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Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)

In News The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a fresh outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD). Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) About:  Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads […]

India’s Eight Core Sectors

In Context  The Office of Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade released the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) for the Month of March, 2022.  Major Points  Output from India’s eight core sectors grew by 4.3% in March, moderately lower than the 6% growth recorded in February, but still reflecting the […]

Integrated Election Complex

In News Recently, the Chief Election Commissioner of India inaugurated the Integrated Election Complex in Delhi. Integrated Election Complex It is constructed for warehousing and management of EVMs & VVPATs of NCT of Delhi.  The Integrated Election Complex has been built by the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi and Delhi Tourism. It is a milestone for […]

Mother Nature as a Legal Entity

In News Recently, Madras High Court stated that Mother Nature is a ‘living being’ with legal entity. Madras High Court’s Decision Rights: Mother Nature will have rights, duties and liabilities enjoyed by a living person. Sustainable development is leading only to sustainable destruction of nature. Juristic Status: It is the right time to confer juristic […]

Indonesia’s Palm Oil Export Ban

In News Indonesia has decided that it will be banning the exports of palm oil to give relief to domestic shortage in wake of rising oil prices. About Indonesia, which is the world’s largest producer and exporter of palm oil, has decided to ban its exports and the associated raw materials. The step has been […]

India-Bhutan Relations

In News   The Indian External Affairs Minister is on an official visit to Bhutan. India-Bhutan Bilateral Relations The basic framework of India-Bhutan bilateral relations was the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation signed in 1949 between the two countries. It called for peace between the two nations and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. The Treaty […]

Hatti Community of Himachal Pradesh

In News The Centre will soon accord the Hatti community of Himachal Pradesh in the list of Scheduled Tribes (ST). About Hatti community Location: Hatti community is of the Trans-Giri region of Himachal Pradesh. They share social as well as cultural similarities with the Jaunsar community of the Jaunsar-Bawar area of Uttarakhand. This is because […]

Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavoured Cigars

In News  Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rules for banning menthol cigarettes and all flavoured cigars. Major Points  The FDA clarified that it will not enforce against individual consumers for possession or use of menthol cigarettes or flavoured cigars”. The rules will only “address manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, importers and retailers who […]

Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0

In News Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the ‘National Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities’ to strengthen the ongoing jan andolan for ‘Garbage Free Cities’.  About National Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities It shall serve as a guiding […]

Opportunities for Semiconductor industry in India

In Context  For India, Attaining self-sufficiency in semiconductor manufacturing can mean collective growth of the South Asian region.   What is Semiconductor? It is a material product usually composed of silicon, which conducts electricity more than an insulator, such as glass, but less than a pure conductor, such as copper or aluminium.  Semiconductors are critical technological […]

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