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What is Meningitis?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the first-ever global strategy to defeat meningitis, a debilitating disease that kills hundreds of thousands of people each year. What is Meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. People of any age can get meningitis. What Causes Meningitis?… Continue reading What is Meningitis?

Places in news: Zojila Tunnel

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has inspected the work on Zojila and Z Morh tunnels. Zojila Tunnel The Zojila is set to be Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel. It will connect Srinagar, Dras, Kargil and Leh via a tunnel through the famous Zojila Pass. Located at more than 11,500 feet above sea level, the… Continue reading Places in news: Zojila Tunnel

PM-KUSUM

Context The Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy recently reviewed the progress of the PM-KUSUM scheme and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating solar pump adoption. Background It was launched in 2019. PM-KUSUM aims to help farmers access reliable day-time solar power for irrigation, reduce power subsidies, and decarbonise agriculture. PM-KUSUM provides farmers… Continue reading PM-KUSUM

Illicit Proliferation of networks of N-weapons

India has underlined the need for the international community to pay closer attention to the “illicit proliferation” of networks of nuclear weapons, their delivery systems, components and relevant technologies. Key takeaways from India’s remarks India’s remarks appeared to be a veiled reference to China and its “all-weather ally” Pakistan. China’s nuclear cooperation with Pakistan was… Continue reading Illicit Proliferation of networks of N-weapons

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

The PM has launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to provide a digital Health ID to people which will contain their health records. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission The pilot project of the National Digital Health Mission was announced by PM Modi during his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort on August 15, 2020. The… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Cyclone Gulab

As a very rare occasion during monsoons, Cyclone Gulab has been developed in the Bay of Bengal and later made landfall close in Andhra Pradesh. Tauktae, Amphan, Fani, Titli, Bulbul, Gaja… And now Gulab. As and when cyclones with intriguing names approach the Indian coasts, a common question comes to our minds: Who names these… Continue reading Cyclone Gulab

DRDO tests Akash Prime Missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a new version of Akash Surface to Air missile Akash Prime from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. About Akash Missile System Akash is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced… Continue reading DRDO tests Akash Prime Missile

What is a Cartel?

Last week, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has slapped a penalty on a cartel of beer companies for hiking the prices. What is a Cartel? According to CCI, a “Cartel includes an association of producers, sellers, distributors, traders or service providers who, by agreement amongst themselves, limit, control or attempt to control the production,… Continue reading What is a Cartel?

What is Dark Energy?

Last week, an international team of researchers has made the first direct detection of dark energy. About the Project The XENON1T experiment is the world’s most sensitive dark matter experiment and was operated deep underground at the INFN Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso in Italy. The finding also suggests that experiments like XENON1T, which are… Continue reading What is Dark Energy?

Risks involved in Indian tech unicorns gaining at China’s expense

Context Investment firms with a reputation for tracking and hunting unicorns — startups with billion-dollar-plus valuations are shifting their attention to India from China. While this cannot be good for China, the question remains over whether or not it is good for India either. China’s crackdown on tech industry Beijing has decided to crack down… Continue reading Risks involved in Indian tech unicorns gaining at China’s expense

Complex count: On caste census

These days, many states are urging the Centre to include a caste-wise census in the Census of India to have substantial data for reservations of certain dominant caste groups. Background Caste census of Backward Classes difficult: Centre Reaction by the Centre In this backdrop, the Union government’s assertion in the Supreme Court that a census… Continue reading Complex count: On caste census

Naga Peace Accord

  Tamil Nadu Governor has resigned as interlocutor for the Naga peace talks. What is the Naga Peace Process? (A) Issue It refers to ongoing talks between the Indian government and Naga insurgent groups, in particular the NSCN(IM), since 1997 with the aim to sign a Naga Peace Accord. The Naga insurgency, rooted in Naga… Continue reading Naga Peace Accord

In news: Battle of Chamkaur (1704)

The new Punjab CM represents the Assembly constituency of Chamkaur Sahib, which is of significance in Sikh history. For such history-related topics, one must not forget to note the contemporaries of a particular period. The Battle of Chamkaur The coalition forces of Mughals and hill rajas led by Wazir Khan, the Nawab of Sirhind, had… Continue reading In news: Battle of Chamkaur (1704)

Disease surveillance system

Context A well-functioning system can reduce the impact of diseases and outbreaks. Importance of disease surveillance system Successful tackling of cholera in 1854 in London by use of the health statistics and death registration data from the General Registrar Office (GRO) started the beginning of a new era in epidemiology. Importance of data: The application… Continue reading Disease surveillance system

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