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Cancer treatment – Palliative care

Context- The present diversion of healthcare facilities and resources to COVID-19 has increased anxiety and confusion among people with cancer. What are the issues with dealing in cancer in a wake of COVID-19 pandemic? Treatment disruption– The uncertainty about treatment continuation due to the virus spread was stressful. Halt in Cancer screening programmes– These programmes… Continue reading Cancer treatment – Palliative care

Infra Investment

Context: Ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MOSPI) has released its latest report incomplete infrastructure projects. What were the problems highlighted in the MOSPI report? Inadequate data: The latest report showed that of a current total of 1,661 incomplete infrastructure projects, each costing above ₹150 crore, delays were assessable only for 754 projects on which timing… Continue reading Infra Investment

Crucial expertise of CAPFs

Context: The diverse experience of security forces has helped greatly in combating COVID-19. Discuss the role of CAPFs during the pandemic? Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) carry out the task of overcoming the disaster, by not only carrying out rescue and relief operations, but also by moderating the pains and problems arising out of the… Continue reading Crucial expertise of CAPFs

Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs launches initiatives for Cities

News: Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched several initiatives namely Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge and Data Maturity Assessment Framework Cycle 2. Facts:   Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge: What is it? It is a 3-year initiative that aims to support cities to develop, pilot and scale solutions that enhance the quality of life of young… Continue reading Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs launches initiatives for Cities

Interpol creates cybercrime-related communication services

News: INTERPOL has created two secure and flexible services to facilitate cybercrime-related communication among police and other stakeholders.   Facts: Cybercrime Knowledge Exchange workspace: It is open to law enforcement, governments, international organizations and cybersecurity industry experts to exchange non-police operational information on cybercrime. Cybercrime Collaborative Platform: It is a centralized information hub for the… Continue reading Interpol creates cybercrime-related communication services

Explained: The Miyas of Assam, and their char-chapori culture

News: A proposed “Miya museum” reflecting the culture and heritage of the people living in char-chapouris has stirred up a controversy in Assam.   Facts: Who are the Miyas? The ‘Miya’ community comprises descendants of Muslim migrants from East Bengal (now Bangladesh) to Assam.They came to be referred to as ‘Miyas’, often in a derogatory… Continue reading Explained: The Miyas of Assam, and their char-chapori culture

India – Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) Dialogue

News: India had a virtual meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC). During the meeting, India has asked the members of the GCC to facilitate the return of Indians who want to resume work with the relaxing of Covid-19-related restrictions.   Facts: Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC): It is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union established in… Continue reading India – Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) Dialogue

Facebook sued two companies for data scraping. What does this mean?

News: Facebook has sued two companies in the U.S. for data scraping from its platforms. Facts: Data Scraping or web scraping is the process of extracting data from a website.Scraper bots are designed to derive information from these websites.A user designing a bot to extract data is called a scraper. Why Data Scraping? Teams or… Continue reading Facebook sued two companies for data scraping. What does this mean?

Government forms committee to review TRP guidelines

News: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has constituted a four-member committee to review the guidelines on TRPs (Television Rating Points).   Facts: Chaired by: The committee will be chaired by Shashi S. Vempati, CEO, Prasar Bharti. Terms of Reference: The Terms of Reference for the Committee shall be as under: Study past recommendations made by… Continue reading Government forms committee to review TRP guidelines

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