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Explained: When does a disease become endemic?

News: The World Health Organisation(WHO) has said that novel coronavirus could become endemic to the world. Facts: Endemic: It refers to the constant presence and/or usual prevalence of a disease or infectious agent in a population within a geographic area. Example:Malaria and Chickenpox are endemic diseases where there are a predictable number of cases every… Continue reading Explained: When does a disease become endemic?

Government launches online portal to track movement of migrants

News:National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) has developed an online Dashboard called National Migrant Information System(NMIS). Facts: NMIS: It is an online dashboard to monitor and facilitate the inter state movement of migrant workers and their contact-tracing during lockdown across the country. Additional Facts: NDMA: It is the apex statutory body setup under Disaster Management Act, 2005.It… Continue reading Government launches online portal to track movement of migrants

Finance minister announces 4th tranche of economic measures

News:The Union Finance Minister has announced the 4th economic package under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Facts: Coal sector: Commercial mining will be introduced in the coal sector and the government monopoly in coal mining will be removed. Defence production:  Enhancing self-reliance in defence production- Indigenization of imported spares, separate budget provisioning for domestic capital procurement. … Continue reading Finance minister announces 4th tranche of economic measures

World Economic Situation and Prospects Report

News:World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) mid year 2020 Report has been released. Facts: The report is released jointly by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UN/DESA), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) and the five United Nations regional commissions. Key Takeaways: Global economy: It is forecast to shrink by 3.2% in 2020.… Continue reading World Economic Situation and Prospects Report

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