Grey matter loss seen after COVID Subject : Science & tech Context : The loss of smell and taste, which is among the most common symptoms associated with coronavirus infection, is writ large in the brain, says a study that scanned brain images from a group of volunteers to compare changes before and […]
Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Programme Subject : International Relations Context : Recently, the Ministry of Finance has announced that Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) programme was launched in Bhutan. Concept : Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) It is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for […]
Central Warehousing Corporation Subject : National organisations Context : Union Cabinet approves merger of Central Railside Warehouse Company Limited (CRWC) with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC). Concept : Central Warehousing Corporation is a Mini-Ratna Category-I CPSE. It is a statutory body which was established under ‘The Warehousing Corporations Act, 1962. It is a public […]
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Subject : Geography / IR Context : The Union Cabinet has approved an Agreement between India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines for the Exchange of Information and to provide assistance to each other in collection of tax claims. Concept : This is a new Agreement between the […]
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary Subject : Environment Context : Recently, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has given the green signal to RamgarhVishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary as 52nd Tiger Reserve of India. Concept : RamgarhVishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary It is the fourth tiger reserve of Rajasthan after Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra tiger reserves. It is […]
NISHTHA Capacity Building Programme for EMRS Teachers and Principals Subject : Governance Context : Ministry of Tribal Affairs and NCERT came together on a joint mission for NISHTHA Capacity Building Programme for EMRS Teachers and Principals. Concept : The capacity building program is aimed to build competencies among teachers and school principals and […]
China raising new units near borders Subject : Geography / IR Context :China is raising new militia units comprising local Tibetan youth for high-altitude warfare near Eastern Ladakh, as well as near its borders with Sikkim and Bhutan, intelligence intercepts have revealed. Concept : Available information indicates that the units are also being […]
Ebola virus disease (EVD) Subject : Science & tech Context : Recently, the Guinean authorities have announced the end of the country’s Ebola epidemic after a 42-day countdown during which no new cases were recorded. Concept : About Ebola virus disease (EVD) It was formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever. It is a […]
Sugar mills demand hike in MSP Subject: Economy Context: Sugar mills are demanding a hike in the minimum selling price to enable them to clear the dues to the farmers which have touched a whopping Rs 23,000 crore. Rising output have caused ex-mill prices to fall to Rs 31-33 per kg, almost to […]
Daily Practice Sheet 24 June 2021 Daily Prelims Topic Grey matter Panging two lake Pangong Tso NISHTHA CWC Saint Vincent Ebola Hike minimum selling price of sugar to ₹34.50/kg: Mills urge Centre UN Global Sustainable Finance Observatory World Investment Report Daily Mapping Ramgarh vishdari tiger reserve Daily Facts Gender Digital Divide: According to […]