In News Recently India abstained on a Russia-sponsored draft resolution at UNSC for a probe into Ukraine’s alleged bioweapons. More about the news Issue: Russia has raised the issue of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine several times at the U.N. Security Council since its forces invaded Ukraine.  Russian resolution at UNSC: Recently a motion […]

In News Recently, the Ministry of Education released its Performance Grading Index. About the index Previous Editions The department has released the PGI report for the year 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20.  Objective The prime objective of PGI is to promote evidence-based policymaking and highlight course correction to ensure quality education for all.  Grading PGI 2020-21 […]

In News Recently, a new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was released highlighting the cultivation of Poppy in Afghanistan. Key Points Demand and need driven cultivation:  Driven by the demand for heroin and other opioids, mostly in the West, Afghanistan’s poppy farmers have figured out that in a broken […]

In News Recently, Elaben Bhatt, noted Gandhian and leading women’s empowerment activist passed away in Ahmedabad. About  Popularly known as Elaben  After graduation, Elaben joined the Textile Labour Association (or Majoor Mahajan) She was also a Member of the Rajya Sabha and of the Planning Commission of India in the 1980s. Achievements:  Founded Self-Employed Women’s […]

Context Goa hosts Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Asia Pacific Conference. About Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) It is the global voice of the air traffic management (ATM) industry and is shaping our future skies.  Its members support over 90% of the world’s air traffic and include air navigation service providers, airspace users […]

In News Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) stated that the ‘twin transition’ approach can help leaders bring the digital and sustainability agendas together to future-proof their organizations. Twin Transition Approach  About: It recognizes that there is a huge and largely untapped opportunity for technology and data to drive sustainability goals.  The strategy combines digital […]

In News Recently, a collaborative experiment by scientists from four Indian institutions has earned an international patent from Germany for developing Cordy Gold Nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs), which can make drug delivery in the human body faster and surer. About Cordy Gold Nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs) These nanoparticles, derived from the synthesis of the extracts of Cordyceps militaris and […]

In News  G20 offers India a chance to be the architect of a new digital economy. About Digital Economy Digitalization acquires a critical element in the development of the modern economy, giving birth to an all new term- ‘Digital Economy’ as it promises to add a lot more within a short span of time.  Digitalization […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1 1 Festive beats (Art and Culture) Learn facts related to Wangala Festival GS 3 1 Panamaram heronry in Kerala set to get a new lease of life  (Science and Technology ) Know about Cordyceps militaris GS 3 7 RISAT­2 satellite makes re­entry […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Pandemic effect: Dip in number of schools, surge in teacher exits (Education) What are the major findings of the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report? GS 2 8 Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra enter club of best performing states in […]