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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

In News Recently, new research has found that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reduced the risk of developing cancer by 62 per cent in women between the ages of 14 and 16. About HPV Types: HPV is a type of virus, of which there are more than 100 types.  Transmission: More than 40 types of […]

Iran and Enriched Uranium

In News Iran’s atomic agency said that its stockpile of 20% enriched uranium has reached over 210 kilograms. It is the latest defiant move ahead of upcoming nuclear talks with the West.  Uranium as a Fuel Nuclear fuel is mined from naturally occurring uranium ore deposits and then isolated through chemical reactions and separation processes. […]

Adi Shankaracharya

In News The Prime Minister unveiled a 12-foot statue of Adi Shankaracharya at Kedarnath, where the acharya is believed to have attained samadhi at the age of 32 in the ninth century. About Reincarnation of Lord Shiva: He is called as a reincarnation of Lord Shiva. The Adi Shankara story: is a remarkable saga of […]

Palestinian PM calls for Indian support

In News Prime Minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh has said that,  India can play a stabilising role in West Asia by maintaining cooperation with all related parties. Israel- Palestine conflict It is an age-old tussle over identity and land starting with Jerusalem. It has been more than 100 years that Jews and Arabs are fighting […]

Oromo Rebels

In News Ethiopia rebels ‘join forces’ against govt. The two largest rebel groups fighting Ethiopia’s government have “linked up” on a front line about 230 miles north of the capital. About the war Ethiopia: is now at crossroads with two forces, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) waging an […]

Technical Textiles

In News Recently, the Textile minister said the government will support production-linked incentives (PLIs) for the textile sector in states supporting the development and offering affordable infrastructure for textile manufacturing like cheap land and power. About A technical textile is a textile product manufactured for non-aesthetic purposes, where function is the primary criterion.  Technical textiles […]

Graded Response Action Plan

In News Residents in Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida breathed this season’s worst air for the first time since the Graded Response Action Plan came into effect. About the plan M. C. Mehta vs. Union of India: Regarding air quality in the National Capital Region of Delhi, a Graded Response Action Plan has been prepared […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 After India’s 5-point agenda, countries pledge to cut methane, deforestation (Environment) What are countries doing to tackle climate change? What are the main sources of methane gas? GS 2 1 Pak sits on India request to let trucks take its wheat […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims  and Mains   GS 3 1 CoP26 summit | Leaders pledge to cut methane and save forests   Call to hike climate funds (Environment) What are the key highlights of the COP 26 summit? What more can countries do to tackle climate change?    What are the […]

Salem Nanjudaiah Subba Rao

In News Recently, Veteran Gandhian leader Salem Nanjundaiah Subba Rao died in Jaipur after a prolonged illness. About Early Life: Born in Bengaluru Entered politics at the age of 13 when he was arrested for joining protests on Quit India day in 1942.  Subba Rao went on to join the Seva Dal. Mr Rao was […]

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