aggression. Its people had assisted the Indian soldiers who had been outnumbered. Location:  On the China border. Lies in Anjaw, one of the 11 […]

National Sports Awards 2021

In News The National Sports Awards for the year 2021 were announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.  The President of India will felicitate the awardees on November 13, 2021.  About National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Announced by: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports […]

Kameng River

In News  The Kameng river is changing colour which has turned black and muddy. About It is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra river in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Kameng district. Called Jia Bhorelli in Assam. It is a lifeline for many and has its source in a glacial lake near the Nyegi Kangsang, one of […]

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