News:Recently, the Acute flaccid myelitis(AFM) which is referred to as a ‘polio-like condition’ has been tested negative for the polio virus. Facts: About Acute flaccid myelitis(AFM): Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a neurologic disease.It is rare but a serious disease.It affects an area of the spinal cord called gray matter. The exact cause of the… Continue reading Acute flaccid myelitis(AFM)
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Italy to levy web tax on digital giants from 2020
News:Italy has approved a new tax on digital companies including U.S. tech giants as part of its 2020 draft budget. Facts: Why is digital tax? The digital tax aims to stop multinationals from avoiding taxes by setting up headquarters in low-tax European Union(EU) countries. This means that firms end up paying very little tax in… Continue reading Italy to levy web tax on digital giants from 2020
UN human rights council
News:Venezuela has won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council despite opposition by several countries over its poor human rights record. Facts: About UN Human Rights Council: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was established in 2006. It aims to promote and protect human rights around the globe as well as investigate alleged… Continue reading UN human rights council
Chenani-Nashri Tunnel
News:Government has decided to rename the Chenani-Nashri tunnel after Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Facts: About the Chenani-Nashri tunnel: Chenani-Nashri tunnel was inaugurated by Prime Minister in 2017.It is also known as the Patnitop tunnel. The tunnel is 9.28 km long.It is located between Udhampur and Ramban in Jammu & Kashmir. It is not only India’s longest… Continue reading Chenani-Nashri Tunnel
Explained: Why China’s growth has slowed to a record low
News:According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics,the Chinese economy grew by just 6% in the third quarter of the current calendar year. Facts: China’s growth slowdown China’s growth rate has been slowing down since the global financial crisis of 2008-09. However,China had recovered quickly and got back to double-digit growth in 2010-11 but since then… Continue reading Explained: Why China’s growth has slowed to a record low
Monetary policy committee sees further slowdown in growth
News:The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released the minutes of the monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting. Facts: In its fourth Bi-monthly policy review,the Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) has reduced the interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.15 % from 5.40 %. Key takeaways from the MPC meeting: All the six members… Continue reading Monetary policy committee sees further slowdown in growth
Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report, 2019
News: World Health Organization (WHO) has released Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report, 2019. The report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic. Facts: Key highlights from Global TB Report, 2019 Global Between 2015 and 2018, only 6.3 per cent TB cases showed a cumulative decline. The global decline in the total number of… Continue reading Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report, 2019
India Innovation Index
News:NITI Aayog with Institute for Competitiveness as the knowledge partner has released the India Innovation Index 2019. Facts: About India innovation index: The index examines the innovation ecosystem of Indian states and union territories. The index has been developed on the lines of the Global Innovation Index(GII).It is expected to help the innovation ecosystem of… Continue reading India Innovation Index
Rangdum monastery
News:The Archaeological Survey of India is planning to declare the Rangdum Monastery located in Ladakh (Kargil district) as a monument of national importance. Facts: About Rangdum Monastery: Rangdum Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery belonging to the Gelugpa sect. It is situated on top of a hill at an altitude of 13,225 ft at the… Continue reading Rangdum monastery
KHON Ramlila
News:The Culture Department of Uttar Pradesh government is going to organise the country’s first training and performance programme of world famous KHON Ramlila in collaboration with Thailand government. Facts: About Khon Ramlila: Khon Ramlila is a masked form of Ramlila art of Thailand that depicts the scenes of Ramlila. It has no dialogues.Only the background… Continue reading KHON Ramlila
