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Explained: When does a disease become endemic?

News: The World Health Organisation(WHO) has said that novel coronavirus could become endemic to the world. Facts: Endemic: It refers to the constant presence and/or usual prevalence of a disease or infectious agent in a population within a geographic area. Example:Malaria and Chickenpox are endemic diseases where there are a predictable number of cases every… Continue reading Explained: When does a disease become endemic?

Government launches online portal to track movement of migrants

News:National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) has developed an online Dashboard called National Migrant Information System(NMIS). Facts: NMIS: It is an online dashboard to monitor and facilitate the inter state movement of migrant workers and their contact-tracing during lockdown across the country. Additional Facts: NDMA: It is the apex statutory body setup under Disaster Management Act, 2005.It… Continue reading Government launches online portal to track movement of migrants

Finance minister announces 4th tranche of economic measures

News:The Union Finance Minister has announced the 4th economic package under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Facts: Coal sector: Commercial mining will be introduced in the coal sector and the government monopoly in coal mining will be removed. Defence production:  Enhancing self-reliance in defence production- Indigenization of imported spares, separate budget provisioning for domestic capital procurement. … Continue reading Finance minister announces 4th tranche of economic measures

World Economic Situation and Prospects Report

News:World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) mid year 2020 Report has been released. Facts: The report is released jointly by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UN/DESA), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) and the five United Nations regional commissions. Key Takeaways: Global economy: It is forecast to shrink by 3.2% in 2020.… Continue reading World Economic Situation and Prospects Report

Army proposes three-year-tour of duty for citizens

News:The Indian Army is considering a model called the “Tour of Duty” Scheme. Facts: Tour of Duty Scheme: It is a proposed voluntary service to allow civilians of the country to join the Indian Army for three years and serve as both officers or jawan in the army. Currently, the only option apart from regular… Continue reading Army proposes three-year-tour of duty for citizens

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