What is the News? The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) (DEPwD) is going to launch its first bi-monthly E-Newsletter. What is an E-Newsletter? The E-Newsletter is an attempt to showcase the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities activities in an accessible platform. The E-Newsletter will be helpful in the continuity of… Continue reading Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) to launch its first bi-monthly E-Newsletter
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Neanderthal-inherited gene variant helps in protecting against severe COVID-19: Study
What is the News? A study was conducted to understand why Covid-19 has infected people differently — while some witness severe disease, others are impacted by milder symptoms. The study has found that a gene variant is what provides protection against severe disease. Who conducted the study? The study was conducted by an international team… Continue reading Neanderthal-inherited gene variant helps in protecting against severe COVID-19: Study
World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022: Global unemployment projected to stand at 207 million in 2022: ILO
What is the News? The International Labour Organisation(ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022. The report examines the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on global and regional trends in employment, unemployment and labour force participation as well as on job quality, informal employment and working poverty. What are the key… Continue reading World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022: Global unemployment projected to stand at 207 million in 2022: ILO
Explained: The Devas-Antrix deal and its aftermath
What is the news? The Supreme Court has upheld the liquidation of Devas, whose foreign investors continue to fight for compensation following the cancelled 2005 satellite deal with Antrix. The Supreme Court has kept the $1.2 billion award in suspension. What is Devas- Antrix deal? Devas entered into a lease contract with ISRO’s private sector… Continue reading Explained: The Devas-Antrix deal and its aftermath
Explained: The Ravidassias of Punjab
What is the news? Recently, the Punjab elections have been postponed to 20th February from the earlier 14th February. This was done because of the Guru Ravidas Jayanti, an annual occasion during which Ravidassias travel to Varanasi in large numbers. Who is Guru Ravidas and who are considered as Ravidassias? Guru Ravidas was a mystic… Continue reading Explained: The Ravidassias of Punjab
It’s time for the world to reform capitalism from within
News: Pandemic has highlighted the need to reform capitalism to make it work for everyone and to make the world a better place to live in. Why there is a need for reforms in capitalism? Though Capitalism had helped in incentivizing science to develop and produce vaccines in record time, it also disincentivized allocation and… Continue reading It’s time for the world to reform capitalism from within
Explained: How are Republic Day tableaux designed and selected?
What is the News? West Bengal Chief Minister has said that she was shocked as West Bengal’s tableaux for the Republic Day parade was rejected without assigning any reasons or justifications. What are tableaux? Tableaux refer to a group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history. On Republic… Continue reading Explained: How are Republic Day tableaux designed and selected?
Sixth mass extinction event in progress – and it’s humanity’s fault – study
What is the News? According to a study, the Sixth Mass Extinction is underway. And this time, it is entirely caused by human activities. What is Mass Extinction? A mass extinction event is when species vanish much faster than they are replaced. This is usually defined as about 75% of the world’s species being lost… Continue reading Sixth mass extinction event in progress – and it’s humanity’s fault – study
PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda
What is the News? The Prime Minister has delivered a ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key highlights of his address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda? India as Pharmacy to the World: India has exported essential medicines and vaccines by following its vision… Continue reading PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda
UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc
What is the News? The Union Minister has said that UV-C Disinfection technology is being installed to combat pandemics in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc. Must Read: What is UV-C and how does it work on Covid? What is UV-C Disinfection Technology? UV-C Disinfection Technology has been developed by the Council of Scientific… Continue reading UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc
