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Covaxin Approved for Human Clinical Trials

Why in News The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval to Bharat Biotech to conduct human clinical trials for...

30 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Uttrakhand Approves Land Transfer

Why in News Recently, the Uttarakhand State Wildlife Advisory Board has permitted proposals on the transfer of forest land in Gangotri National Park...

30 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Galwan Valley Clash

This article is based on “Galwan: Postscript to a tragedy” published in The Hindu on 19/06/2020. It talks about recent confrontation...

29 Jun 2020 News Editorials

National Statistics Day

Why in News This year, the Statistics Day (29th June) will be celebrated virtually, in view of the travel and safety advisories on account of the...

29 Jun 2020 News Analysis

BharatNet Project

Why in News Recently, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) ordered the scrapping of a Rs 1,950 crore tender for the...

29 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Gynandromorphism

Why in News Recently, a rare biological phenomenon i.e. Gynandromorphism has been spotted in a dragonfly, the Scarlet Skimmer (Crocothemis...

29 Jun 2020 News Analysis

HAM Radio

Why in News Recently HAM (amateur) radio operators have volunteered to help a special task force that has been constituted in Bengaluru to ensure...

29 Jun 2020 News Analysis

PV Narasimha Rao

Why in News Recently, the Telangana Chief Minister launched the year-long celebrations to commemorate the birth centenary of former prime minister P...

29 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Liquidity Measures Extended for Banks

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the relaxation relating to Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) scheme till 30th September...

29 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Over the Top Platform in India

This article is based on “Digital innovation is the way forward for media, sport industry” It talks about the benefits and challenges...

27 Jun 2020 News Editorials

The World Drug Report 2020: UN

Why in News Recently, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in its 2020 World Drug Report, has highlighted the possible consequences...

27 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Raw Material Uncertainties for Rechargeable Batteries: UNCTAD

Why in News Recently, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released a report ‘Commodities at a glance: Special...

27 Jun 2020 News Analysis

UN 75 Declaration

Why in News Recently, a commemorative declaration marking the 75th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations (UN) Charter was delayed as...

27 Jun 2020 News Analysis

36th ASEAN Summit

Why in News Recently, the 36th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit was held via video conference to focus on the Covid-19 pandemic...

27 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Anti Drug Action Plan for 2020-21

Why in News Recently, on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking an annual Anti-Drug Action Plan for 2020-21...

27 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Advanced Torpedo Decoy System: Maareech

Why in News The Indian Navy has inducted an Advanced Torpedo Defence System (ATDS) called ‘Maareech’ that is capable of being fired from...

27 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Amendments in Postal Ballot System

Why in News Recently, the Law Ministry has reduced the age limit for senior citizens who opt for postal ballot in the Lok Sabha and Assembly...

27 Jun 2020 News Analysis

One Sun One World One Grid

This article is based on “Global solar grid could cause sun burns” which was published in The Financial Express on 25/06/2020. It talks...

26 Jun 2020 News Editorials

Increased Funding for Panchayats

Why in News Recently, in a meeting with the 15th Finance Commission, the Panchayati Raj Ministry has pitched for a fivefold increase in funding for...

26 Jun 2020 News Analysis

Kala- azar Disease

Why in News Recently, a team of researchers from the National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune have found new biomolecules to fight drug...

26 Jun 2020 News Analysis