Why in News: ● To further advance the bilateral defence cooperation, India and Israel have agreed to form a task force to formulate a comprehensive 10-year roadmap to identify new areas of cooperation. ● This was agreed at the 15th …
About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ● Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – dubbed as the Iron Man of India – was one of the top senior leaders of the Indian National Congress (INC). He became India’s first Deputy Prime Minister after the Independence …
About MTP Act, 1971 ● The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 provides for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered Medical Practitioners. It is possible to get an abortion under the Act if pregnancy is under 20 weeks. ● …
CONTEXT World leaders will soon be put to the test at the UN Climate Conference, known as COP26, in Glasgow. Their actions — or inactions — will show their seriousness about addressing this planetary emergency. BACKGROUND The climate crisis is …
About G20 Founded in 1999, the Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for its members’ international economic cooperation and decision-making. The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, …
About NCW The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body formed in 1992 under the National Commission Act 1990. It is the apex national level organisation of India with the mandate of protecting and promoting the interests of …
CONTEXT ● COVID-19 had exposed several weaknesses in India’s underfunded health system. ● During the pandemic, it could not assuredly provide affordable care or deliver vaccines in large parts of India. ● There was a disconnect between the various levels …
Why in News ● Actor Rajinikanth was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at a National Film Awards ceremony by Vice-President. About Dada Saheb Phalke ● Dadasaheb Phalke was a producer, director, and screenwriter from India. ● Raja Harischandra(1913), India’s first …
About ICI ● The monthly Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production volume index. ● The objective of the ICI is to provide an advance indication on production performance of industries of ‘core’ nature. These industries are likely …