In News Recently, the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs) have sought at least US $1.3 trillion per year from the wealthy countries in climate finance starting from 2030. About This demand is likely to cause further consternation even as countries negotiate on this amount at COP26. These countries are pushing for the inclusion of proposals in […]
In News The Kerala government made a strong pitch in the Supreme Court to decommission the 126-year-old deteriorated Mullaperiyar dam operated by Tamil Nadu and built a new one. Saying climate change, erratic and heavy rainfall and floods make the spectre of catastrophe real and near. Issues with the dam The ageing dam is situated […]
In News The COVID-19 vaccination drive is a reminder that the benefits of many vaccines have yet to reach the adult population. Challenges of Adult Immunisation Perception of Child Oriented Thing Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most people linked and associated vaccination with children only. Maximum benefits when administered early Scientifically, the benefit of most vaccines […]
In News National Legal Services Day (NLSD) is marked across the country annually on the 9th of November. It was first started by the Supreme Court of India in 1995. About the Day The day is observed to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act and to create awareness about the various provisions […]
In News The President of India has presented the Padma Awards to the recipient for the year 2020. 7 Padma Vibhushans, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri awards. Padma Awards About: Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India. Announced annually on the eve of Republic Day (26th January). Awardees are […]
In News The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index was released by the Harm Reduction Consortium. About the Index Aim: It is a unique tool that documents, measures and compares national-level drug policies, providing each country with a score and ranking that shows how much their drug policies and their implementation align with the UN principles […]
In News Researchers in Indonesia have found a way to fight disease-bearing mosquitoes by breeding a species of the insect which carries a kind of bacteria that prevents viruses like dengue from growing inside them. All about the recent research Breeding a species of mosquito: Researchers in Indonesia are breeding a species of mosquito which […]
In News Recently, France stressed continuing its commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. About France termed its partnership with India as a major pillar of its Indo Pacific strategy. France’s resolve to expand strategic cooperation with India came nearly two months after the unveiling of a new security alliance (AUKUS) by Australia, the UK and the […]
In News With a rise in the number of Zika virus cases in Uttar Pradesh, doctors have advised that people should avoid all non-essential travel to areas reporting cases. Matter of Concern According to information released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), a majority of those infected with Zika virus disease either remain asymptomatic (up […]
In News The Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has omitted Rule 5 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), Rules 2011 to safeguard the interest of consumers. Rule 5 defines Schedule II prescribing the pack sizes of various types of commodities. Proposed Amendment The amendments are to […]