Gist of The Hindu: October 2021
Gist of The Hindu: October 2021
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Parent participation in home-based learning (Free Available)
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Indira Gandhi Canal (Free Available)
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Tax Inspectors Without Borders (Free Available)
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INSTC connects Europe with India for first time (Free Available)
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Draft rule on Social Security (Employee’s Compensation) (Central) Rules, 2021 (Free Available)
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Agni Prime (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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DNA profiling for leopards (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Artificial intelligence for All initiative (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Metaverse (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Eutelsat Quantum Satellite (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Sim binding (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Astronomers detected light behind a black hole (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikascampaign (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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The objectives of ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas’ broadly include (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Power to pardon (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Updated NationallyDetermined Contributions (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Hunger hotspots (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Reserve Bank of India -Digital Payment Index (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Kyasanur Forest Disease (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Goa BhumiputraAdhikarini Bill, 2021 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Forensic sciences institute (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Talisman Sabre 21 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Earth’s longer days kick-started oxygen growth (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Floating rate funds29 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Starliner Orbital Flight Test-229 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Indian men’s hockey team won bronze medal in Olympic (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Over ,000 Rescued In 2020-21 From Child Labour (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Heritage coastal port ofGopalpur (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Tunisia (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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RBI issued framework forPayment Service Operators (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Use of Modem Technologyfor Crop ProductionForecasting (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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QuailFarming (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Draft Rules for road accidents (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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World Bank to give $2 million loan for dams safety project (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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US to conduct second lottery for H-1B visas for fiscal 2022 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Repurchase option for Sovereign Gold Bond (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Cap-subject petition (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Nuclear power (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Major dhyan chand khel ratna award (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Neeraj Chopra (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Smart Anganwadi Project (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Rajya Sabha passesConstitution (ScheduledTribes) Order (Amendment)Bill, 2021 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Earth Overshoot Day (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Second Amendment to Statement of Guiding Principles on Triangular Cooperation for global development (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Unique Plastic-MixedHandmade Paper getsPatent (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Chandrayaan-3 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Marital rape is a good ground to claim divorce (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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6th IPCC report on climate change (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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INS-2B satellite (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Reform and RegulatoryKnowledge Base for PowerSector (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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India Internet Governance Forum 2021 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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1thConstitution Amendment Bill, 2021 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrah (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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India, Saudi Arabia set to carry out first-ever naval exercise (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Gogra (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Loan interest subvention scheme (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Hybrid system for wastewater treatment (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Colombo Security Conclave (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Marburg virus (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Post Devolution RevenueDeficit Grant (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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GSLV-F10/EOS-03 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Water plus city (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Bio-bubble model (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Fan tokens (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Global Youth DevelopmentIndex 2020 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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India achieves 100 GW Milestone of Installed Renewable Energy Capacity (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Tata Group getting into semiconductor manufacturing (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Odisha to map coastal stretches vulnerable to tidal surges (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Special purpose vehicle model (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Myanmar objects to BRO presence in trilateral KMTT road project (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Extended troika meet (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Niti Aayog releases handbook for EV charging infra implementation (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Poly Network (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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National Automobile Scrappage Policy (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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IndiGau (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Congressional Gold Medal (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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SEACAT exercises (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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e-Voucher Trading (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Karez System (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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SAMVAD programme (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Greater Adjutant Storks (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Taiwan Strait (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Navroz (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Training for AugmentingProductivity and Services (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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CSIR Aroma Mission (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Green Deposits (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Over ,000 Rescued In 2020-21 From Child Labour (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Tunisia (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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RBI issued framework forPayment Service Operators (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Use of Modem Technologyfor Crop ProductionForecasting (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Kigali Amendment (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Ebola Virus (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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GAUREX (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Visceral Leishmaniasis (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Centre removes 4% quota for differently abled in Police forces (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Arogya Dhara 2.0 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Greenland melting (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Water shortages in Lebanon warned by UNICEF (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Notification for ElectronicMonitoring andEnforcement of Road Safety (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Advanced chaff technology (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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GSI lists geo-tourism sites in North East region (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Personal Liberty and Powerto Arrest (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Knight Frank’s Prime Global Cities Index 2021 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Kanal Istanbul (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Sunil Sethi Committee (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Smog tower (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Amit Khatri (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Smart Anganwadi Project (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Rajya Sabha passes Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Earth Overshoot Day (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Second Amendment to Statement of Guiding Principles on Triangular Cooperation for global development (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Unique Plastic-Mixed Handmade Paper gets Patent (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Chandrayaan-3 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Procurement of AK rifles and 200 Ka-226T helicopters (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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India’s highest herbal park inaugurated (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Greece has built a -km long wall on its border with Turkey (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Polio-endemic countries (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Largest FloatingSolar photovoltaic project in India (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Earthquake Observatories (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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National Monetisation Pipeline (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Right to Protest (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Chakma and Hajong communities (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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KAZIND-21 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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e-CWBP Toolkit (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Missile silos (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Odisha to map coastal stretches vulnerable to tidal surges (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Special purpose vehicle model (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Myanmar objects to BRO presence in trilateral KMTT road project (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Extended troika meet (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Niti Aayog releases handbook for EV charging infra implementation (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Poly Network (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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NITI Aayog, WRI launch forum for decarbonisation of transport in India (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Changthang andPangolakha WildlifeSanctuary (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Action plan 2021-24 for agricultural cooperation among BRICS countries (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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BRICS adopts ‘New Delhi Statement’, India stresses on climate equity (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Nidhi companies (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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QSim (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Bhavina Patel (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Ministry of Civil Aviation notifies liberalised Drone Rules, 2021 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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e-Shram portal (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Institute of Professional Accountants of Russia (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Islamic State Khorasan (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Resolution Framework 2.0 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Manthan 2021 Hackathon (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Employment exchange for senior citizens (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Electoral bonds worth ₹3,9. crore redeemed by parties in 2019-20 (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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China cuts time minors can spend on online games (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Universal Postal Union (Only For The Subscribed Members)
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Parent participation in home-based learning
- The guidelines on home-based learning emphasize on the need for parents to create a safe and engaging environment and a positive learning environment, have realistic expectations from the child, take care of health and eat healthy, while at the same time having fun with children.
About:
- These guidelines are meant not only for parents but also for caregivers, other family members, grandparents, community members, older siblings who all are engaged in promoting the welfare of children.
- The guidelines provide many simple tips for parents and others to facilitate children in Home based learning. These suggestive activities are in accordance with the various stages of school education as per NEP 2020.
- Age-appropriate art activities have been categorized on basis of 5+3+3+4 system viz
- Foundation Stage (Age 3-8yrs);
- Preparatory Stage (Age 8-11 yrs);
- Middle Stage (Age 11-14yrs); and
- Secondary Stage: From Adolescent to Adult age (Age 14-18 years).
- The activities are simple and suggestive, which can be adapted and adopted to local needs and contexts.The Guidelines appreciate the role of Art as a therapy for children under stress or trauma.
Significance:
- The Guidelines lay significance on improving children's learning by monitoring and addressing their learning gaps.
- Collaboration of parents with teachers in documenting and reflecting on the progress that children are making in their learning is important for both teachers and parents.
- The Guidelines also advise the schools to involve parents by providing information and ideas on helping students at home with homework and other curriculum-related activities, decisions, and planning, and involving them in school decisions. Resources like sending Newsletters, emails, memos, etc. may be provided to parents.
Indira Gandhi Canal
- The states of Rajasthan and Punjab accomplished civil work of restoring around 70 kilometers of both feeder canals and main canal of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project in a record time of 60 days.
About:
- Indira Gandhi Canal (IGC) is the country's longest canal which irrigates the desert land of Western Rajasthan with Himalaya's water and provides drinking water to inhabitants of this area.
- Origin of this canal is from Harike barrage situated in Punjab and utilizes Rajasthan's share in surplus water of Ravi- Beas rivers.
Tax Inspectors Without Borders
- Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), launched its programme in Bhutan.
- India was chosen as the Partner Jurisdiction and has provided the Tax Expert for this programme.
- This programme is expected to be of about 24 months’ duration through which India in collaboration with the UNDP and the TIWB Secretariat aims to aid Bhutan in strengthening its tax administration by transferring technical know-how and skills to its tax auditors, and through sharing of best audit practices.
- The focus of the programme will be in the area of International Taxation and Transfer Pricing.
INSTC connects Europe with India for first time
- The western wing of the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which offers a shorter multimodal transportation route between Europe and India compared with the Suez Canal way, became operational this week with a Finnish logistics company despatching a consignment from Finland to India.
About:
- The INSTC is a 7,200 km-long multimodal transportation network encompassing sea, road, and rail routes to offer the shortest route of connectivity.
- It links the Indian Ocean to the Caspian Sea via the Persian Gulf onwards into Russia and Northern Europe.
- It is aimed at reducing the carriage cost between India and Russia by about 30 percent and bringing down the transit time by more than half.
- It was launched in 2000 with India, Russia, and Iran as its founding members and work on actualizing the corridor began in 2002.
- Since then, INSTC membership has expanded to include 10 more countries – Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Syria, Belarus, and Oman. Bulgaria has been included as an observer state.
- The Baltic countries like Latvia and Estonia have also expressed willingness to join the INSTC.
Architecture of the INSTC: Transport routes and modes
The INSTC spirals across the following branches:
- Central branch: It begins from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in India’s western state of Maharashtra (in the Indian Ocean Region) and connects to the Bandar Abbas port on the Strait of Hormuz. It then passes through the Iranian territory via Nowshahr, Amirabad, and Bandar-e-Anzali, runs along the Caspian Sea to reach the Olya and Astrakhan Ports in Russia.
- Western branch: It connects the railway network of Azerbaijan to that of Iran via the cross-border nodal points of Astara (Azerbaijan) and Astara (Iran) and further to Jawaharlal Nehru port in India via sea route.
- Eastern branch: It connects Russia to India through the Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
Draft rule on Social Security (Employee’s Compensation) (Central) Rules, 2021
- Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India has notified the draft rules relating to Employee’s Compensation under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
About:
- The Code on Social Security, 2020 amends and consolidates the laws relating to social security with the goal to extend social security to employees and workers in the organised as well as unorganised sectors.
- Chapter VII (Employee’s Compensation) of the Social Security Code, 2020 envisages, inter-alia, provisions relating to employer’s liability for compensation in case of fatal accidents, serious bodily injuries or occupational diseases.
- The draft Employee’s Compensation rules provide for
- the provisions relating to manner of application for claim or settlement,
- rate of interest for delayed payment of compensation,
- venue of proceedings and transfer of matters,
- notice and manner of transmitting money from one competent authority to another and arrangements with other countries for the transfer of money paid as compensation.
Agni Prime
- DRDO will soon test the new missile Agni Prime, advanced version of the ‘Agni-1’ missile.
About:
- Agni Prime Is a short-range (surface to a surface) ballistic missile that will have a range of 1000 km to 1500km and will have advanced features in agility and road mobility.
- It can carry a payload of around 1,000 Kg or a nuclear warhead.
- The double stage missile will be lighter and much sleeker than its predecessor ‘Agni-1’.
- Agni-1 is a short-range (surface to a surface) nuclear capable ballistic missile.It has a strike range of over 700 km.
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