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The US became Indias top trading partner Context : The data provided by the Ministry of Commerce stated that in 2018-2019 the US had surpassed China to become India’s top trading partner. It shows greater economic ties between the two countries. The trend…

World Air Quality Report 2019 Context :  World Air Quality Report 2019 was released by the pollution tracker IQAir and Greenpeace. The ranking is based on a comparison of PM 2.5 levels. Bangladesh emerged as the most polluted country for PM 2.5. Pakistan, Mongolia, Afghanistan and India followed…

Government formally approved the 22nd Law Commission for 3 years Context : Government formally 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…

First anniversary of National War Memorial Context : The first anniversary of the iconic National War Memorial (NWM) will be observed on 25 February. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the monument to the nation on 25 February 2019. The memorial is a tribute to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…