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Indian Cities Slip In Global Smart City Index

News: The Institute for Management Development(IMD) in collaboration with Singapore University for Technology and Design (SUTD) has released the 2020 Smart City Index(SCI). Facts: About the index: The index ranks cities based on economic and technological data as well as by their citizens’ perceptions of how “smart” their cities are. Cities Covered: Hundreds of citizens… Continue reading Indian Cities Slip In Global Smart City Index

Indian economy is heading for a K-shaped recovery and it won’t be a pretty sight

News: According to Economists, Indian economy is heading for a K-shaped recovery. Facts: K-shaped Recovery: It occurs when an economy recovers unevenly and there’s a separate trajectory for two segments of the society.  Examples: Industries like technology, retail, and software services have recovered while the travel, entertainment, hospitality, and food services industries have continued to… Continue reading Indian economy is heading for a K-shaped recovery and it won’t be a pretty sight

Explained: What is serial interval, and how can it be managed to control Covid-19?

News: According to a study, China which has now gone over a month without any locally transmitted Covid-19 cases was able to contain Covid-19 due to its ability to manage the serial interval. Facts: Serial Interval: It is the duration between symptom onset of a primary case and symptom onset of secondary cases(contacts) generated by… Continue reading Explained: What is serial interval, and how can it be managed to control Covid-19?

Prime minister inaugurates historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu In Bihar

News: The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the historic Kosi rail mega bridge in Bihar. Facts: Kosi Rail Mahasetu: It is a 1.9km long rail bridge that connects Nirmali and Bhaptiyahi(Saraigarh) in Bihar.The project was sanctioned by the Centre during 2003-04. Significance: The project provides a shorter route to the Northeast.It is also… Continue reading Prime minister inaugurates historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu In Bihar

NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan

News: United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has captured images depicting the wet and dry cycles of Etosha Pan in Africa. Facts: Etosha Pan: It is a large endorheic salt pan forming part of the Kalahari Basin in the north of Namibia.The pan is mostly dry but after a heavy rain, it will acquire… Continue reading NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan

ForumIAS’s FREE Open Test – Annual Simulator X | 19th Sept. 2020

Dear Friends, This is a reminder for registering for the ForumIAS Open Test – Simulator X for Prelims 2020. This weekend, write your last, but best mock with us. Discuss with peers and co-aspirants on the community – or better – ask your friends to write and share scores! Click below to register now https://go.forumias.com/159… Continue reading ForumIAS’s FREE Open Test – Annual Simulator X | 19th Sept. 2020

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India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer

News: India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) as Observer. Facts: Djibouti Code of Conduct(DCOC): It was established in 2009.It is a grouping on maritime matters aimed at repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean Region, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Members:… Continue reading India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer

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