News:In Assam, over 2,900 pigs have died due to African Swine Fever (ASF). This is the first time that an ASF outbreak has been reported in India. Facts: African Swine Fever: It is a highly contagious and fatal animal disease that infects and leads to an acute form of hemorrhagic fever in domestic and wild… Continue reading Explained: What is African Swine Fever reported in India for the first time?
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Prime minister to address Buddha Purnima celebrations
News:Indian Prime Minister will participate in the Buddha Purnima celebrations. Facts: Buddha Purnima also known as Vesak Purnima is the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The day commemorates birth, enlightenment and Death (or Parinirvana) of Lord Buddha, all of which is said to have taken place on the same day. The… Continue reading Prime minister to address Buddha Purnima celebrations
China’s new large rocket makes maiden flight
News:China has successfully launched the Long March 5B’ rocket and its prototype spacecraft from the Wenchang launch site in the southern island of Hainan,China. Facts: Long March 5B: It is a new version of the Long March 5 launcher, China’s most powerful rocket designed to: Transport astronauts to the permanent space station that China plans… Continue reading China’s new large rocket makes maiden flight
Amid high inflation, Iran to get a new currency
News:The Iranian parliament has approved a bill to allow a major overhaul in the country’s currency rial. Facts: Key Features of the Bill: It allows the government to slash four zeros from the rial and to replace Iranian national currency Rial with another basic unit of currency called Toman(redenomination).Each Toman will be equal to 10,000… Continue reading Amid high inflation, Iran to get a new currency
UPDATE on 9 PM Brief – REVAMPED
Hello All, Quick update. We have been taking up quality control measures on our Blog to make it relevant for the serious exam appearing candidates. Consequently, we have unpublished the 9PM brief of the past 5 days. We will be publishing the REVAMPED 9 PM Brief – in the old avatar where it was comprehensive,… Continue reading UPDATE on 9 PM Brief – REVAMPED
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Science & Technology) – May 7, 2020
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Why FCI is not JUST Food Corruption of India? Explained.
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: May 6, 2020
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New specified health warnings on tobacco product packs
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare amended Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008. Facts: New sets of specified health warnings for all tobacco product packs has been notified by the amendment. All tobacco products manufactured or imported or packaged on or after September 1, shall display the first images… Continue reading New specified health warnings on tobacco product packs
