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Air pollution killed 1.7 million Indians in 2019: Lancet report

News: A report titled “The India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative” was published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health. Facts: India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative: It was launched in 2015. It is a collaboration between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Public Health Foundation of India(PHFI), Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation(IHME) and senior… Continue reading Air pollution killed 1.7 million Indians in 2019: Lancet report

[Download] 9PM Compilation – December, 2020 – Second week

Hello every one, We are posting a Compilation of 9 PM current affairs Brief for the  Month of December– Second week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of December – Second week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – December, 2020 – Second week

World Bank Signs $500 Million Project to Develop Green, Resilient and Safe Highways in India

What is commission for air quality management Source: PIB News: The Government of India and the World Bank has signed a $500 million Green National Highways Corridors Project. Facts: Objective: To demonstrate safe and green National Highway corridors in selected States and enhance the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in mainstreaming safety… Continue reading World Bank Signs $500 Million Project to Develop Green, Resilient and Safe Highways in India

Air Quality Commission directs for 100% switching over of industries in Delhi to PNG

Air Quality Commission Source: PIB News: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas reviewed the progress of switching over of Industries operating in Delhi to Piped Natural Gas with the Government of NCT of Delhi, GAIL and Indraprastha Gas Limited. Facts: Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas: The commission… Continue reading Air Quality Commission directs for 100% switching over of industries in Delhi to PNG

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US President Presents PM Modi With Top US Honour ‘Legion Of Merit’

PM Modi With Top US Honour ‘Legion Of Merit Source: NDTV News: US President has presented the prestigious Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister received this award for his initiatives in elevating the U.S.-India strategic partnership. Along with Prime Minister, the award was also presented to Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe… Continue reading US President Presents PM Modi With Top US Honour ‘Legion Of Merit’

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Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020

Indian Electricity Rules Source: PIB News: Union Government has for the first time laid down Rights to the Electricity Consumers through “Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020”. Facts: The Ministry of Power framed the proposed rules under Section 176 of the Electricity Act 2003. Objective: To empower consumers with rights that would allow them to access continuous… Continue reading Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020

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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd December 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 1 Health data shows India does not need a two-child policy: PCI The Hindu Page – 10 Syllabus Topic – Population and associated issues Explained: Jupiter and Saturn will meet again — but the Great Conjunction is still… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd December 2020

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 22, 2020

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS2 Suitability of International Branch Campuses (IBC) in India’s education system Impact of New Welfarism approach of government on nutrition Need for upgrading India-Europe relations Reasons behind Nepal’s political crisis and India’s stance Mutated’ Covid-19 strain of UK spreads faster Parliamentary… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 22, 2020

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