Source: The Hindu What is the news? Serum Institute of India (SII) Chief Executive Officer has raised the issue of the European Union’s (EU) ‘Green Pass’ at the highest level in the EU. What is the issue? A lot of Indian travellers, who are vaccinated with Covishield may not be eligible for the European Union’s ‘green pass’.… Continue reading Hope to resolve Covishield-EU issue soon, says Adar Poonawalla
India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series
Source: PIB What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested a New Generation Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile Agni P from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha. About Agni-P: Agni P is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles. Features of Agni P Missile: Canister… Continue reading India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series
Govt. unveils Rs 6.28 lakh cr stimulus post second COVID wave
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, Livemint What is the News? Union Finance Minister has announced a number of measures to provide relief to diverse sectors affected by the 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic. What are the measures announced by the Government? The measures announced by the Government have been clubbed into 3 broad categories:-… Continue reading Govt. unveils Rs 6.28 lakh cr stimulus post second COVID wave
War of words
Synopsis – The ongoing spat between Twitter and the GOI has escalated, with the account of India’s IT minister being temporarily blocked. Introduction- The Social media platform Twitter temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad’s account after receiving a complaint for violation of copyright law. Prasad lashed out at the Twitter, said that the micro-blogging… Continue reading War of words
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 4th week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – June 2021 – Fourth week Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of June 2021 – Fourth Week The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 4th week
INS Tabar deployed for naval exercises in Africa, Europe till September
What is the News? Indian Naval Ship(INS) Tabar started its prolonged deployment on June 13. It will now visit a number of ports in Africa and Europe till September end, 2021. What will INS Tabar do? INS Tabar will transit across the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Suez Canal, Mediterranean Sea, North Sea and Baltic Sea. The ship will also… Continue reading INS Tabar deployed for naval exercises in Africa, Europe till September
Indian scientists develop nanogenerator for use in self powering devices
What is the News? A team of Indian scientists have developed a transparent triboelectric nanogenerator device. About Triboelectric Nanogenerator(TENG)? A triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG) is a self-powered device that makes use of mechanical energy in the form of vibrations present everywhere in different forms to generate electricity. Working: It works on the principle of creation of electrostatic charges… Continue reading Indian scientists develop nanogenerator for use in self powering devices
Explained: Will food become costlier?
Relevance: Global prices of major agricultural commodities in India and the reason behind divergence in prices, way forward Synopsis: Factors affecting Food inflation in India. Background Brent Crude prices ($76.18) had reached the highest since October 2018. Since the increase in international oil prices is being fully passed on to Indian consumers, there is a concern that prices of Food will… Continue reading Explained: Will food become costlier?
Geography Quiz: Drainage System in India | 29 June, 2021
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The power of an apology
Relevance: Content in this article can be mostly useful in your essay on international relations. Synopsis: Apologies from governments for past mistakes can help individuals reconcile with the past and enhance bilateral relations. Introduction In May, Germany apologised to Namibia for the slaughter of the Herero and Nama people in1904-1908, for the first time calling it a… Continue reading The power of an apology
