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World Malaria Day

In Context Recently, the World Malaria Day was observed by the World Health Organisation to spread awareness about the illness.  About World Malaria Day Every year, 25th April is observed as World Malaria Day. Theme of 2022 : ‘Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives’.   History: In Africa, governments have been […]

Guillain Barre Syndrome

In News  The risk for developing Guillain-Barré syndrome after receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine is small, but higher with the Johnson & Johnson shot.  Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) About: It is a rare condition in which a person’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves. The syndrome can affect the nerves that control muscle movement as well […]

PM CARES Fund

In News Recently, a petition was filed seeking that the PM CARES Fund be declared as ‘The State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution of India. About Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) Established: In March 2020 It has been registered as a Public Charitable Trust. Objective: To […]

Carbon Pricing

What is Carbon Pricing? It’s an instrument that captures the external costs of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and links it to their sources through a price in the form of a price on the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted. Through this measure the burden of emission and its effects is shifted to those who are producing […]

Justifying U.N veto Among Permanent Members

In News  The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution requiring the five permanent members of the Security Council to justify their use of the veto. About Though the resolution was planned two years ago, the urgency was felt after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine recently. Liechtenstein is the primary sponsor of the resolution […]

India’s Crude Import from OPEC

In News India’s crude import from OPEC steadies after six years of slump. Surge in crude import OPEC’s share of India’s crude imports for the 2021-22 has risen after a span of 6 years. The surge is primarily because of refiners importing more crude from the OPEC to counter rising global prices and also easing […]

Political agreement on the Digital Services Act (DSA)

In News Recently, the European Parliament and European Union (EU) Member States have reached a political agreement on the Digital Services Act (DSA). About It is  a landmark legislation to force big Internet companies to act against disinformation and illegal and harmful content, and to provide better protection for Internet users and their fundamental rights. […]

Global Coal Plant Capacity Dips in 2021

In News Global coal-plant capacity under development declined in 2021, according to a report by the Global Energy Monitor.  Global Energy Monitor (GEM) It is a San Francisco-based non-governmental organisation which catalogues fossil fuel and renewable energy projects worldwide. GEM shares information in support of clean energy and its data and reports on energy trends […]

States Suggestions on New Cooperative Policy

In News Recently, a two-day national conference on a new cooperative policy was held in Delhi. Key suggestions on New Cooperative Policy Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Allow Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the cooperative sector, particularly in Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) to improve infrastructure It should be allowed for augmentation of resources and infrastructure […]

Tamil Nadu Universities Laws (Amendment) Act, 2022

In News  Recently, the Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted two Bills that seek to empower the government to appoint Vice-Chancellors (V-Cs) to 13 State universities under the aegis of the Higher Education Department by amending the respective Acts.  What are the highlights of the two Bills? The Bills stress that “every appointment of the Vice-Chancellor shall […]

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