In Context Recently a new study led by the University of Hawaii claimed that Earth is witnessing its sixth mass extinction event. What is Mass Extinction? A mass extinction is a short period of geological time in which a high percentage of biodiversity, or distinct species—bacteria, fungi, plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates—dies out. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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