In News Recently, the Union government informed the Supreme Court (SC) that no starvation death has been reported by any state or Union territory (UT) in recent years. Model Scheme The court wants the Centre to frame a model scheme and circulate it to all the states and UTs for their consideration. Every welfare state’s […]
Context Antimicrobial resistance has become a leading cause of death worldwide and is killing about 3,500 people every day according to recent research. About The new Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (Gram) report estimates deaths linked to 23 pathogens and 88 pathogen-drug combinations across 204 countries and territories in 2019. Statistical modelling was used to […]
In News Recently, India & Denmark agreed to work together on green fuels including green hydrogen. Discussion in the Meeting It discussed national strategic priorities and developments in Science, Technology, and Innovation of both countries with a special focus on green solutions of the future – strategy for investments in green research, technology, and innovation […]
In News The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 has now been notified. About the Law The law will guarantee 75% reservation: to locals in private sector jobs in Haryana. Application: The law covers jobs where the monthly salary is less than Rs 30,000 and applies to private companies, societies, trusts and partnership […]
In News Recently, The Prime Minister of India greeted the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team on their Raising Day. About The NDRF Raising Day is celebrated on January 19 to mark its formation. Established in 2006, NDRF is the world’s single largest force dedicated to disaster response. It is functioning under the Ministry of […]
In News India needs a second green revolution along with the next generation of reforms with a view to make agriculture more climate-resistant and environmentally sustainable, said an RBI. About Agriculture has traditionally been the source of basic sustenance: of 70% of the population, which resides in rural India. The Second Green Revolution: is a […]
In News The theme-setting World Economic Forum (WEF) Agenda on the ‘State of the World’ will see government and corporate leaders talk about critical global challenges, with a special address by the Prime Minister ahead of the Davos meeting. About The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international organization: headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It brings […]
In News Recently, India extended a $500 million-Line of Credit (LOC) to Sri Lanka for urgent fuel imports, days after providing $900 million relief to the island nation facing one of its worst economic downturns. Background Sri Lanka is currently facing a severe foreign exchange shortage with falling reserves. This has led to the currency […]
In Context The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for the drone attack on three petroleum tankers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Why did the Houthis target the UAE? The UAE joined the Saudi campaign in 2015 and has been deeply involved in the conflict ever since, despite announcing the formal withdrawal of […]
In News Recently, The Ministry of Textiles cleared 20 strategic research projects worth INR 30 crores in the areas of Specialty fibres and Geotextiles under the Flagship Programme ‘National Technical Textiles Mission.’ About ‘National Technical Textiles Mission.’ It was launched by the Ministry of Textiles. Period: 4 years (2020-21 to 2023-24) Outlay: Rs. 1480 crores. […]
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