Belagavi: Disputed Border Area Between Maharashtra And Karnataka: Maharashtra Chief Minister said the disputed border area between Maharashtra and Karnataka should be made an Union Territory until the matter is heard by the Supreme Court. This sparked off a strong reaction in Karnataka. Maharashtra has been claiming that Belagavi, Karwar, and Nipani should be the […]
Category: Current Affairs
Bharat Biotech’s BBV154 : Intranasal Covid-19 Vaccine
Bharat Biotech’s BBV154: Bharat Biotech’s BBV154 is the first publicized attempt at getting an intranasal Covid-19 vaccine. Intranasal vaccines are most commonly administered as injectable shots into the muscles (intramuscular) or the tissue just between the skin and the muscles (subcutaneous). However, with intranasal vaccines, the solution is squirted or sprayed into the nostrils and […]
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: Orders To Suspend Internet In Some Areas In Delhi
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 Following violent protests, the Union Home Ministry has issued orders to suspend Internet in some areas in Delhi under the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety Rules 2017) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. The order under this act had been issued only twice before — in […]
Strategic Partnership Agreement with the International Energy Agency (IEA) And GOI
International Energy Agency (IEA): The Framework for Strategic Partnership between the International Energy Agency (IEA) members and the Government of India was signed. It aims to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation & enhance global energy security, stability, and sustainability. This partnership will lead to an extensive exchange of knowledge and would be a stepping stone […]
What Is Non-Price Competition?
Non-Price Competition: Non-price competition refers to competition between companies that focuses on benefits, extra services, good workmanship, product quality – plus all other features and measures that do not involve altering prices. It contrasts with price competition, in which rivals try to gain market share by reducing their prices. Non-price competition is often adopted by […]
Kanha Tiger Reserve: A Tigress Was Found Dead In The Buffer Zone
Kanha Tiger Reserve: A tigress was found dead in the buffer zone of Kanha tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. It stretches over an area of 940 square km in the two districts – Mandla and Balaghat – of Madhya Pradesh. The present-day Kanha area was divided into two sanctuaries, Hallon and Banjar. Kanha National […]
COPRA Got Approval For The Minimum Support Price (MSP)
COPRA: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of copra for the 2021 season. Copra is the dried meat or kernel of the coconut, which is the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). Coconut oil is extracted from copra, making it an important agricultural commodity […]
Restoration Of Relations With Palestinians: U.S. President Joe Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has announced that it is restoring relations with the Palestinians: U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has announced that it is restoring relations with the Palestinians:and renewing aid to Palestinian refugees. This is a reversal of the Donald Trump administration’s cutoff and a key element of its new support […]
New START Treaty: Russia Approved The Extension
New START Treaty: Russia approved the extension of the New START treaty. It is the last remaining nuclear Russia-USA arms control treaty which is about to expire in February 2021. About the Approval: Both houses of Russian Parliament (Kremlin) approved the extension of the New START treaty for five years. It was done after a […]
What Is Off-Budget Borrowing?
Off-Budget Borrowing: One of the most sought after details in any Union Budget is the level of fiscal deficit. As such, it is keenly watched by rating agencies — both inside and outside the country. That is why most governments want to restrict their fiscal deficit to a respectable number. One of the ways to […]
