News: Union Minister has addressed the 1st ever Ministerial Meeting of G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group. Facts: G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group: It was set up in June 2010 at the Toronto Summit of G-20. Objective: To prepare comprehensive recommendations for consideration by leaders on how the G20 could continue to make practical and valuable contributions to international efforts… Continue reading G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group
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One in six children living in extreme poverty: World Bank and UNICEF
News: World Bank Group and UN Children’s Fund(UNICEF) has released a report titled “Global Estimate of Children in Monetary Poverty”. Facts: Key Highlights from the report: An estimated 1 in 6 children globally lived in extreme poverty(surviving on less than $1.90 a day) before the pandemic and this is set to worsen significantly. Sub Saharan Africa… Continue reading One in six children living in extreme poverty: World Bank and UNICEF
India assumes Chairmanship of Governing Body of ILO after 35 years
News: After 35 years, India has assumed the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of International Labour Organization(ILO). Facts: International Labour Organization(ILO): Established in: 1919 Aim: To promote social and economic justice through setting up of international labour standards. Members: 187 member states Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Significance: It is the first affiliated specialized agency of the United… Continue reading India assumes Chairmanship of Governing Body of ILO after 35 years
Serum Institute of India, IAVI and Merck join forces to develop COVID-19 antibodies
News: Serum Institute of India(SII) and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) have announced an agreement with pharmaceutical major Merck to develop SARS-CoV-2 neutralising monoclonal antibodies(mAbs). Facts: What are Monoclonal Antibodies? They are man-made proteins that act like human antibodies in the immune system.They are made by cloning a unique white blood cell. Features: Monoclonal antibodies can… Continue reading Serum Institute of India, IAVI and Merck join forces to develop COVID-19 antibodies
DRDO executes final user trial of Nag anti-tank missile
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully carried out the final user trial of the Anti Tank Guided Missile(ATGM), Nag. Facts: Nag: It is a third-generation, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by DRDO. Purpose: The missile has been developed to strike and neutralise highly-fortified enemy tanks in day and night conditions. Range: The missile has a range… Continue reading DRDO executes final user trial of Nag anti-tank missile
Global Hunger Index (GHI) | 24th October, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 7pm editorial Summary for today Hunger and Solutions Context: India ranked 94 in the Global Hunger Index 2020 among 107 countries. What are the indicators of Global Hunger Index (GHI)? Where does India stand? The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2020 report has placed India at 94thposition among 107… Continue reading Global Hunger Index (GHI) | 24th October, 2020
International Labour Organization (ILO)
News: After 35 years, India has assumed the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of International Labour Organization(ILO). International Labour Organization(ILO): Established in: 1919 Aim: To promote social and economic justice through setting up of international labour standards. Members: 187 member states Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Significance: It is the first affiliated specialized agency of the United… Continue reading International Labour Organization (ILO)
G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group
News: Union Minister has addressed the 1st ever Ministerial Meeting of G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group. Facts: G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group: It was set up in June 2010 at the Toronto Summit of G-20. Objective: To prepare comprehensive recommendations for consideration by leaders on how the G20 could continue to make practical and valuable contributions to… Continue reading G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group
[Download] 9PM Compilation – October, 2020 – 2nd week
Hello every one, We are posting Compilation of 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of October – Second week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of October – Second week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – October, 2020 – 2nd week
Farmers’ Produce Trading and Commerce Act 2020
What is Agriculture Produce Market Regulation (APMC) acts? From the 1960s, there have been concerted efforts to bring all wholesale markets for agricultural produce in various states under the Agriculture Produce Market Regulation (APMC) acts. All states, except Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur, enacted such laws. The APMC Acts mandated that the sale/purchase of… Continue reading Farmers’ Produce Trading and Commerce Act 2020
