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SERO SURVEY Subject: Science & technology Context: While there were no large surges even during the festival season, ICMR’s third serosurvey found only 21.5% of India has been exposed to the virus. Concept: Sero Surveys The serological survey was meant to detect whether the person being tested had developed antibodies against the coronavirus. […]
TRIPS AGREEMENT Subject: International Agreements Context : India’s joint proposal with South Africa at the World Trade Organisation for a waiver of certain Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights obligations to ensure smooth supply of medicines and vaccines during the Covid-19 pandemic. It has gained support from most developing countries while several developed members, […]
IAEA Subject: International Organizations Context: The move by US administration to revive the Iran nuclear deal has once again turned the spotlight on International Atomic Energy Agency. Concept: Widely known as the world’s “Atoms for Peace and Development” organization within the United Nations family, the IAEA is the international centre for cooperation in […]
NEW IT RULES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA Subject: Current Events Context: Government, under the ambit of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, has brought in detailed guidelines for digital content on both digital media and Over The Top (OTT) platforms. Concept: While all the rules have been framed […]
Significant Social Media Intermediaries Subject: Security Context: Under Intermediary guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code 2021 has defined talked of “Significant Social Media Intermediaries” who needs to have additional due diligence. Concept: Social media companies with more than 50 lakh registered users will be considered ‘significant social media intermediaries’ under the guidelines. About […]
Jagannath heritage Corridor Project (Puri) Subject: Art and culture Context: The ODISHA assembly unanimously passed a resolution regarding the Jagannath Heritage Corridor project Concept: The project’s draft architectural plan and design, with an estimated cost of Rs 3,200 crore has been recently approved by the temple management committee. Earlier Justice B P Das […]
All India Judicial Service (AIJS) Subject: Polity Context: The Law Minister said that the govt was in talk with the Judiciary for AIJS to attract the “best minds” via competitive examinations and reservation to SC, ST, OBC so that the inclusive character of the judiciary Concept: The idea was first mooted by the […]
NFSA (National Food Security Act) Subject: Welfare and schemes Context: NITI AAYOG, the government think tank, has recommended reducing the rural and urban coverage under the National Food Security Act, 2013, to 60 per cent and 40 per cent, respectively, which it estimates, can result in annual savings of up to Rs 47,229 […]
Line of Control (LOC) Subject: International Relations Context: India-Pakistan announced ceasefire agreement along LOC two days back and Pakistan PM has put onus on India to push the talks. Concept: The LoC emerged from the 1948 as “ceasefire line” negotiated by the UN after the Kashmir War. It was designated as the LoC […]
National Health mission Subject: Welfare schemes and policy Context: The Centre talked to state officials of National Health Mission and appraise them of private centers involved in vaccination in 2nd phase can charge Rs 250 per person per dose. Concept: 10000 private hospitals under Ayushman Bharat and 687 private hospitals under Central Government […]