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Centre promulgated Ordinance to amend coal mining laws Context : The Central government announced the promulgation of the ordinance for amendment in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957 and the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. Ordinance :On 11 January 2019, the Union Cabinet approved the promulgation of Mineral Laws (ARead More…
China reported the first case from new Coronavirus Context : Chinese health authorities reported that a new virus implicated in a pneumonia outbreak was identified in the city of Wuhan, China. The researchers discovered that the new strain of the virus is that of the coronavirus. Coronavirus :Coronaviruses infects the respiratory tract. Symptoms :The virus shows symRead More…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on 11 February Context : International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on 11 February. The day aims to achieve the empowerment of women and girls and promote the participation of women and girls in science. According to the UN, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Only around 30% of all Read More…
“In-depth review of India’s energy policies” Context : The International Energy Agency (IEA) along with the country’s policy think tank NITI Aayog released the first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The review aims to set out a range of recommendations in each energy policy area.The IEA regularly releases energy policy reviews for its member aRead More…
“Curative Petition“ Context : Recently, the two Nirbhaya case convicts have filed Curative petitions in the Supreme Court. Earlier, the convicts had filed a mercy petition and review petition which has been rejected. About “Curative Petition” : The concept of the curative petition was first evolved by the Supreme Court of India in RupaRead More…
Operation Sankalp Context : Indian Navy continues to deploy one warship for Operation SANKALP in order to ensure the safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz amidst deteriorating US-Iran relations. Indian Navy launched Operation SANKALP in the Gulf Region on 19th June 2019.Indian Navy warships and aircraft are deployed to Read More…
Indian Army uses GOCO model to improve efficiency Context : The Indian Army began its work based on the Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) model. In news : The model will identify the potential industry partners for its base workshops and ordnance depots intended to improve operational efficiency.Army also issued a Request For Information (RFI) to sRead More…
Andhra Pradesh government launched the Dr. YSR Aarogyasri scheme Context : Andhra Pradesh state government launched the Dr. YSR Aarogyasri scheme. It was inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at Eluru in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. This is the second welfare scheme that the government has launched in 2020. Aim :The schemeRead More…
India ranked 34th in TTCI of WEF Context : India has ranked 34th in the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) of the World Economic Forum for the year 2019. In 2013, India ranked 65th. WEF analyzed 139 countries and scored each according to three sub-indices: Regulatory FrameworkBusiness Environment and InfrastructureHuman, CulturRead More…
Iron Snow on Earth’s Inner Core Context : According to a study published in journal JGR Solid Earth, the earth’s inner core is capped by snow made of tiny particles of iron which are much heavier than any snowflake on Earth’s surface. In news : The iron-snow falls from the molten outer core and piles up in the inner core of the Earth creating stacks that are up to 32Read More…
