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Ecofeminism Subject : Environment Section: Msc Context: German scholar and feminist Maria Mies passed away recently. Vandana Shiva, who co-wrote the book Ecofeminism with her, speaks about Mies and their work together. More on the News: Maria Mies, a Marxist Feminist scholar and academic, passed away on May 16 at the age of […]
Novel host-directed molecules blunt SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus Subject :Science and Technology Section: Bio Technology Context: Virus can develop resistance against antivirals, while drugs that target the host cells to prevent virus infection can remain effective even when the virus evolves. More on the News: Indian researchers have, for the first time, been able […]
Pakistan and Iran decided to inaugurate the border market Subject :International relations Section: Neighbouring countries Context: The top leaders of Pakistan and Iran on Thursday inaugurated the first border market as relations warm between the two countries Concept: Border market, which is located at Mand town in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and adjacent to […]
India’s women in science and their struggle Subject :International relations Section: Neighbouring countries Context: Recent data from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) showed women made up 28% of participants in 2018-19 in extramural Research and Development (R&D) projects, up from 13% in 2000-01 Status on Women scientist Percentage of women in […]
Supreme Court at full strength Subject : Polity Section: Judiciary Concept : Chief Justice of India Y. Chandrachud administered the oath of office to Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and K.V. Viswanathan, bringing the Supreme Court of India back to its full strength of 34 judges. The Supreme Court of India comprises the Chief […]
G7 Hiroshima Summit Subject : International Relations Section: Places in news Concept : Hiroshima, a city on Japan’s main island Honshu, will host this year’s Group of Seven (G7) Summit, an annual gathering of the leaders of the world’s richest and most industrialised nations. Details This year, Hiroshima will host the Group of […]
Centre passes ordinance to nullify SC decision favoring Delhi govt Subject : polity Section: Federalism Concept : The recent ordinance issued by the Centre on the control of services in Delhi has sparked controversy and raised questions about the constitutional status of the national capital. Details The ordinance, which was promulgated on May […]
Arsenic Exposure Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Concept : A recent peer-reviewed study suggests that even low levels of arsenic consumption may impact cognitive function in children, adolescents, and young adults. Arsenic Arsenic is a chemical element with the symbol As and atomic number 33. Arsenic occurs in many minerals, usually in combination […]
SWFT vs UPI Subject: Economy Section: External Sector SWIFT UPI SWIFT stands for “Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication”. It was developed in 1973 and it is a messaging network for international transactions. It is not a banking operation that transfers or stores the funds rather it is a means to communicate that […]
Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCI) Subject :Economy Section: Capital Market FVCI is an investor incorporated and established outside India, who invests primarily in unlisted securities of Venture Capital undertakings and Venture Capital Funds in India. Venture Capital Funds in turn are pooled investment funds that invest in seek private equity (unlisted) in start-ups […]