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9 PM Daily Brief – October 19th, 2020

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 India’s low rank in Global Health Index Police Reforms GS-3 Nutrient-based subsidy Growth through infrastructure and manufacturing Coal mining reforms Reason for October pollution 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1.India’s low rank in Global Health Index Source- The Hindu… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 19th, 2020

Delhi Air pollution on rise: Reasons and initiatives taken

With the onset of winters, Delhi Air pollution has started increasing.  Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category with stubble burning causing a rise in pollution levels. Air pollution in Delhi and the whole of the Indo Gangetic Plains is a complex phenomenon that is dependent on a variety of factors. The first and… Continue reading Delhi Air pollution on rise: Reasons and initiatives taken

Global tuberculosis report 2020

News: The World Health Organization(WHO) has released the Global tuberculosis report 2020.   Facts: Global tuberculosis report: It has been published annually since 1997. Purpose: It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease at global, regional and country levels.   Key… Continue reading Global tuberculosis report 2020

WHO releases interim results from Solidarity Trial

News: The World Health Organization(WHO) has made available interim results from the Solidarity Therapeutics Trial.   Facts: What is Solidarity Trial: It was initiated by WHO and its partners in order to help find an effective treatment for Covid-19. Drugs Covered: It covers four repurposed drugs or drug combinations — remde sivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and… Continue reading WHO releases interim results from Solidarity Trial

Session on Precision Agriculture by ICAR

News: A session on “Sensors and Sensing for Precision Agriculture” was organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI).   Facts: Precision Agriculture: It is an approach where inputs are utilised in precise amounts to get increased average yields compared to traditional cultivation techniques. How does it work? It uses information… Continue reading Session on Precision Agriculture by ICAR

UP Government launches Mission Shakti for security of women in the state

News: Uttar Pradesh government has launched a  6-month long women empowerment programme ‘Mission Shakti’.   Facts: Aim: To raise awareness and tackle crime against women in the state. Phases: The six month campaign has two phases: Mission Shakti: It will focus on spreading awareness towards ensuring the safety and dignity of women and girl-child. Operation… Continue reading UP Government launches Mission Shakti for security of women in the state

India successfully test-fires naval version of BrahMos missile

News: India has successfully tested a naval version of the BrahMos missile from the indigenously-built stealth destroyer, INS Chennai.   Facts: Brahmos Missile: It is a Supersonic Cruise missile that has been jointly developed by India and Russia.The missile has been named after the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva. Significance: The missile is capable of being… Continue reading India successfully test-fires naval version of BrahMos missile

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