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Explained: The discovery of Hepatitis C virus that helped three scientists win the Medicine Nobel

News: The 2020 Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology has been awarded to Americans Harvey J Alter and Charles M Rice and British scientist Michael Houghton for the discovery of the Hepatitis C virus. Facts: Hepatitis C: It is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV): the virus can cause both acute… Continue reading Explained: The discovery of Hepatitis C virus that helped three scientists win the Medicine Nobel

Prime minister inaugurates Atal Tunnel

News: Prime Minister has inaugurated the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh Rohtang. Facts: Atal Tunnel (earlier known as Rohtang Tunnel): It is a 9.02 km long tunnel that connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Significance: The tunnel is the world’s longest highway tunnel above the altitude of 10,000 feet (3000 metres). Constructed by:… Continue reading Prime minister inaugurates Atal Tunnel

Chardham committee alleges violations of Supreme Court orders

News: The chairman of a Supreme Court-appointed expert committee under Ravi Chopra has alleged violations of the court orders in the execution of the Chardham road project. Facts: Chardham Road Project: It is a project that involves developing and widening 900-km of national highways connecting the holy Hindu pilgrimage sites of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and… Continue reading Chardham committee alleges violations of Supreme Court orders

UPSC Prelims 2020 answer key for all sets (A, B, C, D)

UPSC Prelims 2020 answer key for every set has been posted in the table below or you can use our score calculator for the same. Score calculator  UPSC Prelims 2020 was conducted on Sunday, October 4th and it has been reported that more than 50% of the candidates skipped the exam. About UPSC Prelims  Civil… Continue reading UPSC Prelims 2020 answer key for all sets (A, B, C, D)

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