In News The government has notified new rules related to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021. In this, the gestational limit for termination of a pregnancy has been increased from 20 to 24 weeks for certain categories of women. Key Highlights of the Amendments Under the new rules, 7 specific categories will be […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister launched the PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity. PM Gati Shakti About: It was announced by the PM on the 75th Independence Day. It is a national master plan for synchronising connectivity infrastructure projects across modes of transport. It will help India realise its dream to become […]
In News Recently, India-Iran discussed and examined ways and means of mutual cooperation in fighting drug trafficking which accordingly resulted in some positive outcomes. Talks gain importance in view of the recent seizure of around 3,000 kg heroin at the Mundra port. Implications illegal production of drugs in Afghanistan The illegal production of drugs in […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Selective outrage violation of rights, hurts country: PM Modi (Polity & Governance) What are key highlights of the 28th NHRC foundational day speech of the PM? Also, read about NHRC. GS 2 & 4 3 After attacks, J&K to migrant staff: […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 6 Expert panel clears Covaxin for emergency use in 2-18 age group Jabbing children (Health) What are the benefits of having approval of Covaxin for children? How can it help in achieving universal immunisation? GS 3 1 Retail inflation […]
In News The IMF has projected that India will grow at 9.5% and 8.5% this fiscal year and next after a contraction of 7.3% last year in its latest World Economic Outlook report. India’s debt to GDP ratio increased from 74% to 90% during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a cause of concern. Debt to […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his Jayanti. Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan About: He was born on October 11, 1902, in the remote village of Sitabdiara, Bihar. Socialist/ Marxist influence: Jayaprakash Narayan went to the US for education, where he was deeply influenced by Marxist ideology. However, he rejected […]
In News Recently, the Haryana government proposed to spend Rs 215 crore on the construction of a dam meant for the revival of the Saraswati river. About the Project As proposed by the state government, the dam, with a capacity of 224-hectare metres, will be constructed on Haryana’s border with Himachal Pradesh. A portion of […]
In News Union Environment Minister released the Vision Plan (2021-2031) for Indian zoos by Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to upgrade them to global standards and strengthening of Central Zoo Authority. The exhaustive 10 years vision plan has been arrived at after a very stringent data mining and stakeholder consultive process and is expected to give […]
In News Recently, 3 products from Tamil Nadu namely Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings, Kanyakumari Clove and Kallakuruchi wood carvings have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Key Points About Kalamkari: The Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings are done in Thanjavur region. These are traditional dye-painted figurative and patterned clothes. They are made for temples like ceiling cloth, cylindrical […]
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