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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 22nd, 2019
Global Terrorism Index 2019 News:The Global Terrorism Index(GTI),2019 has been released. Facts: About Global Terrorism Index(GTI): The Global Terrorism Index(GTI) is published by the Institute for Economics & Peace. The index provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism. The report ranks 163 countries according to how impacted they are… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 22nd, 2019
Avian botulism reason for bird deaths near Sambhar Lake
News: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, has confirmed that avian botulism as the reason for mass mortality of birds, at Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan. Facts: About Avian botulism It is a neuro-muscular illness caused by ingestion of toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The bacteria is anaerobic in nature and is commonly… Continue reading Avian botulism reason for bird deaths near Sambhar Lake
On global cybercrime, India votes in favour of Russia-led resolution
News: A UN committee has passed a Russian-led resolution entitled “Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes”. India has voted in favour of the resolution. Facts: About “Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes” Aim: The resolution is aimed at promoting a global consensus and working out… Continue reading On global cybercrime, India votes in favour of Russia-led resolution
Electoral bonds: More than 91% donations over Rs 1 crore each
News: According to RTI documents, electoral bonds with denomination of Rs 1 crore accounted for more than 91% of the Rs 5,896 crore raised between March 1, 2018 and July 24, 2019. Facts: About Electoral Bond Scheme It is a non-interest bearing financial instrument which can be used by people/company incorporated in India for funding… Continue reading Electoral bonds: More than 91% donations over Rs 1 crore each
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
News: Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 will be rolled out on 2nd December 2019 and it will continue till March 2020 Facts: About Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 Aim: To escalate efforts to achieve the goal of attaining a 90% national immunization coverage across India Coverage: The program will be delivered in 272 districts of… Continue reading Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
Daily Quiz #19 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 22, 2019
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Global Terrorism Index 2019
News:The Global Terrorism Index(GTI),2019 has been released. Facts: About Global Terrorism Index(GTI): The Global Terrorism Index(GTI) is published by the Institute for Economics & Peace. The index provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism. The report ranks 163 countries according to how impacted they are by terrorism. The indicators… Continue reading Global Terrorism Index 2019
To ensure post-marketing safety of vaccines, govt to expand the reach of 3S project
News:The central government has decided to expand the reach of the Smart Safety Surveillance or 3S programme to optimize post-marketing surveillance of priority drugs and vaccines. Facts: About Smart Safety Surveillance(3S) Programme: The programme was introduced by the World Health Organization(WHO) in India considering limited safety data on vaccines in the country. The programme is… Continue reading To ensure post-marketing safety of vaccines, govt to expand the reach of 3S project
Srisailam dam in need of urgent maintenance
News:Waterman of India Rajendra Singh has said that the Srisailam Dam in Andhra Pradesh needs repair, protection and maintenance works under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project. Facts: About Srisailam Dam: The Srisailam dam is constructed across the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh.It is located in the Nallamala hills. Several floods in the region have… Continue reading Srisailam dam in need of urgent maintenance
