• Two types of ladybird beetles are among the three indigenous bugs found to be the biological weapons against a Caribbean-origin enemy of Indian fruit farmers — the woolly whitefly. Among the newest of 118 exotic pests troubling farmers in…
Mains Paper 2: Social Justice Prelims level: State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020 report Mains level: Highlights of the report and its major loopholes towards achievement of SDGs Context: • The UN has warned in its…
Mains Paper 2: International Relations Prelims level: Free Trade Agreement Mains level: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Context: • In today’s fragmented world, the power of any aspiring global player depends on…
Mains Paper 2: Polity Prelims level: Not much Mains level: Need to build strong justice delivery system for rape survivors Context: • In late June, a single bench of the Karnataka High Court granted anticipatory bail to a man accused…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: Mergers and Acquisitions Mains level: Role of Mergers and Acquisitions during post-Covid period Context: • The coronavirus outbreak has significantly impacted economic activity. • The pandemic has left stock markets bleeding and debt markets…
Mains Paper 2: Polity Prelims level: anti-defection law Mains level: Role of Supreme Court against to arrest cynical violations of the Tenth Schedule Context: • A new template appears to have evolved to frustrate the provisions of the Tenth Schedule…
• Minister for Shipping has reviewed the development activities of Vallarpadam Terminal of Cochin Port. It is envisaged as first trans-shipment port of India, managed by DP World. About: • Trans-shipment Hub is the terminal at the port which handles…
• The Union government has done away with the requirement of a medical examination for trans persons applying for a certificate of identity in its latest draft rules framed under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. About: •…
• On United Nations’ 75th Anniversary, PM Modi will virtually address the valedictory of high-level segment of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on July 17. About: • The UN Charter established ECOSOC in 1945 as one of the…
• The Army is set to place a repeat order for Spike-LR (Long Range) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) from Israel as part of emergency procurement. • The decision comes days after the Army’s decision to place a repeat order for…
• A government committee headed by Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan has suggested that non-personal data generated in the country be allowed to be harnessed by various domestic companies and entities. • The nine-member committee, while releasing the draft report, has…
