News: The OPEC Secretariat hosted the 4th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Dialogue via videoconference. Facts: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC): It is a permanent, intergovernmental Organization created at the Baghdad Conference in 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Aim: To manage the supply of oil in an effort to… Continue reading 4th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Dialogue
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STPI invests ₹400 cr. in office, connectivity infra
News: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is investing up to ₹400 crore in setting up office and connectivity infrastructure across several cities offering small technology firms a ‘plug-and-play’ facility. Facts: STPI: It is an Autonomous Society set up in 1991 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Aim: To encourage, promote… Continue reading STPI invests ₹400 cr. in office, connectivity infra
Indian teens rank low on BMI, among shortest
News: A Study published in The Lancet has provided new estimates for height and Body Mass Index(BMI) trends in 2019 across 200 countries after analysing data from 2,181 studies. Facts: Body Mass Index(BMI):It is measured as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres.The normal BMI ranges between 20… Continue reading Indian teens rank low on BMI, among shortest
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: New developments and Evolution
SC has delivered a judgment in a recent appeal filed by a person booked under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly abusing a Dalit woman in her house. SC judgment on SC/ST (PoA)act In this latest judgment related to the SC/ST Act, the Supreme Court has said: All types of intimidations or… Continue reading SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: New developments and Evolution
Low labour force participation (LlFP) of Indian women
Context: The issue of the low labour force participation (LFP) of Indian women. What are the factors limiting women’s labour force participation? Women’s inability to work outside the home is hampered mainly due to the predominant responsibility for domestic chores and unpaid care work. Scenario of Indian women’s labour force participation Historical evidence: Historically, women’s… Continue reading Low labour force participation (LlFP) of Indian women
China occupied Kashmir
Forgotten fact of China Occupied Kashmir Context- The history of china occupied Kashmir and the significance of Sino-Pakistan agreement of 1963. What is China’s dual politics in Kashmir? In August 2019, following the dilution of Article 370 and removal of special status for Jammu and Kashmir, China said it was “seriously concerned about the current… Continue reading China occupied Kashmir
Cancer treatment – Palliative care
Context- The present diversion of healthcare facilities and resources to COVID-19 has increased anxiety and confusion among people with cancer. What are the issues with dealing in cancer in a wake of COVID-19 pandemic? Treatment disruption– The uncertainty about treatment continuation due to the virus spread was stressful. Halt in Cancer screening programmes– These programmes… Continue reading Cancer treatment – Palliative care
Infra Investment
Context: Ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MOSPI) has released its latest report incomplete infrastructure projects. What were the problems highlighted in the MOSPI report? Inadequate data: The latest report showed that of a current total of 1,661 incomplete infrastructure projects, each costing above ₹150 crore, delays were assessable only for 754 projects on which timing… Continue reading Infra Investment
Crucial expertise of CAPFs
Context: The diverse experience of security forces has helped greatly in combating COVID-19. Discuss the role of CAPFs during the pandemic? Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) carry out the task of overcoming the disaster, by not only carrying out rescue and relief operations, but also by moderating the pains and problems arising out of the… Continue reading Crucial expertise of CAPFs
Interpol creates cybercrime-related communication services
News: INTERPOL has created two secure and flexible services to facilitate cybercrime-related communication among police and other stakeholders. Facts: Cybercrime Knowledge Exchange workspace: It is open to law enforcement, governments, international organizations and cybersecurity industry experts to exchange non-police operational information on cybercrime. Cybercrime Collaborative Platform: It is a centralized information hub for the… Continue reading Interpol creates cybercrime-related communication services
