In News Recently, the 17th Edition of Indo-US Joint Military Exercise “Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021” started at Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson, Alaska (USA). Background The previous (16th) edition of the exercise took place in February 2021 in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Bikaner. Significance Aim It is carried with the aim of enhancing understanding, […]

In News Recently, World Standards Day (or International Standards Day) was celebrated internationally  on 14 October.  In India, it was celebrated by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) It came into existence, through an Act of Parliament in 1987. It was established by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act 2016 […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims  and Mains   GS 3 1 TB deaths up in pandemic: WHO (Health) What is TB and its causing organism? What are its symptoms and treatment mechanism? What are MDR, XDR and TDR TB and government steps to curb them? How the COVID pandemic has accentuated the […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Bangladesh Temple attacks: Delhi calls up; Hasina asks India to guard against any reaction (IR) Which temple in Bangladesh was attacked? How can it affect India- Bangladesh Relations? Please learn growing threats of extremism and radical terrorism in Indian neighbourhood. GS […]

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 […]

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 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, a book named “Veer Savarkar: The Man Who Could Have Prevented Partition” was released.  About Vinayak Damodar Savarkar  Early Life:  He was born in a Hindu Marathi family in Nashik, Maharashtra on May 28, 1883.  He was nicknamed ‘Veer’ for his courage from an early age. He, popularly known as Swatantryaveer Savarkar, […]

In News Tensions between China and Taiwan have escalated since October 1, when China observes its National Day. 1st October marks the birth of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Coinciding with the 72nd-anniversary celebrations, China flew over 100 fighter jets into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone. It jangled nerves in Taiwan and set off […]

In News  Recently, the Department of Biotechnology launched the First ‘One Health’ project in post-COVID times.  It envisages carrying out surveillance of important bacterial, viral and parasitic infections of zoonotic (diseases that can spread between animals and humans) as well as transboundary pathogens in India, including the North-eastern part of the country.  What is One […]