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“International Intellectual Property Index” 2021 Released

Contents1 What is the News?2 About International Intellectual Property Index:3 Key Findings Related to India:4 Other Key Findings Globally: What is the News? The International Intellectual Property Index,2021 has been released. About International Intellectual Property Index: It is an annual report that the US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Centre(GIPC) releases. Aim: The aim… Continue reading “International Intellectual Property Index” 2021 Released

“Postal ballot” extended to certain people in Tamil Nadu

What is the News? For the first time in India, the Election Commission of India has allowed the casting of postal votes for a certain section of Peoples. In the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the ECI allowed elderly voters aged over 80, the differently-abled, and persons tested positive for COVID-19 to cast a vote… Continue reading “Postal ballot” extended to certain people in Tamil Nadu

“Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra” commissioned

Contents1 What is the News?2 About ICGS Vajra:3 Key Features of ICGS Vajra:4 What are Offshore Patrol Vehicles(OPVs)?5 About Vikram Class offshore patrol vessel(OPV) What is the News? Indian Coast Guard ship ’Vajra’ commissioned formally into service. It is the 6th offshore patrol vessel to enhance coastal security. About ICGS Vajra: Larsen and Toubro Shipbuilding Ltd … Continue reading “Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra” commissioned

Government Criticises “Oxfam Inequality index”

  What is the news? The Oxfam’s Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index, 2020 ranked India at 129 overall out of 158 countries. However, the Minister of Labour and Employment has said that the index lacked clarity. Further, he also mentions that the report did not take into account various initiatives taken by the government.… Continue reading Government Criticises “Oxfam Inequality index”

What is “Shigmotsav Festival” of Goa?

What is the news? There is a rise in Covid-19 cases across a number of states in the country. However, the Goa government permitted the celebrations of the Shigmotsav Festival. Questions are being raised over the scale of celebrations of the festival in Goa. About Shigmotsav Festival: Shigmotsav festival also known as Shigmo is a… Continue reading What is “Shigmotsav Festival” of Goa?

Significance of Tulip Garden in “Zabarwan Range” of J&K

What is the News? The Prime Minister through a tweet asked everyone to visit a tulip garden in Jammu and Kashmir. The garden is located at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. About the Tulip garden  The tulip garden is located at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. It is Asia’s largest tulip garden, spreading… Continue reading Significance of Tulip Garden in “Zabarwan Range” of J&K

Justice N.V. Ramana recommended as 48th CJI (Chief Justice of India)

What is the News? The current Chief Justice of India(CJI) has recommended Justice N.V. Ramana, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court as the next CJI. About Chief Justice of India(CJI): Chief Justice of India is the chief judge of the Supreme Court of India. He/she is also the highest-ranking officer of the Indian judiciary.… Continue reading Justice N.V. Ramana recommended as 48th CJI (Chief Justice of India)

“Gandhi Peace Prize 2020” awarded to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Contents1 What is the news?2 About Gandhi Peace Prize:3 About Sheikh Mujibur Rahman:4 About Qaboos bin Said Al Said: What is the news? Gandhi Peace Prize for 2020 has awarded to the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh. Whereas, the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019 was awarded to the late Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said… Continue reading “Gandhi Peace Prize 2020” awarded to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

“Double Mutant” COVID Virus Variant Found

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Double Mutation?3 Is this double Mutant COVID Variant Harmful?4 About INSACOG:5 Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data(GISAID) Initiative What is the News? Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) has been doing genome sequencing of Covid-19 Variants. It has found a unique “double mutant” virus variant in India.… Continue reading “Double Mutant” COVID Virus Variant Found

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