Indian Reservation System The context Introduction of OBC reservation in NEET exam The question of equity While these provisions are undeniably one of the success stories of Indian democracy, they have also gathered a fair share of difficulties that require prompt governmental attention and debate. It was hoped...
Soil bacteria have the potential to contribute to a greener revolution The ability Plants appear to be rather straightforward in their structure. Leaves, flowers, fruits, stems, and roots appear to be the only components of tiny shrubs and towering trees. They are not, however, simple. Being...
Karbi Agreement The historic Karbi Anglong Agreement was signed, putting an end to a decades-long issue and safeguarding Assam's geographical integrity. The Context: A historic Karbi Anglong Agreement was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah to end the decades-long dispute...
Biological E Vaccine Biological E has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for two clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate Corbevax. The trials The Indian FDA approved the Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical firm's Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials for its anti-Covid injections, known...
The FSSAI has awarded Indian Railways' Chandigarh Railway Station a 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station' certification The context The Chandigarh Railway Station of Indian Railways has been awarded a 5-star 'Eat Right Station' certification for offering travellers with high-quality, nutritional meals. The Award The FSSAI awards this certification...
Blue Straggler The Context: When one star swallows up another, a blue straggler forms, which is a bigger and bluer star. Why is this in the news? Indian scientists have conducted a thorough investigation on the development of blue stragglers. What exactly are Blue Stragglers? On open or globular clusters,...
Durand Line The context Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid told a Pakistani Pashto channel earlier this week that Afghans are opposed to Pakistan's Durand Line fence. The incoming Afghan administration to announce its position. People have been separated and families have been divided as a result of...
In Vladivostok, India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas will attend the 6th Eastern Economic Summit. Why it's making headlines The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas will lead a group to Vladivostok, Russia, for the 6th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) Summit. The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) It was...
India-Algeria Navy Exercise is the first of its kind. Why it's in the news: The Indian and Algerian navies collaborated on a first-of-its-kind naval exercise off the coast of Algeria. Maritime Security in India and Africa: The African Union's 2050 Integrated Maritime Strategy It is made up of comprehensive,...
Draft e-commerce rule Context: The Department of Consumer Affairs is said to be revising some parts of the draught e-commerce rules, 2021, after receiving criticism from industry and some sections of government. The requirements of the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019,...
