MOLNUPIRAVIR CAPSULES

About Molnupiravir:

Molnupiravir is a type of antiviral drug.

It's a nucleoside analogue, which is a type of broad-spectrum antiviral medication.

They work by interfering with the activity of viral RNA (Ribonucleic Acids) polymerases, which are enzymes that help infected cells generate new viral RNA.

RNA is a polymer of ribonucleotides that is found in all biological cells and is an essential biological macromolecule.

It is primarily…

AADHAR VOTER CARD LINKAGE

Context:

The Lok Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which aims to integrate electoral register data and voter ID cards to the Aadhaar ecosystem.

The measure aims to eliminate electoral roll duplication and give voters with several qualifying dates. This bill, on the other hand, has numerous flaws.

On the same day it was introduced, the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha.

It not only undermines the fundamental assumption…

NATIONAL MPI INDEX

About National Multi-dimensional Poverty Index:

This baseline report of India's first-ever national MPI measure is based on the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)- 4 reference period of 2015-16.

It is based on the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) approach, which is widely regarded and reliable (UNDP).

It captures the many and concurrent deprivations that households…

MOB LYNCHING IN INDIA

What is Lynching

Lynching is when a group of people kills members of a certain sect or community on purpose.

Lynchings and other forms of mob violence can be seen in any civilization.

In recent years, lynchings by mobs have become more common in India.

Crime against minorities, particularly religious minorities, as well as the death of females in the sake of honor, is not only a serious crime but also a malaise that threatens our social…

JAMMU AND KASHMIR REORGANIZATION ACT

Background:

The government has abolished Jammu & Kashmir's special status in the Indian Union by extending all of the Constitution's provisions to the state all at once, downsizing the state into two Union Territories, and allowing all Indians to acquire property and vote in the state.

Shri Amit Shah, the Union Minister for Home Affairs, has introduced two laws and two resolutions on the subject of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

The…

CHUMBI VALLEY AND SILIGURI CORRIDOR
CONTEXT:

China is strengthening its connectivity and increasing its depth in the Chumbi Valley, close to India’s strategic and vulnerable Siliguri corridor.

THE KEY HIGHLIGHT OF THE TOPIC IS:

we need to be well aware of the chumbi valley, surrounding and adjoining places.

STUBBLE BURNING

Context:

A study was conducted recently in six villages of Patiala, Punjab on Stubble Burning and its impacts on health.

What is stubble burning?

It is a common practice followed by farmers to prepare fields for sowing of wheat in November as there is little time left between the harvesting of paddy and sowing of wheat.

Impact: Stubble burning results in the emission of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide…

On COP-26 hinges credibility of UNFCCC process. It must break impasse between developed and developing world

#GS3#ENVIRONMENT#CLIMATE CHANGE#COP26#UNFCCC

CONTEXT

In the next two weeks, a world desperate for climate solutions will be expecting for a significantly better outcome from the UNFCCC's 26th Conference of Parties in Glasgow than the meeting accomplished two years ago.

Agenda of the Summit

The spectacular failure of COP-25 in Madrid — the conference was…

UAPA (unlawful activities prevention act,1967)

Context:

The Tripura police have filed criminal cases against more than 70 persons, including Supreme Court lawyers, activists, journalists and religious leaders. under UAPA act,1967.

Key information about the act:

Originally enacted in 1967, the UAPA was amended to be modelled as an anti-terror law in 2004 and 2008.

In August 2019, Parliament cleared the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 to…

Climate-friendly technologies should reach farmers urgently

KEY HGHLIGHTS:

In recent years, there has been increasing focus on the role of methane as a driver of climate change. Traditionally, conversations on global warming had much to do with energy, industry and transport. However, there is now evidence that a quarter of the global emissions are products of agriculture and land-use changes.

According to the IPCC, more than 40 per cent of methane emissions come from…

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

Context:

GoI has notified rules that empower the UIDAI to appoint adjudicating officers.

These officers will act against violators of the Aadhaar

They are also empowered to impose penalties.

Key Points

The appellate authority against decisions of the Adjudicating Officer shall be the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal.

These Adjudicating Officers shall decide such matters and they have the…

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INFORMAL ECONOMY

Background:

• In developing countries like India, the informal economy employs a considerable portion of the population.

The Informal Economy's Key Points:

• The informal economy refers to businesses that are not registered and do not provide employees with social security benefits.

• It is defined as a group of economic entities that are mostly owned and operated by individuals and employ one or more people on a regular…