PM interacts through PRAGATI News:Prime Minister has chaired the 31st interaction through the PRAGATI platform. Facts: About PRAGATI: PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation. The platform was launched in 2015. The platform is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government of India… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 7th, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 6th, 2019
Explained:How China proposes to treat Alzheimer’s with new drug News:Recently,China has approved the world’s first multi-targeting and carbohydrate-based drug GV-971 for Alzheimer’s disease. Facts: About Drug GV-971: The drug has been extracted from brown algae and can treat mild to moderate forms of Alzheimer’s disease and improve cognition. It is the world’s first multi targeting… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 6th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 5th, 2019
India decides to opt out of RCEP, says key concerns not addressed News:India has decided to pull out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) Agreement as India’s core issues remained unresolved during the negotiations. Facts: About RCEP: RCEP is a proposed regional free trade agreement (FTA) comprising of ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 5th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 4th, 2019
First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2) News: The first ever container cargo consignment will sail on National Waterway-2 from Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) terminal at Pandu in Guwahati on 4 November, 2019. Facts: About National waterways in India As per the National Waterways… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 4th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 1st, 2019
Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA) News:Union Human Resource Development Minister reviewed the preparations for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021. Facts: About Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA): PISA is an international survey held every three years.It was first conducted in the year 2000. It is coordinated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 1st, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 31st, 2019
National Health Profile(NHP) News:Union Health Minister has released the 14th National Health Profile (NHP),2019. Facts: About the National Health Profile: The National Health Profile(NHP) has been prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). The National Health Profile was first published in 2005.Ever since the profile has been released every year. The profile provides… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 31st, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 30th, 2019
Edge Computing News:Recently,Nvidia has announced its edge computing platform to help telecom operators adopt 5G networks capable of supporting edge workloads. Facts: About Edge Computing: Edge computing enables data to be analysed, processed and transferred at the edge of a network. The idea is to analyse data locally closer to where it is stored, in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 30th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 29th, 2019
Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT News:The second round of the Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT) were being considered and could be rolled out in 2020. Facts: About About Smart Cities Mission: Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015.It aims to develop 100 smart cities across the country by… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 29th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 26th, 2019
Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture News: Government of India, Government of Odisha and the World Bank has signed a $165 million loan agreement for the Odisha’s Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture. Facts: About the project: The aim of the project is to strengthen the resilience of the small holder farmers… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 26th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 25th, 2019
2 out of 3 wild poliovirus strains have been eradicated, says WHO News:On the World Polio Day,independent Global Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication(GCC) has declared that wild poliovirus type 3(WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide. Facts: About Polio: Polio is an acute infectious disease caused by polio virus.The virus is a human enterovirus of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 25th, 2019
