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WHO releases Global Health Estimates 2019

Source: Click here News: World Health Organization(WHO) has released the Global Health Estimates 2019. Facts: Global Health Estimates: The report provides a comprehensive and comparable assessment of mortality and loss of health due to diseases and injuries for all regions of the world.The new data of Global Health Estimates cover the period from 2000 to 2019. Key… Continue reading WHO releases Global Health Estimates 2019

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 12th December 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 1 Not all Indian droughts are caused by El Nino The Hindu Page – 8 Syllabus Topic – Geography – Climatology GS Paper 2 Centre’s vista | The Indian Express Indian Express Page – 1  Syllabus Topic –… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 12th December 2020

9 PM Daily Brief – December 11, 2020

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 Karnataka’s cow protection bill Iran Nuclear Deal GS 3 Government policies – harder to implement Farmer-govt Talks Emissions Gap Report 2020 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY Karnataka’s cow protection bill Source: Indian Express Gs2: Government Policies and Interventions… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – December 11, 2020

Qrious Project: Why petrol price is increasing in India? How and why should India achieve “End of oil-age”?

Adding to the already high stress on the economy due to technical recession and inflation, OIL MARKETING companies have hiked the prices of petrol and diesel by over Rs. 2 and by nearly Rs. 3.50, respectively, since November 19, after a period of 59 days when prices were held static.  But why the petrol price… Continue reading Qrious Project: Why petrol price is increasing in India? How and why should India achieve “End of oil-age”?

Karnataka’s cow protection bill

Context: The Karnataka’s cow protection bill, like similar laws in other states affects rural economy. Background Recently, Karnataka state’s Vidhan Sabha passed the contentious cattle protection bill that had been passed by the state assembly 10 years ago which could not enter the statute book because the governor refused assent. What are the issues involved?… Continue reading Karnataka’s cow protection bill

Government policies – harder to implement

Context- The government’s dismissal of the concerns of farmers and workers with bold reforms is not only bad for democracy, it reduces quality of policies and also makes them harder to implement. Contents1 What is the core problem in agriculture sector in India?2 Possible solution-3 What are the issues with new farms and labour laws?4… Continue reading Government policies – harder to implement

Iran Nuclear Deal

Context: How the Iran Nuclear deal has shaped till now. Contents1 How, the Iran nuclear deal was approached   differently under different US presidents?2 Why were the Israel and Saudi’s upset over lifting Sanctions?3 How it helped Iran rivals?4 What are the motives of Israel at present? How, the Iran nuclear deal was approached   differently under… Continue reading Iran Nuclear Deal

Emissions Gap Report 2020

News: United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released the Emissions Gap Report,2020. Facts: Emissions gap report: The report assesses the gap between anticipated emissions and levels consistent with the Paris Agreement goals of limiting global warming this century to well below 2°C and pursuing 1.5°C. Key Takeaways: Temperature Rise: World is still heading for a temperature… Continue reading Emissions Gap Report 2020

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