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[UPDATE] Official UPSC update regarding change of centres

Good afternoon People, UPSC has released an official notification regarding the change of centers . #1 According to the update, you can change your Prelim as well as Main examination centers. #2 The window of submitting the revised choice of Centres by the candidates will be operational in two phases i.e. 7th-13th July, 2020 (06.00… Continue reading [UPDATE] Official UPSC update regarding change of centres

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India accounts for 45.8 million of the world’s ‘missing females’, says UN report

News: United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA) has released the State of World Population Report 2020. Facts: Title of the report: ‘Against my will: defying the practices that harm women and girls and undermine equality’. Focus of the report: The report focuses on the problem of child marriage, son preference, gender biased sex selection(GBSS) and female genital… Continue reading India accounts for 45.8 million of the world’s ‘missing females’, says UN report

PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises(PM FME) scheme

News: Union Minister for Food Processing has launched the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises(PM FME) scheme. Facts: Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme Aim: To provide financial, technical and business support for the upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises. Duration: It will be implemented over a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25.… Continue reading PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises(PM FME) scheme

Explained: The G4 flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’, found by Chinese researchers?

News: Researchers in China have discovered a new strain of the H1N1 swine flu virus named G4 virus. Facts: G4 virus: It is a new strain of virus that has descended from the H1N1 Influenza that was responsible for the 2009 flu pandemic.  The evidence of the virus have been found in people who work… Continue reading Explained: The G4 flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’, found by Chinese researchers?

Infant mortality rate down but 1 in 31 children die within one year of life

News: Registrar General of India has released the Sample Registration System – Statistical Report 2018. Facts: Key Takeaways: Additional Facts: Sample Registration System:It is a demographic survey for providing reliable annual estimates of infant mortality rate, birth rate, death rate and other fertility and mortality indicators at the national and sub-national levels. It was initiated… Continue reading Infant mortality rate down but 1 in 31 children die within one year of life

Extension of Operation Greens from TOP to Total

News: Union Minister for Food Processing has announced the extension of Operation Greens from TOP (Tomato-Onion-Potato) crops to all Perishable Fruits & Vegetables (TOP to Total). Facts: Operation Greens: It was announced in the Budget 2018-2019 to stabilize the supply of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) crops.It is being implemented by the Ministry of Food… Continue reading Extension of Operation Greens from TOP to Total

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