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Bangladesh starts Rohingya refugee relocation to Bhasan Char island

Source : Click here News: Bangladesh has send the first group of more than 1,500 Rohingya refugees to an isolated Bhasan Char island. Facts: Bhasan Char also known as Char Piya is an island in Hatiya Upazila, Bangladesh.It is located in the Bay of Bengal and was formed by Himalayan silt in 2006. Concerns: As Bhashan Char falls… Continue reading Bangladesh starts Rohingya refugee relocation to Bhasan Char island

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Cabinet approves Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland, Lakshadweep Islands

Source : Click here News: Union Cabinet has given its approval for Provision of Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland (Kochi) and Lakshadweep Islands (KLI Project). Facts: Objective: The Project envisages provision of a direct communication link through a dedicated submarine Optical Fibre Cable(OFC) between Kochi and 11 Islands of Lakshadweep viz. Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Agati, Amini, Androth,… Continue reading Cabinet approves Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland, Lakshadweep Islands

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What is Molnupiravir?

Source : Click here News: A new drug called Molnupiravir has been shown to stop the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in 24 hours. Facts: Molnupiravir: It is an experimental antiviral drug which is orally active (can be taken orally) and was developed for the treatment of influenza. Developed by: The drug is being developed by the biotechnology firm Ridgeback… Continue reading What is Molnupiravir?

The state of farmers

Context: While the farmers demand a repeal of the three new farm laws, the government insists the reforms are “farmer-friendly”. Contents1 What is the aim and impact of the new farm laws?2 What are the problems faced by farmers?3 Mention a few state policies that seeks to establish powers of state over land?3.1 Way forward… Continue reading The state of farmers

Boosting Farmer’s Income

Context- Policies designed for an India on the edge of starvation don’t fit the India of today. What is the history of supply and demand of wheat crop in India? The genesis of the current state of affairs stems from policies initiated over half a century ago- Starvation period– It dates from the 1960s, when… Continue reading Boosting Farmer’s Income

Lessons for the health sector

Context: It has been only nine months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic on March 11, but the world has changed in previously unimaginable ways. Contents1 Discuss the challenges put forth by the pandemic.2 How did the countries tried to cope up with the challenges?3 What did the other countries which handled the pandemic successfully… Continue reading Lessons for the health sector

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