In News Recently, the US regulators have added that Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may be associated with a small increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome. About Recently, one hundred reports of the syndrome after vaccination with the Johnson & Johnson shot have been submitted to the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). The syndrome […]

In News Recently, the RBI has announced the Retail Direct scheme. About Under this scheme, retail investors  (individuals) will be allowed to open retail direct gilt accounts (RDG) directly with the RBI. A retail investor is a non-professional investor who buys and sells securities or funds that contain a basket of securities such as mutual […]

In News Recently, India’s second annual report on lightning was released by the Lightning Resilient India Campaign (LRIC).   About Study pointed out that Lightning strikes are linked to climate change as 1,697 killed in a year in India. Lightning strikes increased 34% compared to previous year in India Monitoring of lightning for climate science and […]

In News The Assam Legislative Assembly tabled a new Bill to protect cattle that bars the sale and purchase of beef or beef products.  About The bill prohibits sale and purchase of beef products in areas predominantly inhabited by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and other non beef-eating communities, or within a radius of 5 kms of […]

Facts in News Inflation After touching a six-month high in May, India’s retail inflation remained unchanged in June at about 6.3 per cent. Inflation refers to the rise in the prices of most goods and services of daily or common use, such as food, clothing, housing, etc. It measures the average price change in a […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Inflation remains above 6% in June (Economy) Unchanged and high retail inflation, causes, impact and measures taken by or to be taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). GS 2 1   11 Thousands of Cubans rally against govt.   […]

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Retail inflation eases but still over RBI mark for 2nd month running (Economy) What is Retail inflation? Key Takeaways of […]

In News Recently, the world-famous Kesariya Buddha stupa in east Champaran district of Bihar has been waterlogged following floods after heavy rainfall in Gandak river’s catchment areas. About Kesariya Buddha Stupa The stupa is located about 110 km from the State capital Patna. It has a circumference of almost 400 feet and stands at a […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister has emphasised providing clean tap water on priority to every household in Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (JE-AES) affected areas under Jal Jeevan Mission. About The districts of Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are on the high priority.  Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly strengthened the preventive measures […]

In News Recently, Cuba has developed the world’s first conjugate vaccine for COVID-19. About Cuba’s State­run corporation, BioFarma, mentioned that its indigenously produced Soberana 2 vaccine, when delivered with a booster shot of Soberana Plus, was 91.2% efficacious in phase­3 trials. The greater than 90% efficacy puts them in a select league; however, unlike the […]