In News  Camel herders and cattle rearers in Rajasthan have been carrying out sustained opposition and protests against the Rajasthan Camel Act, 2015, citing loss of livelihood and business. About the Rajasthan Camel Act, 2015 Aim: To provide for the prohibition of the slaughter of camels and also to regulate temporary migration or export thereof […]

In News The first virtual bilateral meeting of the US and China was held. About The US took the initiative for the summit, in sync with America’s concern that it should try to prevent military engagement with China. Major Highlights Violations of human rights by China: Article 36 of the PRC Constitution provides constitutional protection […]

In News  The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs is being hosted by the French Navy in Paris from 15 – 16 Nov 21.  About Ocean Naval Symposium (ONS) Conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008. Aim:  Seeks to enhance maritime cooperation among Navies of the littoral states of […]

In News The 341-km Purvanchal Expressway at Karwal Kheri in Sultanpur district, inaugurated by the Prime Minister is one of the biggest completed infrastructure projects by the Uttar Pradesh government. The launch comes almost 3 years after the Prime minister laid its foundation stone in Azamgarh in July 2018. Major Highlights Carrier of development: The […]

In News BRO feat recognised by Guinness World Records for constructing and black topping the world’s highest motorable road at 19,024 feet at Umlingla Pass in Ladakh. About The 52-kilometre long Chisumle to Demchok tarmac road passes through the 19,024 feet high Umlingla Pass and betters the previous record of a road in Bolivia, which […]

In Context  Using traditional craftsmanship and high-tech scanning  Mughal-era monument Sabz Burj in Delhi has been conserved after nearly four years of painstaking labour. About Sabz Burj  Built in the 1530s, Sabz Burj is one of the earliest Mughal era buildings in India.  It is called Sabz (green) Burj but covered with turquoise blue tiles.  […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   School enrolment fell during a pandemic: ASER study   (Education)   What are the major findings of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2021, the bases of the report, issues highlighted by it, measures that need to be […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1&15   Pandemic year see a shift to govt school, more children seeking tuitions    Covid’s impact on learning (Education) Key findings of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2021, what are the  issues highlighted by it, Covid’s impact on learning, […]

In News Only little over a thousand doubtful cases in the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Assam have been referred to the concerned district commissioners for necessary action. About Re-verification: The current government has rejected the NRC in its current form and demanded re-verification of at least 30% names in areas […]

In News Global antibiotic consumption rates increased by 46% in the last two decades, according to a study covering 204 countries from 2000 to 2018, and published in The Lancet Planetary Health by the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project. About Comparative analysis: The study provides a comparative analysis of total antibiotic consumption rates […]