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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 26th, 2020
Two-thirds of most polluted cities are in India: global report News: Pollution tracker IQAir and Greenpeace released the 2019 World Air Quality Report. The ranking in the report is based on a comparison of PM2.5 levels. Facts: Key Takeaways: 90% of the global population breathe unsafe air Most polluted countries (accounting for population): Bangladesh, Pakistan,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 26th, 2020
7 PM | With pacts on defence, oil and LNG, new chapter begins in India-US relations| 26th February, 2020
Context: Outcome of US President Trump’s visit to India. More in news: The President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, paid a State Visit to India on 24-25 February 2020, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit: Both the leaders, Prime Minister Modi and President… Continue reading 7 PM | With pacts on defence, oil and LNG, new chapter begins in India-US relations| 26th February, 2020
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 26, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 26th February 2020
1. An independent and integrated judiciary is the basic pillar of parliamentary democracy. Comment. Answer 2. Discuss the potential application of artificial intelligence in the healthcare system. Also mention, steps taken by the government to promote artificial intelligence in India. Answer 3. Economic survey 2020, highlights that India’s aspiration to become a $5 trillion economy… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 26th February 2020
US President’s Visit to India
News:The US President is on a visit to India.During his visit,several agreements were signed between India and the United States. Facts: India and the United States have decided to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership(CGSP). The CGSP will include issues such as defence, security cooperation and revitalisation of the Indo-Pacific with… Continue reading US President’s Visit to India
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund(RIDF)
News:National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 400 crore to UT of J&K under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund(RIDF). Facts: About RIDF: The Rural Infrastructure Development Fund(RIDF) was set up by the Government of India in 1995-96 for financing ongoing rural Infrastructure projects. The Fund is maintained by the National Bank for Agriculture… Continue reading Rural Infrastructure Development Fund(RIDF)
Global clinical trial for drug to treat Kala Azar to take place in 2021
News:Pharma major Novartis and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) have signed a collaboration and licence agreement to jointly develop LXE408, as a potential new oral treatment for Kala Azar. Facts: About Kala Azar: Kala-azar also known as Visceral leishmaniasis(VL) is caused by the protozoan parasite of genus Leishmania. It is spread to humans… Continue reading Global clinical trial for drug to treat Kala Azar to take place in 2021
Conference on Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience(CDRR&R)
News:Union Minister of State for Home Affairs has presided over the session of the 1st ‘National Conference on Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience – 2020’. Facts: About the conference: Organized by the National Institute of Disaster Management(NIDM). Aim:To explore and debate the most recent advances in the discipline, to enhance the understanding of the… Continue reading Conference on Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience(CDRR&R)
[UPDATE] About Issues with the Website
Dear All, We are writing to inform you that there has been an update to the website, which has led to data loss of last three months – from November 15th to Feb 23rd. We are working with our service providers to restore the data. We also have a copy of the data, which we… Continue reading [UPDATE] About Issues with the Website
