What’s in the news? The World Health Organisation has welcomed the initial clinical trial results from the United Kingdom that shows dexamethasone can be a lifesaving drug for patients who are critically ill with Covid-19. According to preliminary findings shared …
On June 15, the worst violence on the India-China border since 1967 claimed the lives of 20 Indian soldiers. The clash occurred in the Galwan Valley, which hasn’t been a site of conflict since 1962. Views on such a rash …
What is FSDC? Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) is an apex-level body constituted in 2010 to strengthen and institutionalize the mechanism for maintaining financial stability. It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister of India. Its members include the …
About Hydroxychloroquine Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an anti- malarial drug similar to chloroquine, one of the oldest and best-known anti-malarial drugs. It is also used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Mechanism of action: Hydroxychloroquine …
About the scheme PM SVANidhi was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for providing affordable Working Capital loan to street vendors to resume their livelihoods that have been adversely affected due to Covid-19 lockdown. Under the Scheme, …
About Keeladi archaeological site The site Keeladi with pre-historic cultural deposit mound extending over a vast area of more than 110 acre is located in Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu. Excavation had revealed cultural traits in the form of structural activity (brick …
What are Megaliths? A megalith is a large prehistoric stone that has been used to construct a structure or monument, either alone or together with other stones. Megaliths were constructed either as burial (sepulchral) sites or commemorative (non-sepulchral) memorials. The …
Geographically, India shares a long border with its neighbouring countries due to which border challenges have magnified constantly. India shares land borders with 7 countries which are China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. India has around 7000 km …
Context: As economies, institutions and social welfare sectors continue to collapse under the strain of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic crisis, there is a dangerous escalation in the risk to the millions of people caught in the clutches of domestic and …