News: A report titled “The India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative” was published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health. Facts: India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative: It was launched in 2015. It is a collaboration between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Public Health Foundation of India(PHFI), Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation(IHME) and senior… Continue reading Air pollution killed 1.7 million Indians in 2019: Lancet report
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[Download] 9PM Compilation – December, 2020 – Second week
Hello every one, We are posting a Compilation of 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of December– Second week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of December – Second week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – December, 2020 – Second week
Steps needed to make spectrum Auction successful
Context: Government should take lessons from 2016 spectrum auction failure and take steps to get the present auction right. Discuss the parameters on the auction of radio spectrum. A new round of auction has been cleared by government to be held using the methodology of Simultaneous Multiple Round Ascending (SMRA) after 4 years. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of… Continue reading Steps needed to make spectrum Auction successful
Mutated’ Covid-19 strain of UK spreads faster
Context- New mutated COVID-19 strain discovered in the United Kingdom underlines the need for adherence to Non-pharmaceutical interventions. More in news- A new variant of the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Britain and prompting high levels of concern. Precautionary measures taken by other countries- The United Kingdom stood shut off from the rest of Europe after several nations decided… Continue reading Mutated’ Covid-19 strain of UK spreads faster
Reasons behind Nepal’s political crisis and India’s stance
Context: PM Oli’s decision to opt for fresh elections by dissolving the lower house has created a new political crisis in Nepal. What is the current crisis in Nepal? Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s move to dissolve the Lower House of Parliament, in order to counter the discord within the ruling party and a challenge… Continue reading Reasons behind Nepal’s political crisis and India’s stance
Need for upgrading India-Europe relations
Context- Integrating Europe into India’s new strategic calculus must be a serious goal in 2021. Three latest developments underline Delhi’s altering strategic perceptions of Europe- India’s assist for France’s membership of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). This accession reflects the determination of France, an Indian Ocean rim country, to become more involved in the Indo-Pacific region. India… Continue reading Need for upgrading India-Europe relations
Impact of New Welfarism approach of government on nutrition
Context: The New welfarism approach followed by the present government can better explain the reason for the overall rise in stunting rates. Background The 5th round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) that covers dimensions such as health, nutrition, and the overall quality of lives, has been recently released. It provides reliable and independent evidence to… Continue reading Impact of New Welfarism approach of government on nutrition
Suitability of International Branch Campuses (IBC) in India’s education system
Context: Before allowing international branch campuses (IBC) to operate in India, their potential role and suitability in Indian Environment should be analysed . Background: Although National Education Policy 2020 has recommended allowing universities in the top 100 categories of the World University Rankings to operate in India, inadequate focus has been given to the potential role and suitability… Continue reading Suitability of International Branch Campuses (IBC) in India’s education system
Parliamentary Standing Committee recommendation on the management of COVID-19 situation
News: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has submitted its report to the Rajya Sabha Chairman on the management of Covid-19 situation. Facts: Key Suggestions given by Panel: Panel has given suggestion on the four aspects: The country’s preparedness Augmentation of health infrastructure Social impact Economic impact Source: The Hindu On Country’s preparedness Separate Wing: A separate wing may… Continue reading Parliamentary Standing Committee recommendation on the management of COVID-19 situation
Values of advertising
Context: Ethical values in advertising. What are the guiding principles for publishing advertisements in the newspaper? Principles: The code of business values has eight governing principles: honesty and integrity, respect, humility, excellence, consumer focus, transparency and fairness, neither favour nor discrimination, and finally, commitment to social good. A fair balance: If journalism is about maintaining a fair balance… Continue reading Values of advertising
