Why in the news? The declining immunity against Japanese Encephalitis is leading to increased threat of Dengue fever. Japanese Encephalitis What is it?: It is a vector-borne viral disease caused by the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV). First identified in Japan … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Kamchatka Peninsula. Kamchatka Peninsula and Tectonics in the Region Kamchatka Peninsula Location: The Kamchatka Peninsula is a 1,250-kilometre-long peninsula in the Russian Far East. It includes the Kamchatka Peninsula, the Commander … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently de-listed a total of 474 more Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPP) for flouting norms, including not contesting elections in the last six years. De-Listing of Political Parties What is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? U.N Investigators reported Genocide in Gaza; Israel rejected it saying the report is false and distorted. Genocide What is it?: UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948) defines it as- … Continue reading →