In News The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a case of an unusual virus called monkeypox in a traveller coming from Nigeria. About Monkeypox Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research, hence the name ‘monkeypox.’ The first […]

In News  Recently, three monuments in Andhra Pradesh have been identified under the Adarsh Smarak Scheme. About  The monuments of   Nagarjunakonda in Guntur, Buddhist remains of Salihundam in Srikakulam and Veerabhadra temple (Lepakshi) in Anantapur have been identified under the Adarsh Smarak Scheme for providing additional facilities like Wi-Fi, cafeteria, interpretation centre, Braille signages, […]

Facts in News Nauka Recently, Russia’s space agency Roscosmos has detached Pirs from the International Space Station (ISS) and will attach a larger module called Nauka in its place. Nauka, meaning “science” in Russian, is the biggest space laboratory Russia has launched to date. It will primarily serve as the country’s main research facility on […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 6 policemen killed in Assam-Mizoram border row (Internal Security) Know about the ongoing clashes between Assam and Mizoram with reference to the inter-State boundary disputes. Causes, concerns and a way forward.  GS 3 3 Microbes from human, animal excreta found above […]

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 In five years of the IBC regime, lenders took 61% haircut on claims, show data   (Economy) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Salient […]

In News Recently, Rudreswara Temple (Ramappa Temple) at Palampet, Warangal, Telangana has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The decision was taken at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO. Ramappa Temple The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is situated in Palampet Village, around 67 km from the city […]

In News Recently, the NIMHANS issued detailed guidelines to deal with mental health challenges of inmates and staff. About In a bid to prevent suicides triggered by mental health issues in prisons across the country, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, has recommended the “Gatekeeper Model”. NIMHANS is acting on […]

In News  Stakeholders are attempting to find a robust and effective solution to deal with Fake news and its associated social problems. About  The Indian government has been attempting to bring in several legal amendments to deal with fake news, its creation, propagation and effects.  Social media companies are also investing billions of dollars into […]

In News Recently, the Central government informed that there were no Great Indian Bustards (GIB) in Kutch Bustard Sanctuary (KBS) as of January 1 2021.  About Kutch Bustard Sanctuary (KBS) near Naliya in Gujarat’s Kutch district Abdasa block is a tiny sanctuary notified in 1992 and spread over just two square kilometres (sqkm).  Its eco-sensitive […]

In News Moon-forming region seen around exoplanet for the first time. About The researchers used the ALMA observatory in Chile’s Atacama desert to detect the disc of swirling material accumulating around one of two newborn planets seen orbiting a young star called PDS 70, located a relatively close 370 light years from Earth. Discovery Scientists […]