Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Role of ICMR in Facilitating Evidence-based Treatment Source: The Hindu Gs2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Synopsis: ICMR must assess evidence and provide specific recommendation on treatment. An Evidence-based Treatment will build public trust… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 19, 2021
Brain drain in the health sector – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction India is facing a health emergency due to Covid-19 Pandemic. At present, India is registering a little less than 3 lakh cases and more than 4,000 deaths in a day. Now, India is also undertaking one of the largest vaccination programs in the world. Management of this huge task would not have been possible… Continue reading Brain drain in the health sector – Explained, Pointwise
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation –May, 2021 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of April 2021 – 2nd week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of may 2021 –2nd week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation –May, 2021 – 2nd week
RTI reveals details of “Electoral bonds” sale during the recent elections
What is the News? State Bank of India(SBI) has provided information on the sale of electoral bonds during the recent assembly elections. This was provided after a Right to Information(RTI) application was filed. Key Highlights from the Sale of Electoral Bonds: During the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal, Assam and Kerala polls, electoral bonds worth ₹695… Continue reading RTI reveals details of “Electoral bonds” sale during the recent elections
Sri Lanka’s “Colombo Port City Project” clears all hurdles
What is the News? The Sri Lankan Supreme Court has cleared the “Colombo Port City Project” with minor modifications. About Colombo Port City Project: Firstly, Colombo Port City Project is a large-scale integrated city being developed near Colombo, Sri Lanka. Secondly, the city is being developed as a Special Economic Zone(SEZ). It aims to attract… Continue reading Sri Lanka’s “Colombo Port City Project” clears all hurdles
“SAMVEDNA Helpline”- Tele Counselling of Children Impacted by Covid-19
What is the News? Children impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic are being provided telecounseling through SAMVEDNA. About SAMVEDNA: Firstly, SAMVEDNA stands for Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance. Secondly, it is a toll-free helpline number that aims to provide psychological first-aid and emotional support to the COVID-19 affected children… Continue reading “SAMVEDNA Helpline”- Tele Counselling of Children Impacted by Covid-19
IIT-M team develops “Blocktrack app” for healthcare information system
What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras have developed a mobile app named “Blocktrack app”. About Blocktrack App: Blocktrack is a blockchain-based secure medical data and information exchange system for mobile phone applications. Purpose: The App aims to digitise healthcare information systems. At the same time the app will protect sensitive personal… Continue reading IIT-M team develops “Blocktrack app” for healthcare information system
New Naming System for Virus Variants
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has announced that it would unveil a new naming system for Virus Variants. The system would be similar to the way tropical storms are named. What is the current method of naming Virus Strains? Currently, WHO and other agencies across the world refer to viruses and their… Continue reading New Naming System for Virus Variants
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 19 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles WHO-ILO Study on the Impact of Long Working Hours What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) has published a study on the Impact of Long Working Hours. About the study: The study covered global, regional, and national level… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 19 May, 2021
What is “Diplomatic Immunity”?
What is the News? The wife of Belgium’s ambassador to South Korea allegedly hit two staff members at a boutique in Seoul last month. Recently the embassy has invoked diplomatic immunity to avoid criminal charges. What is diplomatic immunity? It is a privilege provided to diplomats in the country in which they got posted. Generally,… Continue reading What is “Diplomatic Immunity”?
