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Medical Oxygen Crisis

In News Recently, the Centre has invoked the Disaster Management (DM) Act, 2005 and has ordered the States to make available all Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO), including the existing stock with private plants, to the Government. About the Latest Order The order was issued by the Union Home Secretary, who is the Chairman of the […]

Green Initiatives of Saudi Arabia

In News Recently, Saudi Arabia has launched the ‘Saudi Green Initiative’ and the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ to combat the threat of climate change. Key Highlights This move comes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic which has highlighted the need for collective action among members of the international community to effectively address global challenges […]

Facts in News

  Facts in News Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund It is a dedicated fund with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation. It has been registered as a Public Charitable Trust & its trust deed has been registered under the Registration Act, […]

Trends In World Military Expenditure, 2020: SIPRI

In News Recently, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute published the latest data on military expenditure. Major Findings  The total “global military expenditure rose to $1981 billion last year, an increase of 2.6 per cent in real terms from 2019. The five biggest spenders in 2020, which together accounted for 62 per cent of global military […]

Project DANTAK

In News Project DANTAK completes 60 years in Bhutan. About Project DANTAK It was established on April 24, 1961, as a result of the visionary leadership of His Majesty the Third King of Bhutan and then Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru.  The project was tasked to construct the pioneering motorable roads in the Kingdom.  Notable […]

Malaria

News Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released the report titled “Zeroing in on Malaria Elimination”, prior to World Malaria Day (25th April). It brings out progress made through the E-2025 initiative of WHO, which has identified 25 countries with the potential to eradicate Malaria by 2025. E-2025 Initiative Earlier, WHO launched the E-2020 […]

Reforms In the National Pension System

In News Recently, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) chairman Supratim Bandyopadhyay has said that the limit on funds under the National Pension system (NPS) at the time of retirement will be revised to ?5 lakh. Background The NPS was started as the New Pension Scheme for government employees in 2004 under a […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Snow Leopard Scientific Name: Panthera uncia. Habitat: Cold High Mountains. These are found in 12 countries including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia & Mongolia. Diet: Carnivore & hunt blue sheep, Argali wild sheep, ibex, marmots, pikas, hares, etc. Features One of the world’s most elusive cats & are perfectly equipped […]

Chad Crisis

In News Recently, Chad’s longest serving president Idriss Deby died of injuries sustained during clashes with the rebel group FACT (Front for Change and Concord in Chad) on the frontlines. He was one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. He had spent more than three decades in power in Chad. Chad Crisis The former French colony is […]

Yemen Crisis

In News Yemen’s Houthi rebels have taken full control of the northwest Kassara battlefield and made progress on western frontlines despite airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition which backs Yemen’s government. Yemen Crisis  Since April 2015, Yemen has been in the grip of a war where the Saudi-led coalition and the internationally recognised government are battling […]

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