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SHEIKH ZAYED BOOK AWARD Subject: Current Events Context: Prominent German philosopher JuergenHabermas had turned down the SheikhZayed Book Award over its ties “with the existing political system” in the UAE, a hereditarily ruled country long criticised for its suppression of dissent. Concept: The Sheikh Zayed Book Award is a literary award begun in […]
GLOBAL VARIANT OF CONCERN Subject : Science & tech Context: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified a coronavirus variant which was first identified in India as a “global variant of concern”. Concept: The variant called B.1.617 was classified as a variant under investigation (VUI) by authorities in the UK. The Indian […]
BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (BRSR) Subject: Economy Context: Regulator SEBI came out with disclosure requirements under business responsibility and sustainability reporting, covering environmental, social and governance perspectives, which will be applicable on the top 1,000 listed entities by market capitalisation. Concept: The new report — Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)– will […]
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (NHRC) Subject: National Organizations Context: Justice Prafulla Chandra Pant, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed the Acting Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) with effect from April 25, the commission said. Concept: NHRC was established in 1993. It is in conformity with the Paris Principles, […]
SEBI PITCHES FOR ‘PERSON IN CONTROL’ OVER PROMOTER Subject: Economy Context: Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed to rationalise the definition of ‘promoter group’ and move to the concept of ‘person in control’ as well as lower the minimum lock-in periods for promoters and other shareholders after an IPO. […]
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA Subject: National Organizations Context: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered an investigation against Tata Motors for alleged abuse of market dominance and anti-competitive practices. Concept: Competition Commission of India is a statutory body responsible for enforcing the objectives of the Competition Act, 2002. CCI has been established […]
WORLD FOOD PRIZE 2021 Subject: Current Events Context: World Food Prize 2021 Won by Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted of Indian Descent Concept: The World Food Prize is the foremost international honor recognizing the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. It […]
ORISIS – REx Subject: Science & tech Context : Recently, the NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex spacecraft will depart asteroid Bennu, and start its two-year long journey back to Earth. Concept : OSIRIS-Rex Mission It is NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx). In October 2020, the spacecraft briefly touched asteroid Bennu, from […]
ZERO RATED SUPPLIES Subject: Science & tech Context: Several states have called for removing taxation on Covid-related medicines and supplies, including a GST exemption on vaccines. In response, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that exemptions on domestic supplies and commercial imports “would make these items costlier” for consumers. Concept: Zero rated supplies […]
THUNDERSTORM Subject: Geography Context: A thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall hit Kolkata and the other districts of south Bengal on Tuesday afternoon. According to officials, three people were killed in rain-related incidents. Concept : Thunderstorms and tornadoes are severe local storms. They are of short duration, occurring over a small area but are […]