News: China has been over the years aggressively pushing for consolidating its claims on border territories disputed with India through various steps like building Border Infrastructure, modernising its armed forces etc. The latest in line of these measures is the introduction of a new land border law. Contents1 What is this new land border law? 2… Continue reading China’s new land boundary law fits in its expansionism
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Explained: Amendment to the Jagannath Temple Act
What is the News? In a historic decision, the Odisha state cabinet has approved amendments to the Sri Jagannath Temple Act of 1954. Click Here to read about Lord Jagannath Temple About Regulations on Jagannath Temple In the year 1806, the then British government had issued regulations for management of the Jagannath temple, which was… Continue reading Explained: Amendment to the Jagannath Temple Act
Anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir: Approved, not recommended
What is the news? Molnupiravir drug which was recently approved for early-stage Covid-19 patients has been kept out of the treatment protocol recommended by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). This is because the drug has serious safety concerns. Must Read: What is Molnupiravir? What are the safety concerns associated with Molnupiravir drug? Low… Continue reading Anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir: Approved, not recommended
Japan-Australia defence agreement signals that middle powers are willing to play a more active role in the Indo-Pacific
News: Australia and Japan recently signed a defence treaty called the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) which has a great strategic significance for Asia and the Indo-Pacific. What is the significance of the recently signed RAA? It marks the move away from a US-centric outlook towards a greater focus on bilateral ties and regional groupings. It… Continue reading Japan-Australia defence agreement signals that middle powers are willing to play a more active role in the Indo-Pacific
What the pandemic has revealed about the arts in India
News: Pandemic has effected probably every sector of the world, but Art is one area where its impact and its effect doesn’t get the required attention. How has the pandemic affected art and the artists? Pandemic has brought the digital medium at the core of every sector and has made the content creation a more… Continue reading What the pandemic has revealed about the arts in India
Worrying trends in nutrition indicators in NFHS-5 data
News: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 data provides certain key data regarding the level of nutrition in the country. What are the findings of NFHS on nutrition? Must read: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise What are the challenges associated with the NFHS data? Read here: The nine lives of India’s National Family Health Survey… Continue reading Worrying trends in nutrition indicators in NFHS-5 data
Explained: How the Prime Minister’s security is planned
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought a report after the Prime Minister was trapped on a flyover for 20 minutes by protesters in Punjab in what is being reported as a serious security lapse. Who is responsible for the security of the Prime Minister? The Special Protection Group(SPG) is responsible… Continue reading Explained: How the Prime Minister’s security is planned
‘IHU’ variant of Covid-19: few cases, limited spread
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the IHU Variant?3 Where was the IHU Variant first detected?4 How is the IHU Variant spreading?5 What is B.1.640 variant? What is the News? Scientists in France have identified a new strain of coronavirus named IHU Variant. What is the IHU Variant? IHU is another variant of COVID-19… Continue reading ‘IHU’ variant of Covid-19: few cases, limited spread
Can people’s behaviour change for better?
News: Indian PM gave the idea of LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment) at COP26 climate summit at Glasgow. But, in order to create a mass movement of an environmentally conscious lifestyle we need to bring changes in people’s beliefs, habits and behaviours. Must Read: Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP) – Explained, pointwise How can we address the… Continue reading Can people’s behaviour change for better?
Gains from trade
News: Preliminary data from Ministry of commerce and Industry shows an increase in exports and imports over the pre-pandemic level. Contents1 What are the indications of a positive momentum in India’s export and imports? 2 How is the global trade scenario currently like? 3 What are the current government policies to promote India’s share in global trade? 4… Continue reading Gains from trade
