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Explained: Eradicating malaria by 2050 — why study says it can be done

News:Lancet has released a report on Malaria eradication. Facts: About the report: The report has held that with the right strategies and sufficient funding,it is possible to eradicate malaria as early as 2050. The report has noted that since 2000,global malaria incidence and death rates have declined by 36% and 60 % respectively.More than half… Continue reading Explained: Eradicating malaria by 2050 — why study says it can be done

Project ‘Bal Basera’

News:Project Bal Basera or creche has been inaugurated at AIIMS Rishikesh. Facts: About Bal Basera: Bal Basera or a Crèche is a project for the welfare of Children of Construction Workers was deployed at AIIMS Rishikesh site.  The project is supported by Central Public Works Department (CPWD). Bal Basera can accommodate about 35 Children and shall… Continue reading Project ‘Bal Basera’

India calls for reforms in peacekeeping at UNSC debate

News:India has asked the UN Security Council to reform the UN peacekeeping by adopting reforms based on incentivisation, innovation and institutionalisation. Facts: United Nations Peacekeeping: United Nations Peacekeeping was created in 1948.United Nations Peacekeeping helps countries torn by conflict create conditions for lasting peace. It maintains three basic principles which are (a)Consent of the parties… Continue reading India calls for reforms in peacekeeping at UNSC debate

African swine fever

News:The outbreak of African Swine fever in China has lead to massive mass cullings and a subsequent increase in the price of the pork meat. Facts: About African Swine fever: African swine fever(ASF) is a highly contagious hemorrhagic viral disease of domestic and wild pigs which is responsible for serious economic and production losses. It… Continue reading African swine fever

Pradhan mantri Kisan Man Dhan Yojana

News:Prime Minister will launch Pradhan Mantri Kisan Man Dhan scheme and 400 Eklavya Model Residential Schools on September 12,2019. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kisan Mandhan Yojana The scheme aims to provide social security to all landholding Small and Marginal Farmers. Aim:Under this scheme,a fixed pension of Rs.3,000/- will be provided to all eligible small and… Continue reading Pradhan mantri Kisan Man Dhan Yojana

Tamil Nadu ranks lowest in coverage of iodised salt

News:The national survey to measure the coverage of iodized salt has been released. Facts: The survey was conducted by Nutrition International in collaboration with the AIIMS and the Indian Coalition for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders(ICCIDD). The survey tested the iodine content in samples of cooking salt from households to estimate the coverage of… Continue reading Tamil Nadu ranks lowest in coverage of iodised salt

National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED)

News:NAFED will be directly buying apples from apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme that offers direct transfer subsidies to the bank account of individuals. Facts: About NAFED: National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India(NAFED) was established in 1958.It is registered under the Multi State Co-operative Societies Act. NAFED… Continue reading National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED)

Onam festival

News:President of India has greeted the citizens of the country on the eve of Onam festival. Facts: About the Onam festival: Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala.  It is a harvest festival and is celebrated in the beginning of the month of Chingam,the first month of Malayalam… Continue reading Onam festival

Finance Commission

News:The 15th Finance Commission has assured the Rajasthan government’s demand for additional funds on the basis of factors such as difficult geography, heterogeneous society, limited resources and future needs. Facts: About Finance commission: The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of… Continue reading Finance Commission

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