GS 2 - Current Affairs

Facts in News International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21st March) Adopted on 26th October 1966, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21st March as this International Day to be commemorated annually. History: In […]

Reviewing Oil Import Contracts

In News Recently, the Government of India has asked the refiners to review their contracts for buying crude oil from Saudi Arabia and negotiate more favourable terms. India, the world’s third-largest consumer of oil, hopes to use the might of its market to change the terms of engagement with big suppliers. Background Oil producers cartel […]

Acquittal Based On Benefit Of Doubt

In News The Supreme Court has held that a public employer can reject a candidate as unsuitable if he had, in the past, been acquitted of a serious crime merely on the benefit of doubt. Background A candidate was not appointed after qualifying the recruitment test of constable in Rajasthan Police Service based on its […]

Trends in Diphtheria Incidence

In News Researchers from India, the U.K. and Russia have analysed a large collection of 502 genomes of the bacterium that causes diphtheria – Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Key Takeaways There is an increasing trend in the number of cases of diphtheria globally, as the number of cases in 2018 (16,651) was double the 1996–2017 average (8,105). […]

National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021

In News Recently, the Government of India has announced the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021. Rare Diseases Rare diseases (also called “Orphan” diseases) are broadly defined as diseases that infrequently occur in a population and three markers are used (the total number of people with the disease, its prevalence, and the availability/non-availability of treatment […]

Facts in News

Facts in News World Cities Cultural Forum (WCCF) It is organised by the BOP Consultancy, which is an international consultancy specialising in culture and the creative economy. Comprises 40 world cities including London, Tokyo and New York, all of which […]

Suez Canal Crisis

In News Recently, the cargo ship ‘Ever Given’ has been finally freed after spending almost a week stuck in the Suez Canal. Suez Canal Located in Egypt, the artificial sea-level waterway was built between 1859 and 1869, linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. As the shortest route between the Atlantic Ocean and lands […]

17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting

In News Recently, the External Affairs Minister of India participated in the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting. The meeting is chaired by Sri Lanka, and was held in a virtual mode with the participation of all BIMSTEC Member States. Major Highlights of the meet India is committed to building the momentum of regional cooperation under the […]

Notification for OCI Cardholders

In News Recently, the Government of India has notified that the People of Indian Origin (PIO) and the Indian diaspora having Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards are not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier. About OCI Card It is issued to people of Indian origin globally […]

OBC Count In Census

In News The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has urged the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to collect data on the population of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the country “as part of Census of India 2021 exercise”. Background The panel had written to the Social Justice and Empowerment Minister on December 12, […]

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