In News Recently, a petition was filed seeking that the PM CARES Fund be declared as ‘The State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution of India. About Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) Established: In March 2020 It has been registered as a Public Charitable Trust. Objective: To […]

In News  The risk for developing Guillain-Barré syndrome after receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine is small, but higher with the Johnson & Johnson shot.  Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) About: It is a rare condition in which a person’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves. The syndrome can affect the nerves that control muscle movement as well […]

In Context Recently, the World Malaria Day was observed by the World Health Organisation to spread awareness about the illness.  About World Malaria Day Every year, 25th April is observed as World Malaria Day. Theme of 2022 : ‘Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives’.   History: In Africa, governments have been […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3   Punjab sees increase in private wheat purchase (Economy) What is the status of India’s wheat production and exports? And Which new markets are expected to buy from India? GS 1 7 Worship takes a digital turn with temples going e-way […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   Jaishankar ticks off Europe: Ukraine a wake-up call to look at problems in Asia (International Relations) What is Raisina Dialogue? And Key highlights of the 7th Edition of the Raisina Dialogue. GS 2 3 New cooperative policy: States suggest FDI, […]

In Context  Electricity generation in South Asia has risen exponentially. South Asia has almost a fourth of the global population living on 5% of the world’s landmass.  Major Points  Electricity generation in South Asia has risen from 340 terawatt hours (TWh) in 1990 to 1,500 TWh in 2015. Country wise analysis:  Bangladesh has achieved 100% […]

In News The Supreme Court to institutionalise a mechanism through which crucial information of the person who has been condemned to death can be gathered and placed on record before trial judges. What the Apex court said? The apex court opined that the courts may be opting for the death penalty in hurry, thus making […]

In News Recently, the Government of Argentina launched a campaign in India demanding negotiation with the United Kingdom to settle the territorial dispute. About Background:  Argentina has maintained that the Falklands were illegally taken from it in 1833 and invaded the British colony in 1982. That incident resulted in the Falklands War. The dispute was […]

In Context  Recently ,the importance of Protected cultivation was highlighted . What is Protected cultivation? It is a process of growing crops  in a controlled environment which means that the  temperature, humidity, light and such other factors  can be regulated as per requirement of the crop.  This  assists in a healthier and larger production.  It […]

In News The National Health Authority (NHA) has revised the draft Health Data Management (HDM) policy with the objective to protect individuals’ personal data. About the new policy Federated architecture The NDHE is based on the principle of federated architecture, which allows interoperability between independent and decentralised information systems, while enhancing the security and privacy […]