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ISRAEL PALESTINE ISSUE In news: The International Court of Justice (ICJ), has said that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem violated international law, and its presence in Palestinian territories should come to an end “as soon as possible”. About the issue: Israel has occupied the West Bank and East Jerusalem since the Six-Day War in 1967. Prior to this, Read More…
Luxembourg became the worlds first country to offer entirely free public transport Context : Luxembourg has become the first government to have made free public transport free. The move came with effect from 1 March. As per the move, buses, trams, and trains in the country became completely free of charge. Aim : The move aims to encourage LuxembourgRead More…
Rules for Filing Complaints with Lokpal Notified Context : The Department of Personnel and Training has issued a notification providing the rules and prescribed format for filing complaints with the Lokpal. Key Points : The notification, under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, lays down the rules called the Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020.Identity Proof: AccoRead More…
World Heritage List 2020 Context : Government of India has submitted two nomination dossiers namely ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’ and ‘Monuments and Forts of Deccan Sultanate’ for inclusion in the World Heritage List for the year 2020. Dholavira: A Harappan City : The City of Dholavira located in Khadir island of the Rann of Kutch (Gujarat) belongeRead More…
World Wildlife Day Context : World Wildlife Day is observed on 3 March. The day aims to celebrate beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora. It raises awareness to conserve wildlife. Theme : The theme of 2020 World Wildlife Day is “Sustaining all life on Earth”. The theme encompasses all wild animal and plant species as a component of biodiversity and Read More…
U.S., Taliban sign peace deal Context : The United States signed a historic deal with Taliban insurgents that could pave the way toward a full withdrawal of foreign soldiers from Afghanistan over the next 14 months and represent a step toward ending the 18-year-war there. Highlights : The deal was signed in the Qatari capital Doha by U.S. special envoy Zalmay KhalilRead More…
71st Republic Day Context : India celebrated its 71st Republic Day on January 26, 2020. Guest of Honour: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro is the third Brazilian President to be invited as Chief Guest for India’s Republic Day Parade.Before him, India hosted President Fernando Henrique Cardoso in 1996 and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva iRead More…
World Bank’s Doing Business Report Context : World Bank’s Doing Business Report has been released , India ranks 63 among 190 countries . About Doing Business Report (DBR) : The Doing Business assessment provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement across 190 economies on ten parameters affecting a business through its life cycle. The DBR ranks countries on theRead More…
Quantum supremacy Context : Researchers at Google say they have achieved ‘quantum supremacy’, in which a computer harnessing the properties of sub-atomic particles did a far better job of solving a problem than the world’s most powerful supercomputer. What is ‘quantum supremacy’? Quantum supremacy is a holy grail for researchers in the field: It’s when the superior potential of quaRead More…
25 years of Pulse Polio Programme in India Context : October 2019 marks 25 years of Pulse Polio Programme in India. About polio : Polio also known as poliomyelitis is a highly contagious viral disease caused due to the attacks the nervous system and children younger than 5 years old are more likely to contract the virus than any other group. Poliovirus usually spreads from person to person thRead More…
