CONTEXT Recent article “The origin of COVID: Did people or nature open Pandora’s box at Wuhan?” was published in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. The work has made a strong case for a fuller investigation into the Origin of …
NEWS There are many methods rooted in behavioural science that we can employ to improve mask wearing. CONTEXT India in present is facing the Second wave of Covid-19. However, it is a month away from achieving herd immunity through vaccination. …
About ASEAN The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, is a regional & intergovernmental organisation of 10 countries of southeast Asia. ASEAN was established in 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration). Its …
Adoption laws in India Indian citizens can adopt in India under three major legislations The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act of 1956 which is applicable to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs. The Guardian and Wards Act of 1890 assist other …
CONTEXT This is an incredibly difficult time for the world. The world is facing two momentous challenges: COVID-19 and climate change. Hence both need us to come together globally to find a way forward. INDIA’S RESPONSE FOR DEALING WITH CLIMATE …
CONTEXT Recently, there have been irresponsible comments from Indian important political leaders which are affecting India’s bilateral relationship with the other countries. Comments like, new strain of Coronavirus from Singapore extremely perilous for children, describing illegal Bangladeshi immigrants as vermin …
About the initiative SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India in 2018 for boosting production and availability of CBG as an alternative and affordable clean fuel for …
Why in News: China has confirmed the first instance of human infection from H10N3, a rare strain of a virus that normally infects poultry. What is H10N3? H10N3 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which is commonly known …
Background Last year, President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the three labour law codes passed by Parliament that complete the government’s consolidation of 29 labour laws into four codes. The three Bills are the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, …