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Subject : International Events Context : Iran has said that it is enhancing its nuclear programme, which can be reversed if talks with the U.S. are revived. Concept : In 2015, Iran with the P5+1 group of world powers – the USA, UK, France, China, Russia, and Germany agreed on a long-term deal on its […]
Table Of Contents INDUS VALLEY AIRAVATESVARA TEMPLE NORTHERN LIGHTS KLI PROJECT ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT ROJGAR YOJANA (ABRY) PM -WANI SINOPHARM VACCINE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN FOR E-COMMERCE ENTITIES 1. INDUS VALLEY Subject: Culture Context: A new study has found the presence of animal products, including cattle and buffalo meat, in ceramic vessels dating back […]
Subject: Economics Context: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre if e-commerce entities such as Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal, are complying with the requirement of displaying ‘country of origin’ on products offered for sale on their websites. Concept: It has been stated that the laws relating to the issue were enacted under the […]
Subject: Science & tech Context :The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday officially registered the coronavirus vaccine produced by Chinese drug giant Sinopharm, saying it was 86% effective according to analysis of third-phase trials. Concept : The vaccine has been undergoing third-phase trials in the Emirates since July, and it was approved for emergency use for […]
Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the proposal of DoT for setting up of Public Wi-Fi Networks by Public Data Office Aggregators (PDOAs) to provide public Wi-Fi service through Public Data Offices (PDOs) spread across the country. Concept: This Public Wi-Fi Access Network Interface will be known as PM-WANI. […]
Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for Atmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana (ABRY) to boost employment in formal sector and incentivize creation of new employment opportunities during the Covid recovery phase under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package 3.0. Concept: Salient features of the Scheme: Government of India will provide subsidy for two years in […]
Subject: Economy Context: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for Provision of Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland (Kochi) and Lakshadweep Islands (KLI Project). Concept: The Project envisages provision of a direct communication link through a dedicated submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) between Kochi and 11 Islands of Lakshadweep viz. Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Agati, […]
Subject: Geography Context: Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are usually witnessed far up in the Polar Regions or the high latitude regions of Europe, like in Norway. But, recently, they could be visible in southern regions, such as in the Pennsylvania in the US. Concept: This is happening due to a solar flare, […]
Subject: Art & Culture Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is exploring ways to find a permanent solution to prevent flooding in the Airavatesvara temple in Darasuram, near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district. Concept: It was built by the Chola king Rajaraja II (1144-1173 CE): It is much smaller in size as compared to the […]
Subject: Culture Context: A new study has found the presence of animal products, including cattle and buffalo meat, in ceramic vessels dating back about 4,600 years at seven Indus Valley Civilisation sites in present-day Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Concept: The study, which was published on Wednesday in the Journal of Archaeological Science and conducted as […]