UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS

A mutated variant of the novel coronavirus has been associated with recent infections in England. Implications mutation means a change in the genetic sequence of the virus.

The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) took a number of decisions, including changed the way on which the cannabis is internationally regulated, including its reclassification out of the most dangerous category of drugs.

India and US will draw up a biennial work plan to implement the Memorandum of Understanding which will include detailed planning for carrying out co-operation activities, including the scope of action.

Over the past few years, there have been many strains in ties with neighbors, for instance, with Nepal over its Constitution in 2015 and now over the newely launched map, and with Bangladesh over the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Recently released report by the International Labour Organisation, revealed the shocking facts of wage impact due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Detailed planning of phased distribution of Corona vaccine to the general public.Ensuring that the vaccine against the coronavirus disease reaches everyone in the country dominated the discussion in the recently held meetings at higher official level.

US President Donald Trump has exercised his powers under the Constitution to pardon Michael Flynn, who was his former National Security Advisor.

In the recently held 17^th ASEAN -India summit on virtual platform, alternate supply chains, South China Sea were the key focuses, both reaffirming the importance of "upholding 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea UNCLOS".

India has shared moments under the presidency of Trump, having too many shades, be it unwarranted interference in Kashmir issue by the US President or his browbeating on supply

Biodiversity hotspots across the world have lost 148 million hectares of land to agriculture and urbanization in 24 years.