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Centre raises borrowing limit of states from 3 pc of GSDP to 5 pc in FY21

News: The Central Government has increased the borrowing limit of states from 3% of gross state domestic product (GSDP) to 5%. Facts: Key Facts: States have so far borrowed only 14% of the 3% of GSDP limit which is authorised to them while 86% of the limit remains unutilized.However,the limit of states has now been… Continue reading Centre raises borrowing limit of states from 3 pc of GSDP to 5 pc in FY21

India welcomes Afghan power-sharing deal

News: India has welcomed the power-sharing deal announced by Afghanistan between President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah which ended political discord caused by last year’s disputed presidential election. Facts: Key Provisions of the Deal: Ashraf Ghani will stay as the president of Afghanistan while Abdullah will appoint half of the cabinet and will… Continue reading India welcomes Afghan power-sharing deal

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

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