Daily Current Affairs  – 9 November 2021

In News The Star College Mentorship Programme was launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology. It will help young scientists and students to innovate and find solutions to future challenges through peer learning & hand-holding. About the Program: It was the first-ever Mentorship Programme for Young Innovators to mark the 75th Year of India’s […]

In News The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry has launched the 3rd edition of the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) report, 2021. About Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Index It is a composite indicator to assess international trade logistics across states and Union territories.  LEADS is an attempt to bring Longevity, Efficiency, […]

In News The President of India has presented the Padma Awards to the recipient for the year 2020. 7 Padma Vibhushans, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri awards. Padma Awards  About: Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India. Announced annually on the eve of Republic Day (26th January).  Awardees are […]

In News The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index was released by the Harm Reduction Consortium. About the Index Aim: It is a unique tool that documents, measures and compares national-level drug policies, providing each country with a score and ranking that shows how much their drug policies and their implementation align with the UN principles […]

In News The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated Srinagar as a part of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Highlights of the News 295 across the globe: UNESCO designated 49 other cities too as a part of the creative cities network. With this, the total number of creative cities in the […]

In News Researchers in Indonesia have found a way to fight disease-bearing mosquitoes by breeding a species of the insect which carries a kind of bacteria that prevents viruses like dengue from growing inside them. All about the recent research Breeding a species of mosquito: Researchers in Indonesia are breeding a species of mosquito which […]

In News Recently, France stressed continuing its commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. About France termed its partnership with India as a major pillar of its Indo Pacific strategy. France’s resolve to expand strategic cooperation with India came nearly two months after the unveiling of a new security alliance (AUKUS) by Australia, the UK and the […]

In News With a rise in the number of Zika virus cases in Uttar Pradesh, doctors have advised that people should avoid all non-essential travel to areas reporting cases. Matter of Concern According to information released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), a majority of those infected with Zika virus disease either remain asymptomatic (up […]

In News December is the best time to translocate the rhinoceros of Assam as flood waters subside by that time as per a study published in Pachyderm journal.  Who conducted the study?  The study was carried out in two protected areas in the Brahmaputra river Valley Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and  Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) […]

In News The Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has omitted Rule 5 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), Rules 2011 to safeguard the interest of consumers. Rule 5 defines Schedule II prescribing the pack sizes of various types of commodities.  Proposed Amendment The amendments are to […]