News: Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued an ‘orange alert’ over heavy to very heavy rainfall that is likely to take place in coastal districts due to Cyclonic storm Amphan. Facts: About Colour- Coded Weather Warning: The IMD issues colour-coded warnings to alert the public ahead of severe or hazardous weather conditions that can cause disruption… Continue reading Odisha braces for heavy rain from cyclonic storm Amphan
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40 gharials released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown
News: Uttar Pradesh Government has released Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) in the Ghaghara river for the conservation and protection in natural habitat. Facts: Gharial: It is a species of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts which resembles a pot(ghara in Hindi). Habitat: They prefer to live in riverine habitats with deep, clear, fast-moving water… Continue reading 40 gharials released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown
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
Finance minister announces 4th tranche of economic measures
News:The Union Finance Minister has announced the 4th economic package under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Facts: Coal sector: Commercial mining will be introduced in the coal sector and the government monopoly in coal mining will be removed. Defence production: Enhancing self-reliance in defence production- Indigenization of imported spares, separate budget provisioning for domestic capital procurement. … Continue reading Finance minister announces 4th tranche of economic measures
World Economic Situation and Prospects Report
News:World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) mid year 2020 Report has been released. Facts: The report is released jointly by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UN/DESA), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) and the five United Nations regional commissions. Key Takeaways: Global economy: It is forecast to shrink by 3.2% in 2020.… Continue reading World Economic Situation and Prospects Report
Army proposes three-year-tour of duty for citizens
News:The Indian Army is considering a model called the “Tour of Duty” Scheme. Facts: Tour of Duty Scheme: It is a proposed voluntary service to allow civilians of the country to join the Indian Army for three years and serve as both officers or jawan in the army. Currently, the only option apart from regular… Continue reading Army proposes three-year-tour of duty for citizens
Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020
News: The Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020(FRA 2020) has been released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO). Facts: The report presents a comprehensive view of the world’s forests and the ways in which the resource is changing. It is based on the assessment of more than 60 forest-related variables in 236 countries and… Continue reading Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020
