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Eatsmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge
In News Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. About Transport 4 All (T4All) Challenge It was launched in collaboration with The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy(ITDP). The first edition of the Challenge focuses on digital innovation. Cities and start-ups will receive guidance […]
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
In News Report shows that a significant number of young people with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) also develop neurological symptoms. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) It is a newly identified and serious health condition associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. It is a rare but severe hyperinflammatory condition in children and adolescents that typically […]
Singapore Ratifies RCEP
In New Recently, Singapore has ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement becoming the first participating country to do so. At the 6th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, Singapore’s Foreign Minister has expressed hopes on India reassessing its stand on regional trade pacts like the RCEP and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific […]
Vaccine Nationalism
In News The All India Peoples Science Network stated that vaccine nationalism was a “wholly misconceived” idea and it must be given up. The AIPSN called for increasing the vaccine doses available in the country to step up the vaccination programme. It also cautioned that modalities of import, pricing and distribution must be designed to […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Ponzi Scheme It is a fraudulent investing scam promising high rates of return with little risk to investors. It involves unscrupulous investors taking advantage of unsuspecting individuals by promising them extraordinary returns in exchange for their money. […]
Raisaina Dialogue
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 6th edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2021. About It is jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation,and will be held virtually from 13-16 April, 2021. Theme: “#ViralWorld: Outbreaks, Outliers and Out of Control”. Current edition of the Raisina Dialogue […]
US Decides to Exit Afghanistan
In News Recently, the US and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have announced that they will withdraw all their troops from Afghanistan by 11th September 2021, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. There are about 2,500-3,500 US troops in Afghanistan at present, plus a NATO force of under 8,000. The troop pullout is […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Kunpengopterus antipollicatus (Monkeydactyl) It is a species of pterosaur, which were reptiles, close cousins of dinosaurs and the first animals after insects to evolve powered flight. A new pterosaur fossil has been […]
Indian Rhino Vision 2020
In News Recently, the ambitious Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV2020) has come to a close with the release of two rhinos in Assam’s Manas National Park transported from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. About Indian Rhino Vision 2020 IRV 2020 was designed by Rhino Task Force 2005. Aims To increase Assam’s rhino population to 3000 by 2020, […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Urban Waste Crisis: Demands a Circular Economy Overhaul
- MSMEs & Their Economic Footprint in India’s Journey to Viksit Bharat
- India-Australia: A Tariff-Free Era & Further Strengthening Trade Pact
- A Multipolar World with Bipolar Characteristics
- Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS): Scale Without Design and Execution
