The report, titled ‘Zeroing in on malaria elimination’, was released by the World Health Organization (WHO) ahead of World Malaria Day 2021. World Malaria Day is observed on 25th April every year. The 2021 theme is “Reaching the Zero Malaria target”. The WHO has also identified 25 countries with the …

Four astronauts were launched to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida as part of a collaboration between NASA and SpaceX under the Commercial Crew Program. The mission is called Crew-2. Important points: NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is a partnership between NASA and private industry to carry astronauts to and …

Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have urged the Centre to consider prioritising vaccinations for their employees and self-help group workers. This request is in order to ensure that lines of credit remain open for the poor amidst the rising second wave of Covid-19 infections Important points: MFI is an organization that offers …

India commemorates the 12th National Panchayati Raj day on 24th April 2021. The Prime Minister has launched the distribution of e-property cards under the SWAMITVA scheme on the Day. Important points: The first National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated in 2010. Since then, the National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated …

A recent analysis, based on Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) index, has shown the impact of climate change on children across the world. The analysis was done by Save the Children International, a child rights non-profit organisation. ND-GAIN is part of the Climate Change Adaptation Program of the University …

Recently, the Leaders’ Summit on Climate was convened by the US President virtually. 40 world leaders, including the Prime Minister of India, were invited to the event to underscore the urgency of stronger climate action. This summit is seen as a key milestone on the road to the United Nations …

The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ is scheduled to be conducted in the Arabian Sea from 25th to 27th April 2021. From the Indian Navy’s side, guided missile stealth destroyer INS Kolkata, guided missile frigates INS Tarkash and INS Talwar, Fleet Support Ship INS Deepak, with Seaking 42B and Chetak integral helicopters, a Kalvari class submarine and …

Leaders’ Summit on Climate was hosted by US President Joe Biden. 40 world leaders, including the Prime Minister of India, Presidents of China and Russia have been invited to the virtual Leaders’ Summit on Climate to underscore the urgency of stronger climate action. The US is seeking to bring America …

Syria fired a surface-to-air missile to a secretive nuclear site in Israel’s southern Negev. The missile was fired to southern Israel, where the Dimona nuclear reactor is located. Dimona has for long been identified as the epicentre of the Israeli regime’s military nuclear program. In response strikes were launched by …

The Centre invoked the Disaster Management Act, making the District Magistrates and Senior Superintendents of Police personally liable to ensure unhindered inter-State movement of vehicles carrying medical oxygen and to not restrict the supply to a particular State where the oxygen plant is located. The Disaster Management Act of 2005 …