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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Intranasal vaccine gets clearance as booster option in Covid fight (Health) Learn facts related to iNCOVACC   GS 3 3   For one year from Jan, Govt makes foodgrains free for 81 crore people (Food Security) What is  National Food Security […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 81 cr. people to get free foodgrains for one year (Food Security) Know about  National Food Security Act (NFSA), its achievements, and recent announcements related to it  GS 2 1 Bharat Biotech’s nasal COVID vaccine available as booster (Health) Learn […]

Alleviating the Scourge of Private Healthcare

In News In India, private healthcare needs to be made affordable alongside expanding public healthcare. Key Indicators for Indian Health Sector Poor Ranking: India ranks poorly on multiple health financing indicators.  Meagre Public Health Expenditure: Its public health expenditure as a percentage of its GDP (1.28%) and share of general government expenditure dedicated to health […]

GaN Nanostructures

In News Recently, Researchers in India have shown for the first time infrared (IR) light emission and absorption with GaN nanostructures. Key Points This is the first time that infrared light-matter interactions are demonstrated in GaN. Researchers have utilized a scientific phenomenon called surface polariton excitations in GaN nanostructures that lead to light-matter interactions at […]

J&K Land Grants Rules, 2022

In News The J&K Lieutenant Governor’s administration recently notified fresh land rules under J&K Land Grant Rules-2022 and replaced the J&K Land Grants Rules-1960. About J&K Land Grants Rules-1960 It dealt with the special rules to grant government land on lease in the erstwhile State of J&K. Prime locations such as Srinagar, Jammu, Gulmarg and […]

Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal

In News Recently, the Project Lion document titled “Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” has been launched by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. More in news Gujarat’s Barda Wildlife Sanctuary: It has been identified as a potential second home for Asiatic lions.  It is located near Porbandar which is 100 […]

The Urban Learning Internship Programme (TULIP)

In News Recently, the TULIP platform was in the news as since the launch of the TULIP Programme in 2020 more than 25,000 internship opportunities have been advertised. About TULIP Development:  The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) […]

Uncontrolled Re-Entries of Satellites

In News An open letter published by the Outer Space Institute (OSI) calls for both national and multilateral efforts to restrict uncontrolled re-entries of rockets and satellites. The Outer Space Institute (OSI) is a network of world-leading space experts that aims to address challenges arising from the use and exploration of space. It is based […]

Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act 2022

In News Recently, the Governor of Uttarakhand gave consent to the State’s Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act. Key Points Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act: This law was made in Uttarakhand in 2018.  There was a provision of punishment of one to five years for conversion by force or inducement. Important Provisions of Amendment Act: Strict […]

National Food Security Act (NFSA)

In News The Union Cabinet recently decided to provide free foodgrains to all 81 crore beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) till December 2023. More about the news New changes in NFSA:  Beneficiaries will now get 35kg of foodgrains free for the next year and others will get 5kg for free in […]