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Gold Deposits in Sonbhadra Context : The Geological Survey of India has rejected the UP government’s Department of Geology and Mining claims of discovering about 3,000 tonnes of gold deposits in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district, saying the actual estimated reserve stands at 160 kg. About Sonbhadra : Sonbhadra is the second largest district (area-wise) of UttaRead More…

Global Health Security (GHS) Index, 2019 Context : According to the Global Health Security (GHS) Index, 2019, national health security is “fundamentally weak” around the world. The report gains significance in the context of the recent Coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak. About the Index : The Global Health Security (GHS) Index, a report from the Nuclear Threat InitRead More…

India ranked 77th on the Sustainability Index as per UN report Context : India secured 77th rank on the Sustainability Index and 131st on the Flourishing Index in the UN report that was commissioned by a Commission of World Health Organization (WHO), UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and The Lancet. The report was released by over 40 child and adolescent Read More…

Cabinet approved the 22nd Law Commission for 3 years Context : Union Cabinet approved the Twenty-second Law Commission of India for a period of three years. The law commission will provide a recommendation on different aspects of law, to the government, which are entrusted to the Commission for its study and recommendations, as per its terms of reference. Members of tRead More…

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Context : Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated on 19 February. He was an embodiment of courage, compassion and good governance. His life continues to motivate millions. The year 2020 marks the 390th birth anniversary of great Maratha warrior Shivaji. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj : Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a valorousRead More…

The UAE approves to operate the first nuclear power plant Context : The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a licence for a reactor at its Barakah nuclear power plant on 17 February. The move is in line with the UAE’s vision to build a peaceful nuclear energy programme to cater to the future needs of energy in the country. About Barakah plant : With this approRead More…

JK, Ladakh is to come under the jurisdiction of CAT Context : The Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh will soon be covered by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). The announcement was made by the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh at the annual conference of the CAT in New Delhi.  CAT in J&K : The CARead More…

Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020 Context : Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to the ‘Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020’ in order to widen its scope to cover litigation pending in various Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs). The amendment also includes certain search and seizure cases where the recovery is up to ₹5 crRead More…

Apiary on Wheels Context : The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has flagged off ‘Apiary on Wheels’. ‘Apiary on Wheels’ is a unique concept designed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for the easy upkeep and migration of Bee Boxes having live Bee colonies.It is a holistic approach to address the challenges faced by the beekeepeRead More…

National Womens Day is observed on 13 February Context : National Women’s Day is observed on 13 February every year. The day marks the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu. The day was first celebrated on 13 February 2014 marks the 135th birth anniversary of late Sarojini Naidu. The day was designated to honour the work and contribution of Sarojini Naidu. Sarojini NaRead More…