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INCOIS keeps watch on Barren Island volcano Subject :Geography Context- The volcano on the Barren Island of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is being closely watched by the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), to check for signs of an eruption which could […]
400th anniversary of Lachit Barphukan Subject : Culture/ History Context: Assam CM launched Launched an event for the 400th birth anniversary celebration of the Lachit Barphukan. Concept: Lachit Borphukan, born on November 24, 1622, was a commander and Bophukan (councillor) in the Ahom Kingdom, which reigned present-day Assam for over 600 years […]
Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology Subject : Science & tech Context :A website and app by the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology will update technical terminology in Indian languages in keeping with the National Education Policy, which advocates teaching in the mother tongue and local languages as far as possible. Concept […]
NGO Pratham gets Indira Gandhi Prize Subject : Awards and Recognitions Context : Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari presented the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development of 2021 to Pratham, an NGO functioning in the field of education. Concept : The award is in recognition of Pratham’s work in ensuring quality education […]
Appointment of Election Commissioner Subject : Polity Context : Former secretary of the Ministry of Heavy Industries Arun Goel has been appointed as the Election Commissioner. Concept : Appointment & Tenure of Election Commissioners The Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners if any, […]
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics causes 1.27 million deaths per year: WHO official Subject: Science and Technology Context- Bacterial resistance to antibiotics directly causes 1.27 million annual deaths globally and indirectly contributes to or is associated with an additional 4.95 million deaths annually, according to Dr H Getahun, director of Global Coordination and Partnership […]
The Vikram-S launch opens exciting possibilities for space exploration in India Subject: Science and Technology Context- On Friday, India’s space programme accomplished a landmark when the country’s first privately-developed rocket lifted off from ISRO’s launch pad in Sriharikota. Mission Prarambh and the Vikram-S rocket- The mission named ‘Prarambh’ will see Vikram-S carry three […]
Odisha govt approves new port policy to attract pvt investment Subject: Geography Context- The Odisha state cabinet approved a new port policy on Friday. Details of the policy- The new policy aims to facilitate private sector investments in the maritime sector and the development of ports and port-related industries. According to the policy, […]
Korea’s ICBM, with range to strike entire U.S., lands near Japan’s waters Subject : International Relations Context : North Korea has fired an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICMB) that landed close to Japanese waters recently which is the second major weapons test within a one-month duration that showcases the capability to launch nuclear strikes […]
Electoral Bond Scheme Subject : Polity Context : The Union Finance Ministry decided that it did not need the Election Commission’s concurrence for its November 7 amendment to the Electoral Bond Scheme that increased the period of sale of electoral bonds, documents show. Concept : The amendment was notified while the Model Code […]