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Facts in News Vaccine Efficacy/Effectiveness (VE) Measurement VE measures the proportionate reduction in cases among vaccinated persons. Vaccine efficacy is used when a study is carried out under ideal conditions, for example, during a clinical trial. Vaccine effectiveness […]

Dandi March

In News Prime Minister has flagged off a symbolic 386-kilometre ‘Dandi March’ from Ahmedabad, which will culminate on April 6 at Dandi in Navsari district. It is the 91st anniversary of the historic Salt March led by Mahatma Gandhi. Dandi March It is also known as Salt Satyagraha and marked the first step of the […]

Sangay volcano: Ecuador

In News Recently, the Sangay volcano erupted in Ecuador spewing clouds of ash as high as 8,500 meters into the sky. About It is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and one of Ecuador’s most active ones. It is located within the Sangay National Park. Sangay National Park is located in the […]

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Facts In News Report by VDem (Varieties of Democracy) Institute VDem, a Sweden Based firm has released a report grading the quality of liberal Democracies across the world. According to this data, India is an Elected Autocracy. The […]

Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021

In News Recently, the Parliament has given its nod to the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Lok Sabha already passed the bill in February 2021. Rationale behind the Step India wants to be an excellent hub for arbitration and this can make India a big hub for domestic and international arbitration. Freedom must […]

Gujarat HC on Menstruation Taboo

In News: Gujarat High Court recently proposed guidelines that the state should follow to end menstruation taboo and discrimination related to it. Even Vishakha Guidelines were an outcome of judicial proceedings. Menstruation: Menstruation, also known as period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman’s monthly cycle. Every month, the womb prepares […]

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Facts in News Akshya Patra It is an all-women’s art exhibition to mark the International Women’s Day 2021. Location: Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan Galleries, New Delhi. It will showcase more than 250 artworks from over 12 countries. The multi-dimensional […]

What are Sattras?

In Context: Recently, it was noticed that politicians started going to different Sattras to seek blessings or extolling the virtues of Sankardeva, especially in the run-up to Assam Assembly elections. About Sattras Sattras are monastic institutions created as part of the 16th-century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement started by Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva. As the saint travelled […]

Declaration Of World Heritage Sites By UNESCO

In News: At present, India has 42 sites listed under the Tentative List which is a prerequisite condition for inscription as a World Heritage Site. The Ministry of Culture revealed that, ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’ has been submitted for nomination of a World Heritage Site in 2019-2020. The Nomination dossiers of ‘Santiniketan, India’ and ‘Sacred […]

Chinese Approval to Dam on Brahmaputra

In News Recently, China has approved the first dams to be built on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra (known as Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet). Key Highlights The Chinese draft outline of the new Five-Year Plan (FYP) for 2025 mentions the building of hydropower bases on the lower reaches of the river as among the […]

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