Context: President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan. More in news: President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East plan, “Peace to Prosperity: A Vision to Improve the Lives of the Palestinian and Israeli People.” West Asia: West Asia includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Georgia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. West Asia or the Middle East routinely makes headlines due… Continue reading 7 PM | Old faultlines new west Asia | 4th February 2020
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SATHI Initiative
News:Department of Science & Technology has launched a scheme called Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes(SATHI). Facts: About SATHI: Aim:To provide shared, professionally managed and strong Science and Technology infrastructure centres in the country which is readily accessible to academia, start-ups, manufacturing, industry and R&D labs. These Centres houses major analytical instruments to provide common… Continue reading SATHI Initiative
CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts
News:Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),a Department of Biotechnology(DBT) backed global coalition is funding research for coronavirus vaccine. Facts: About CEPI: CEPI is a global partnership between public, private, philanthropic and civil society organisations launched at World a Economic forum(WEF), Davos in 2017. It’s aim is to accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious… Continue reading CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts
Santusht Portal
News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment has launched the Santusht Portal. Facts: About the Portal: It has been constituted under the Office of Minister of State for Labour and Employment. Aim:To promote transparency, accountability, effective delivery of public services and implementation of policies, schemes of Ministry of Labour and Employment at grassroot… Continue reading Santusht Portal
10% Indians to develop cancer, 1 in 15 will die of disease:WHO
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report on World Cancer Day. Facts: About the report: The report aims to set the global agenda on cancer, mobilise stakeholders and help countries set priorities for investing in cancer control and universal health coverage. Report on India: One in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime… Continue reading 10% Indians to develop cancer, 1 in 15 will die of disease:WHO
Poompuhar:Scientists to digitally recreate Tamil Nadu port city
News:The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched ‘Project Digital Poompuhar’ to recreate the Chola Dynasty port city,Poompuhar in Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Poompuhar: Poompuhar was once an ancient port city which served as the capital of the early Chola kings in Tamilakam.It is also mentioned in works of Sangam Tamil literature. The port… Continue reading Poompuhar:Scientists to digitally recreate Tamil Nadu port city
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras
News:Government has informed that around 723 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras has been established till January,2020. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras(PMKK): Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra(PMKK) are Skill training centres established by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship ( MSDE). The National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) is the implementing agency. The initiative focuses on the creation… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras
International Maritime Bureau(IMB):Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
News:The International Chamber of Commerce has released the International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) annual piracy report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: There was an overall decline in piracy incidents globally in the year 2019. However,there was an alarming increase in piracy related incidents across the Gulf of Guinea. The number of crew kidnapped in the… Continue reading International Maritime Bureau(IMB):Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Daily Quiz #79 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 4, 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #79 February 4, 2020
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