Year: 2020

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd October 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper – 1 Nothing in this section today GS Paper – 2 #1 Govt revises base year for CPI-IW, adds weight to housing, education, health Syllabus Topic -Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education,… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd October 2020

9 PM Daily Brief – October 22nd, 2020

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-1 The plight of Sanitation workers GS-2 NEP: Computational Thinking Precautions during festive season GS-3 Digital payment system in India Durga Puja and Economy 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1.The plight of Sanitation workers Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS-1- Society… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 22nd, 2020

COVID/Corona Vaccine development in India: Progress and challenges

News: At present development of 34 COVID/Corona Vaccine candidates, is at Clinical Trials Level. 8 COVID/Corona Vaccines are on the 3rd stage of Clinical Trials. News developments In India at least 8 COVID/Corona Vaccine candidates are being developed, of there almost 3 vaccine candidates at advanced stages of development. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine or ChAdOx1 is… Continue reading COVID/Corona Vaccine development in India: Progress and challenges

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India successfully test-fired the Stand-off Anti-tank(SANT) Missile off the coast of Odisha

News: India has successfully flight tested an indigenously developed Stand-off Anti-tank(SANT) missile from a ground-based platform off Odisha coast.   Facts: SANT Missile: It is an air-to-surface missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) for the Indian Air Force. Range: The missile can destroy targets 15 km to 20 km away. Upgraded Version: The… Continue reading India successfully test-fired the Stand-off Anti-tank(SANT) Missile off the coast of Odisha

Explained: The giant cat drawing at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Peru

News: A giant cat geoglyph was discovered on a hill at the famous Nazca Lines site in Peru.   Facts: Nazca Lines: These are a group of geoglyphs or large designs made on the ground by creators using elements of the landscape such as stones, gravel, dirt or lumber. Location: The site is around 450… Continue reading Explained: The giant cat drawing at a UNESCO World Heritage site in Peru

Durga Puja and Economy

How important are festivals for the economy? In 2020, the projected size of the Durga Puja economy could be about 2 lakh crores (13-14% of West Bengal’s GDP). Puja shopping for apparel, shoes, electronic gadgets, spending over idols, pandals, and tourism, all contribute to the economy. Contribution of Durga puja festival to the economy is… Continue reading Durga Puja and Economy

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National Deworming Day: 14 States Record Decline In Worm Infection

News: Since the launch of the ‘National Deworming Day’ in 2015, 14 states have shown a reduction in worm infections prevalent among children while nine states showed a substantial decline.   Facts: National Deworming Day(NDD): It is observed bi-annually since 2015 by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Aim: It is aimed at eradicating… Continue reading National Deworming Day: 14 States Record Decline In Worm Infection

IIT Kharagpur launched COVIRAP

News: Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Kharagpur has launched a Covid-19 test called ‘COVIRAP’.   Facts: COVIRAP: It is a cuboid-shaped portable testing device that can deliver results in an hour making it an effective tool to scale up Covid-19 screening in peripheral and rural areas. Benefits of COVIRAP: Economical: It is a cheaper and quicker… Continue reading IIT Kharagpur launched COVIRAP

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