National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) Subject – Science and Tech Context – The COVID-19 vaccination drive is a reminder that the benefits of many vaccines have yet to reach the adult population Concept – It was established by an order of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in 2001. […]
Goa Maritime Conclave Subject – IR Context – Third edition of the annual Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-21) started in Goa from November 7, 2021. Concept – The theme for this year’s edition of GMC is “Maritime Security and Emerging Non-Traditional Threats: A Case for Proactive Role for IOR Navies”, which has been derived […]
Diamond-Water Paradox Subject – Science and Tech Context – diamonds are much more expensive than water Concept – Also known as the diamond-water paradox, the paradox of value describes the vast difference seen in the prices of certain essential goods and non-essential goods. Many goods and services that are essential to human life […]
Vaccine Pacts Subject – IR Context – ‘India has entered into vaccine pacts with 96 nations’ Concept – India has entered into agreements for mutual recognition of vaccination certificates with as many as 96 countries, including the US, Canada, the UK and several EU members for easing of travel restrictions for fully vaccinated […]
AY.4.2 variant Subject – Science and Tech Context – AY.4.2 variant is rapidly spreading. Concept – Viruses constantly mutate. And the same is the case with SARS-CoV-2, the novel Coronavirus that causes Covid-19. The AY.4.2 is a sublineage of the Delta variant of the SARS-Co-V-2 virus or B.1.617.2. This sub-lineage contains two mutations […]
The power of 5G Subject – Science and Tech Context – Speed apart, 5G will give a fillip to AI and IoT Concept – 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G represent the five generations of mobile networks where G stands for ‘Generation’ and the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 represent the […]
Frothing in Delhi’s Yamuna Subject – Environment Context – layer of froth was seen floating over parts of the Yamuna river near Kalindi Kunj Concept – The froth is a sign of a polluted river. Experts say the release of untreated or poorly treated effluents, including sewage from those parts of the city […]
Corbett National Park Subject – Environment Context – Forest officer quits Corbett investigation Concept – To know about Corbett National Park, please refer August 2021 DPN and October 2021 DPN.
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) Subject – Environment Context – Sweden, UK lead the way in climate change performance Concept – The 17th edition of the Climate Change Performance Index 2021, compiled by German watch, the New Climate Institute, and the Climate Action Network, was released. The index, which monitors climate mitigation progress […]
Issi saaneq Subject – Environment Context – Issi saaneq: New dinosaur species, which roamed Greenland 214 mn years ago Concept – The two-legged Issi saaneq lived about 214 million years ago in what is now Greenland. It was a medium-sized, long necked herbivore and a predecessor of the sauropods, the largest land animals […]