News:Ethiopia is building one of the largest dams in the world named Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam(GERD). Facts: About the Dam: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam(GERD) which was formerly known as the Millennium Dam is located in Ethiopia, on the Blue Nile River about 40km east of Sudan. The dam will be the largest hydroelectric power… Continue reading Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam(GERD)
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OneHealth concept
News:Recently,the concept of ‘One Health’ is gaining importance as most of the contagious diseases affecting humans are zoonotic (animal to man origin) in nature. Facts: About One Health Concept: One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral approach working at the local, national, and global levels with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection… Continue reading OneHealth concept
What is community transmission?
News:Recently,the government has said that there has been no community transmission of COVID-19 in India as the coronavirus pandemic spreads around the world. Facts: About Community Transmission: Community transmission happens when a patient who is not exposed to anyone known to be infected and has not travelled to countries in which the virus is circulating… Continue reading What is community transmission?
Boko Haram
News:Recently,Boko Haram has killed six Nigerian soldiers in an ambush attack. Facts: About Boko Haram: Boko Haram is a violent Islamist insurgent group founded in 2002 in Northeast Nigeria which has spread to neighbouring West African nations of Niger, Chad and Cameroon. It was initially founded to oppose Western education which now wants an Islamic… Continue reading Boko Haram
Uttar Pradesh passes ordinance to recover damages to the property during protests, strikes
News:’Uttar Pradesh Recovery of Damages to Public and Private Property Ordinance, 2020′ has been passed by the Uttar Pradesh governor Facts: With the ordinance, a person participating in a protest, political rally, strike, or shutdown has to give compensation in case of damage to public or private property caused by him or her. It also… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh passes ordinance to recover damages to the property during protests, strikes
National Career Services (NCS) scheme
News:The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour in its report has highlighted the under-utilisation of funds by the Union Labour and Employment Ministry. The under-utilization of funds was most in case of National Career service (NCS) Scheme. Facts: About NCS Scheme It is one of the mission mode projects under the umbrella of the E-Governance Plan.… Continue reading National Career Services (NCS) scheme
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 17, 2020
Discuss various stages of public health response to epidemic outbreaks. Discuss how India can prepare for any future epidemic risks? [read more] Indian Express Critically discuss the recent NITI Aayog’s proposal to build tourism villas in Andaman-Nicobar and Lakshadweep archipelagos. The Hindu What is ‘One Health? Discuss its need and significance in context of rising zoonotic… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 17, 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 16, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 16th, 2020
Explained:What is floor test News: Recently, the Madhya Pradesh Governor has ordered a floor test in the state Assembly to allow the State Government to prove its majority. Facts: About Floor Test: A floor test is primarily taken to know whether the executive enjoys the confidence of the legislature. It is a constitutional mechanism under… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 16th, 2020
7 PM | The role of women in developing a knowledge economy | 16th March 2020
Context: Knowledge economy and the role of women in India’s growth. According to a recent study, women make up only 14% of the 280,000 scientists, engineers, and technologists in research and development institutions across the country. However, a rapidly growing India requires a highly skilled technical workforce that is crucial for developing a knowledge economy.… Continue reading 7 PM | The role of women in developing a knowledge economy | 16th March 2020
