Source: Livemint Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Synopsis: The World Bank releases a Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report twice a year. It is the most important source for evaluating the current and future outlook for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The recently released edition is significant because of the… Continue reading World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP)
Govt Plans national stockpile of life-saving drugs
Source: TOI What is the News? The Government of India is in discussions with the pharma and medical devices industry to create a “National Stockpile of Life Saving Drugs and Vital Equipment” to combat the third Covid wave. What is the current system of Life Saving Drugs Storage? Currently, the government is undertaking only a… Continue reading Govt Plans national stockpile of life-saving drugs
Analysis of government relief package- Explained, pointwise
Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Introduction The Indian economy has fallen behind by several years if one looks at the gross domestic product (GDP) numbers, the sectoral value added in manufacturing and construction, or the actual off-take of items like electricity, steel, cement, vehicles, and so on. The principal… Continue reading Analysis of government relief package- Explained, pointwise
Hope to resolve Covishield-EU issue soon, says Adar Poonawalla
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Serum Institute of India (SII) Chief Executive Officer has raised the issue of the European Union’s (EU) ‘Green Pass’ at the highest level in the EU. What is the issue? A lot of Indian travellers, who are vaccinated with Covishield may not be eligible for the European Union’s ‘green pass’.… Continue reading Hope to resolve Covishield-EU issue soon, says Adar Poonawalla
India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series
Source: PIB What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested a New Generation Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile Agni P from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha. About Agni-P: Agni P is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles. Features of Agni P Missile: Canister… Continue reading India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series
Govt. unveils Rs 6.28 lakh cr stimulus post second COVID wave
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, Livemint What is the News? Union Finance Minister has announced a number of measures to provide relief to diverse sectors affected by the 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic. What are the measures announced by the Government? The measures announced by the Government have been clubbed into 3 broad categories:-… Continue reading Govt. unveils Rs 6.28 lakh cr stimulus post second COVID wave
War of words
Synopsis – The ongoing spat between Twitter and the GOI has escalated, with the account of India’s IT minister being temporarily blocked. Introduction- The Social media platform Twitter temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad’s account after receiving a complaint for violation of copyright law. Prasad lashed out at the Twitter, said that the micro-blogging… Continue reading War of words
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 4th week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – June 2021 – Fourth week Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of June 2021 – Fourth Week The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 4th week
INS Tabar deployed for naval exercises in Africa, Europe till September
What is the News? Indian Naval Ship(INS) Tabar started its prolonged deployment on June 13. It will now visit a number of ports in Africa and Europe till September end, 2021. What will INS Tabar do? INS Tabar will transit across the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Suez Canal, Mediterranean Sea, North Sea and Baltic Sea. The ship will also… Continue reading INS Tabar deployed for naval exercises in Africa, Europe till September
Indian scientists develop nanogenerator for use in self powering devices
What is the News? A team of Indian scientists have developed a transparent triboelectric nanogenerator device. About Triboelectric Nanogenerator(TENG)? A triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG) is a self-powered device that makes use of mechanical energy in the form of vibrations present everywhere in different forms to generate electricity. Working: It works on the principle of creation of electrostatic charges… Continue reading Indian scientists develop nanogenerator for use in self powering devices
