273 million Indians out of poverty in 10 years

News: The 2020 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) has been released. Facts: Released by: The index has been released by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative(OPHI) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme. Aim: To provide a comprehensive picture of global trends in multidimensional poverty. Title of the report: Charting pathways out of multidimensional poverty:… Continue reading 273 million Indians out of poverty in 10 years

BlackRock malware steals password, credit card details from 337 Android apps

News: A new Android malware named BlackRock has been discovered that steals data such as password and credit card details from apps such as Gmail, Amazon, Netflix, Uber and more. Facts: Blackrock: It is a Trojan malware that is based on the source code of the Xeres malware, itself derived from malware called LokiBot. How… Continue reading BlackRock malware steals password, credit card details from 337 Android apps

United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars

News: The United Arab Emirates has launched its Emirates Mars mission from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center. Facts: HOPE Spacecraft or Emirates Mars Mission: It is a Mars mission launched by the United Arab Emirates.It is also the first interplanetary mission for the Arab World. Aim:  To search for the connection between current martian weather and… Continue reading United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars

Explained: Why community transmission no longer matters at this stage

News: The Government of India insists that COVID-19 has still not reached a stage of community transmission in spite of more than 1.1 million people having been infected with the novel coronavirus in India. Facts: Stages of Transmission: Stage 1- Imported Transmission: It is when cases are imported from affected countries without any local origin… Continue reading Explained: Why community transmission no longer matters at this stage

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