Unrecognised political parties Either newly registered parties (under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951) or those which have not secured enough percentage of votes in Assembly or General Elections to become a State party or those which have never contested …
Why in News: The Defence Ministry placed ₹7,523-crore order for 118 indigenous Arjun Mk-1A tanks. About Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun It has been developed under a multi-laboratory programme of DRDO mainly at the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment …
NEWS Diseases and outbreaks are realities and a well-functioning system can help reduce their impact. CONTEXT Since 1880’s, when it was for the very first time discovered that cholera was a waterborne, contagious disease and in the years to follow, …
Why in the news? Stabecoins are exploding in popularity because they are a practical and cheap way to transact in cryptocurrency mainly in US markets. Stablecoins have moved from virtual nonexistence to a more than $120 billion market in a …
What is dumping? Dumping is the practice of selling a product in a foreign market at an unfairly low price (a price that is lower than the cost in the home market, or which is lower than the cost of …
What’s in the news? The Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has notified the Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks” to support the medical devices industry to reach its potential in the coming years. About …
What’s the news ? The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its first-ever update since 2005, has tightened global air pollution standards announcing more stringent limits for six pollutant categories such as particulate matter (PM), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) sulfur …
What is Blue Flag Certification? The Blue Flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded to environmental- friendly, clean beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators. It is awarded on the basis of 33 stringent criteria classified in four major …
What is the NDHM? Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 2020 Independence Day speech announced a major digital initiative in the form of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). The project will provide a health ID to every person in the …
What’s in the news? In a big fillip to the fundamental rights of life, dignity and personal liberty, the Supreme Court has introduced a new system by which crucial decisions, including orders on bail and stay of arrest, can be …