NEW COVID VACCINE POLICY Subject : Governance Context : It seems certain that many recipients will pay more than in the first three phases of vaccination, but key questions about availability, distribution, prioritisation remain unanswered. Concept : India will dramatically expand its vaccination coverage from May 1, including everyone aged 18 and older. […]
WORLD INNOVATION DAY Subject : Current Events Context : Recently ,World Innovation Day is celebrated. Concept : World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) is a global UN day celebrated on April 21 to raise awareness around the importance of creativity and innovation in problem solving with respect to advancing the United Nations sustainable […]
BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA Subject : International Relations Context : While speaking at the annual Boao Forum, China’s President Xi Jinping said that global rules cannot be imposed “by one or a few countries”. Concept : Headquartered in China, the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) is an international organization jointly initiated by 29 […]
IDRISS DEBY ITNO Subject : Geography Context : Chad’s President IdrissDebyItno died from wounds sustained in battle after three decades in power, the Army said, opening a period of uncertainty in a country that is a key strategic ally of the West. Concept : He was killed in April 2021 while commanding forces […]
EARTH DAY 2021 Subject : Environment Context : Recently, the Earth Day is being celebrated around the world on April 22nd to pledge support for environmental protection. Concept : Earth Day was first observed in 1970, when 20 million took to the streets to protest against environmental degradation. The event was triggered by […]
TYRANNOSAURUS REX Subject : Environment Context : Recently, a study by paleontologists from the Netherlands have published a report that Tyrannosaurus had a preferred walking speed of just 5 kmph which is about the same as the average walking speed of humans. Concept : About Tyrannosaurus Rex It is considered the most fearsome […]
FALLING GAS & OIL PRODUCTION Subject : Economy Context : India’s crude oil and natural gas production have been falling consistently since 2011-12 with Covid-19 related delays are among the key reasons cited by producers behind lower production. Concept : Reasons for falling oil and gas production The experts have noted that most […]
INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (ISS) PROGRAMME Subject : Science & tech Context : Russia’s space agency said it hoped to launch its own orbital station in 2025 as Moscow considers withdrawing from the International Space Station programme to go it alone. Concept : Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin said work had begun on the first […]
RESPOND PROGRAMME Subject : Science & tech Context : Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi said that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that it will support eight joint research projects mooted by the Space Technology Cell (STC), IIT-Delhi. Concept : The ISRO will support eight joint research projects mooted by the […]
Daily Prelims Notes 21 April 2021 Table Of Contents OXYGEN THERAPY WORLD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology CCMB P-NOTES TALCHER FERTILIZERS LTD. (TFL) EPFO MEMORANDUM OF PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES 1. OXYGEN THERAPY Subject: Science & tech Context: A small proportion of Covid-19 patients need oxygen support, […]