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World rare disease day Context : World rare disease day is observed on 28/29 (last day of) February. The day aims to raise awareness for the millions of people who are impacted by a rare disease. It aims to educate people about rare diseases and their impacts. Theme : The theme of the day is “Reframe Rare”. The theme encourages everyone to take steps Read More…

National Science Day Context : National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated on 28 February in India. The day is celebrated every year to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ by the Indian physicist Sir CV Raman.  Aim : The main objective of the day is to raise awareness to people about the importance of science in daily life. The day aims to encouraRead More…

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 is expected to continue in the coming years as India and the US are engaged in further deepening the economic ties.&nRead More…

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 behind respectively. Background : PM 2.5 inclRead More…

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 are entrusted to the Commission for its study and recommendations, as per its terms of reference. Read More…

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 the fallen heroes in the line of duty during various wars and internal security challenges since IndepenRead More…

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…