The eastern coast of India was hit by supercyclone Amphan formed in the Bay of Bengal which has caused massive destruction to the states of West Bengal and Odisha. The article includes a video explaining tropical cyclones and why some cyclones are called supercyclones. Details from the news are important for both prelims and mains.
The article looks into the special need of the elderly population in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic. The Central Government has announced a one off payment of Rs 1000 and an increase in the pension [Read More]
The Union government approved an amendment to the 65 year old Essential Commodities Act, removing cereals, pulses, oil seeds, edible oils, onions and potatoes from the list of essential commodities. This move comes to invite [Read More]
The US has accused China of conducting low yield nuclear tests in its Lop Nur test site in violation of the CTBT. The US has also accused Russia with same. However, both countries have refuted [Read More]
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