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Post Quad era for India

Context: Future possible rearrangement of the global structures will have major consequences for India’s economic prosperity and technological future. What are the likely changes? Expansion of the Five Eyes forum with inclusion of India: Recently India was invited to join the Five Eyes meeting earlier this month in Tokyo on communications security. The growth of “Quad… Continue reading Post Quad era for India

Serological surveys

What are serological surveys Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research conducted two serosurveys: May 11 to June 4 and August 17 to September 22. What is serological survey? Serological surveys are used to detect the prevalence of antibodies against COVID-19/any diseases. Their purpose is to measure the proportion of a population already infected as evidenced… Continue reading Serological surveys

COVID-19 Nutrition fallout in wake of pandemic

Impact of COVID-19 Nutrition fallout in wake of pandemic Context – The COVID-19 crisis has affected the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme, threatening the food security of children from underprivileged communities. What are the key findings of recent Global Hunger Index (GHI) report? Alarming situation for India- India has been ranked at 94 among 107 countries in the Global Hunger Index… Continue reading COVID-19 Nutrition fallout in wake of pandemic

Mission Sagar II

News: Indian Naval Ship Airavat has arrived in Sudan with food aid as part of Mission Sagar II   Facts: Mission Sagar: It was launched by the Indian government to provide assistance to friendly foreign countries to overcome natural calamities and the coronavirus pandemic. Mission Sagar-I: It was undertaken in May-June 2020, wherein India reached… Continue reading Mission Sagar II

Explained: What is 16 Psyche, the asteroid believed to be worth $10,000 quadrillion?

News: A study has found that asteroid 16 Psyche could be made entirely of metal and is worth an estimated $10,000 quadrillion — more than the entire economy of Earth.   Facts: 16 Psyche: It is an asteroid which orbits between Mars and Jupiter. Where is it located? It is located around 370 million kilometres… Continue reading Explained: What is 16 Psyche, the asteroid believed to be worth $10,000 quadrillion?

Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI)

Nikkei India PMI or Purchasing Managers’ Index India’s Manufacturing PMI Surges to a Decade High in October, 2020. What is  Purchasing Managers Index  PMI? PMI or Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI) is an indicator of business activity both in the manufacturing and services sectors. It indicates the economic health and investor’s sentiments about the manufacturing and services… Continue reading Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI)

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 3rd November 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS paper 2 SC stays EC order revoking ‘star campaigner’ status of Nath The Hindu Page – 1 Syllabus Topic – Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary 2.) Education, the nation and the States The Hindu Page… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 3rd November 2020

9 PM Daily Brief – November 2,2020

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 Shifting trajectory Indian foreign policy Repopulation of prisons during pandemic is dangerous. Examining Examinations GS 3 Air India Strategic Sale Platform workers and their issues 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1: Shifting trajectory Indian foreign policy Source- The… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – November 2,2020

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