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In Context Recently, an expert team has identified six varieties of Neelakurinji across the Santhanpara region of Western Ghats. About Neelakurinji Flower It is a shrub of the Acanthaceae family that famously blooms once every 12 years. It is endemic to Western Ghats, covering the slopes of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Their scientific name […]

Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0

In News Preparations in full swing to clear legacy landfills by 2026 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 : Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry About SBM (Urban) 2.0 Aim: Making all cities “garbage-free” by the end of its five-year period (1st October 2021 to 1st October 2026). Completing the work remaining, institutionalizing ‘swachh’ behavior […]

Plant Based Meat

In Context Recently, Various plant-based meat startups have come up such as Shaka Harry, Beyond Meat and UnCrave. What is Plant based meat? Plant-based meat (also referred as meat alternative or fake meat) is a food product eaten as a replacement for meat. It bio-mimics or replicates meat, seafood, eggs, and milk derived from animals […]

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

In News The US Food and Drug and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a shortage of Adderall, medication used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). About ADHD It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble […]

U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum

In News The U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum (TPF) has been scheduled for November 8 in Washington DC. About U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum The forum is an inter-agency collaboration led by the US Trade Representative (USTR). It is the principal trade dialogue between the two countries. It has five focus groups: Agriculture, Investment, Innovation and Creativity […]

G20 Culture Track

In News As Part of India’s G20 Presidency, the Government is planning to host five key meetings focusing on the “culture track” at Khajuraho, Bhubaneswar, Hampi and Agra. About The cities have been chosen mainly for well-known monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Taj Mahal and Agra Fort (UP), the Hindu and Jain […]

Prasthan exercise

In Context Recently, Prasthan, an Offshore Security Exercise was conducted under the aegis of Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command. About Exercise conducted every six months. It aims to integrate the efforts of all maritime stakeholders involved in offshore defence. Source:LM

Legal implications of the Draft Telecommunication Bill 2022

In News Recently, the Department of Telecom has released the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 for public comment. About Aim of the Bill: Reforming existing telecom laws and regulations, and making them future ready. Background: Since the 19th century, the central construct of these laws has been two-fold: Delivery of telecom service (a dynamic concept […]

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