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Aden – Yemen’s Port City

News:The Southern Transitional Council(STC),a separatist group in Yemen has declared self rule in the Port city of Aden and other southern provinces. Facts: Aden is situated along the north coast of the Gulf of Aden and lies on a peninsula enclosing the eastern side of Al-Tawāhī Harbour. In 2015, it was declared as the temporary… Continue reading Aden – Yemen’s Port City

International Financial Services Centres Authority

News:Government of India has notified the establishment of International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA). Facts: IFSCA was established to regulate the financial services market in the International Financial Services Centres set up under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005. Composition:It consists of nine members: a) Chairperson b) members each from the RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA c)… Continue reading International Financial Services Centres Authority

Chakma and Hajong Communities

News:The Rights and Risks Analysis Group has sought Indian Prime Minister’s intervention in ensuring food for the Chakma and Hajong communities in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Chakmas are predominantly Buddhists while Hajongs are Hindus.They were originally the residents of the Chittagong Hill Tracts of East Pakistan(Bangladesh). However, they had to flee to India when their land… Continue reading Chakma and Hajong Communities

Experts Developing Protocol to Test Sewage for Covid-19 Traces

News:A team of experts from the COVID Action Collab (CAC) is exploring ways to treat sewage water to detect traces of coronavirus. Facts: Metabolic waste of COVID-19 patients contain traces of coronavirus. It can be detected through special laboratory tests. Significance: It will help in early detection and subsequently prevent further spread of the virus.… Continue reading Experts Developing Protocol to Test Sewage for Covid-19 Traces

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