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How to deal with Avian influenza?

Synopsis: Avian influenza must be stopped before continuous spread amongst humans.  Influenza type A viruses cause Bird flu, a highly contagious viral disease. Normally birds are carriers of this virus, takes it across the continent, though unaffected themselves, affect a large population of other birds.  These viruses mainly affect poultry birds such as chickens and turkeys. Although rare, this virus sometimes also… Continue reading How to deal with Avian influenza?

Preparing workforce for COVID vaccination

Synopsis:India is near vaccine roll out, but it lacks trained healthcare workers for the job.   Introduction   The permission of two COVID-19 vaccinats for emergency use is nearing. There is now hope of an end to the pandemic. But for the administration of vaccination and treatment properly and skillfully, a trained and effective workforce is… Continue reading Preparing workforce for COVID vaccination

USTR slams India’s Equalisation levy

News: US Trade Representative (USTR) has released the findings of the Section 301 report.   Source: The Hindu  The report has said that India’s 2% equalisation levy is unreasonable or discriminatory potentially attracting withdrawal of US trade concessions or duties on Indian exports.   What is Equalisation Levy?  When was 2% Equalisation Levy introduced? In the Finance Bill 2020-21 a 2% digital service tax (DST) was… Continue reading USTR slams India’s Equalisation levy

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 9th January, 2021

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ For yesterday’s Current Affairs – Click Here GS PAper 1 A salary to women for domestic work institutionalises idea of men as ‘providers’ | The Indian Express Indian Express page – 10 Syllabus Topic – Society – Women and related… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 9th January, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 8, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS – Paper 2  How to deal with Avian influenza? Preparing workforce for COVID vaccination GS – Paper 3  USTR slams India’s Equalisation levy How to deal with Avian influenza?  Source: The Hindu  Syllabus: GS 2  Synopsis: Avian influenza must be stopped before continuous spread… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 8, 2021

Contradictions between farm laws and the MSP system

This article has been created based on the Indian Express article “Misunderstanding the MSP”   Synopsis- Mere amendments to farm laws will not solve the MSP issue, as the MSP system may not be able to face the private system of farm laws. Syllabus– GS Paper III (Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices)… Continue reading Contradictions between farm laws and the MSP system

Government approves new scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir

News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir. Facts: Aim: To develop development of Manufacturing as well as Service Sector Units in J&K which will generate employment and leads to the socio economic development of the area. Incentives: The following incentives would be available… Continue reading Government approves new scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir

PM inaugurates Rewari – Madar section on Western corridor

News: The Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the Rewari – Madar section on Western Corridor. Facts: Rewari – Madar section: It is a part of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor(WDFC).It falls in Haryana (for approximately 79 Km in Mahendragarh & Rewari districts) and Rajasthan (approximately 227 Km in Jaipur, Ajmer, Sikar, Nagaur and Alwar districts)… Continue reading PM inaugurates Rewari – Madar section on Western corridor

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