Autocratisation Goes Viral Report India has been classified as an “electoral autocracy” in the annual report named Autocratisation Goes Viral of Sweden-based Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute. This report comes just after the US watchdog Freedom House downgraded India’s status to “partly free” in its ‘Freedom in the World 2021’ Key Points About V-Dem: The […]
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Indonesia’s Mt. Sinabung Mt. Sinabung, an active volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has erupted. Earlier, other volcanoes of Indonesia- Merapi volcano and Semeru volcano– had erupted. Key Points Sinabung: Sinabung (2,600-metre) is located in Karo regency, North Sumatra. Sinabung is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which is prone to seismic upheaval due
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France’s First Space Military Exercise: AsterX Amid the growing competition among the world powers in the field of space, France has begun its first space military exercises to test its ability to defend its satellites. Key Points About the Exercise: The exercise drills are codenamed “AsterX” to commemorate the first French satellite Asterix from 1956
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Bharat Bangla Maitri Bridge In Tripura’s South district, the Bharat Bangla Maitri Bridge was opened by the prime minister. Key Points : The Feni river, which runs between the Bangladeshi and Indian borders in Tripura State, is crossed by the Maitri Setu bridge. South Tripura is where Feni is originally from. The river travels into
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Exercise Dustlik-2 The second edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise “Dustlik-2” started in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand. Key Points Aim of the Exercise: Counter Insurgency (CI) and Counter Terrorism (CT) operations in mountainous, rural and urban scenarios under the United Nations (UN) mandate About the First Edition: Took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in November 2019 Significance: Uzbekistan
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Defence Acquisition Council’s Plans Multi billion deals for armed drones from the USA and advanced submarines under Project-75I are to be taken by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). Key Points India – USA Drone Deals: India has been looking to procure 30 armed drones, 10 for each service, from the USA but the process has
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Janaushadhi Diwas The Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) celebrated the 3rd Janaushadhi Diwas (7th March 2021) to spread awareness about quality generic medicines, available at low prices. Theme of Janaushadhi Diwas was “Seva Bhi – Rozgar bhi”. The Janaushadhi week was celebrated across the country from 1st-7th March 2021. As a part of
CERAWeek Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award The Prime Minister of India was conferred with the Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award by Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA). He was awarded for his commitment to expanding India’s leadership in sustainable development to meet the country’s, and the world’s, future energy needs. He addressed the CERAWeek
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Equine Herpes Virus Outbreak in Europe There has been an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) among horses in Europe. So far seven countries have confirmed EHV-1 cases: Spain, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Key Points About Equine Herpes Virus (EHV): Equine Herpes Virus is a common DNA virus that occurs in horse populations
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Biju Patnaik The birth anniversary of Biju Patnaik was celebrated (5th March). He is remembered as a freedom fighter, an Indian politician, an aviator and a businessman. Key Points Brief Profile: Bijayananda Patnaik was born on 5th March 1916, he is popularly known as Biju He was an ace pilot and joined the Royal Indian
