Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Focus: GS 1, Post Independence Indian History Why in news? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on 6th July 2020 on the occasion of his Jayanti More about Dr. syama Prasad Mookerjee Shyama Prasad Mukherjee is an example of great leadership and political milestone. He was born […]
PIB 6TH JULY
Contents Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee World Bank and Government of India sign $750 million Agreement NHAI to Rank Roads Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Focus: GS 1, Post Independence Indian History Why in news? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on 6th July 2020 on the occasion of […]
INDIA MAY SEE TRADE SURPLUS AFTER 18 YRS
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? India may register its first monthly trade surplus in over 18 years as the pace of contraction of exports is estimated to have slowed down to around 12%, while imports are seen to have fallen almost 49% during the month. Details The last time India had a positive […]
REPLACE MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS ACT
Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure Why in news? The Commerce Ministry is considering replacing the Multi-Modal Transportation of Goods Act (MMTG) with a full-fledged national logistics law with a view to promote growth of the sector. National Logistics Efficiency and Advancement Predictability and Safety Act (NLEAPS) is under consideration and this law tends to define […]
SUSPECTED CASE OF BUBONIC PLAGUE FOUND: INNER MONGOLIA
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? China’s health authorities are on high alert after a suspected case of the infectious bubonic plague was reported from Inner Mongolia. Local authorities in Bayannur issued a third-level warning for plague prevention and control that will last till the end of 2020. Plagues Plague is an infectious […]
A SPONGE-LIKE SINGLE-CELL ANCESTOR
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Introduction The Smithsonian Institution points out that an environment devoid of oxygen, and high in methane, was not fit for animal life, though it could ‘host’ microorganisms which could cope with the incoming sunlight and use it to generate energy for living. This was around 3.4 billion years (Byr)ago, about […]
DETECTING RNA VIRUS USING RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? Researchers have turned to Raman Spectroscopy to detect RNA viruses present in saliva samples. It is a study to analyse non-infectious RNA viruses using conventional Raman Spectroscopy without using any additional reagent to enhance the signal. Significance of the Study It has been reported that novel coronavirus […]
KUWAIT’S BILL ON WORKERS
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? A draft bill to reduce the number of foreign workers in Kuwait has been deemed constitutional by the legal and legislative committee of the Gulf state’s national assembly. Details Kuwait is planning out a more comprehensive plan to cut down on foreign workers, and this has led to […]
INDIA, AFGHANISTAN INK 5 AGREEMENTS
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? India and Afghanistan signed five agreements for developing educational infrastructure in four Afghan provinces, with the move seen as a reiteration of New Delhi’s support to Kabul at a time when the war-torn country’s peace process is confronting challenges. Details The five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed […]
CHINA DOUBLES DOWN ON CLAIMS ON BHUTAN BOUNDARY
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Days after Bhutan sent China a demarche protesting Chinese claims to the Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in Eastern Bhutan, Beijing has included Bhutan’s “Eastern sectors” to the boundary dispute between the two countries for the first time. Background to the situation According to written records, there has been no […]