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Why in News?Recently, the Deputy National Security Advisor (Deputy-NSA) level talk also known as ‘Colombo Security Conclave’ was concluded between India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.The meeting was hosted by Sri Lanka.About Colombo Security Conclave:

Why in News?Recently, the Delhi High Court has allowed the medical termination of pregnancy of a woman who had completed 22 weeks of gestation as the foetus was suffering from multiple abnormalities.In NewsRecently, the Delhi High Court has allowed the medica

Why in News?Retail prices of petrol and diesel have reached record highs in India. One major reason is a heavy tax on Petrol and diesel in India.Key Facts: The government states that the reason behind this rise in price is an increase in global crude prices by more than

Why in News?A 22-year-old climate activist got arrested for misusing a toolkit. Such instances raise a question of alleged misuse of power by the government officials.Background:The Delhi Police has already registered multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) post th

Why in News? According to a recent report by the United Nations, the goal of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 i.e. ‘Zero Hunger’ has been hit in the wake of the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.The zero hunger goal works in tande

Why in News?On 4th August 2021, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for continuation of the revised Samagra Shiksha Scheme for a period of five years i.e., from 2021-22 to 2025-26.Benefits:The scheme covers 1.16 million schools, over 156 million stud

Why in News?The Union government has said that it is not considering any proposal to restore Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds for FY21 and FY22.Background:The government had in April, 2020 decided not to operate MPLADS for the Fin

Why in News?Government launched ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas’ campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).About:Under Article 243 G of Constitution, Panchayats have been mandated for preparation and implementation of p

Why in News?India has assumed the rotating Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of August.This is India’s tenth tenure.This is also India’s first presidency in the UNSC during its 2021-22 tenure as a non-permanent

Topics: GS III ( Agriculture & Allied Sectors)/Pre & MainWhy in News?Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has recently released commemorative coins of Rs 75 denomination to mark the 75th Anniversary of FAO through video conferencing.He dedicated to the nation, 17 recently