Pandemic preparedness: Global spending needs 500 years to match COVID-19 rout

News: Global Preparedness Monitoring Board(GPMB) has released a report titled “A World in Disorder” Facts: About the report: It is an annual report first published by GPMB in 2019. Purpose of report: The report calls for urgent actions to strengthen the current response to COVID-19 and better prepare the world for future pandemics and health… Continue reading Pandemic preparedness: Global spending needs 500 years to match COVID-19 rout

NIMHANS develops new Indian Brain Templates, brain atlas

News: A team of neuroscientists from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences(NIMHANS) has studied over 500 brain scans of Indian patients to develop five sets of Indian brain templates and a brain atlas for five age groups covering late childhood to late adulthood(six to 60 years). Facts: Brain Template: It is a… Continue reading NIMHANS develops new Indian Brain Templates, brain atlas

Indian economic recovery – Unlock phases

Source- The Indian Express, The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment Context– India’s economy shrank nearly 24 percent in first [April-June] quarter of 2020, the most drastic fall in decades. Reasons for GDP contraction Draconian lockdown– India had the most intense lockdown starting from March… Continue reading Indian economic recovery – Unlock phases

India has been elected as a member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women

News: India has been elected as the member of the Commission on Status of Women(CSW) for four years from 2021-2025. Facts: Commission on the Status of Women(CSW or UNCSW): It was established in 1946.It is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC), one of the main UN organs within the United… Continue reading India has been elected as a member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women

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Explained: In India-China standoff in Ladakh, why Chushul sector is critical

News: The Chushul sub-sector has come into focus due to the standoff between the Indian and Chinese troops. Facts: Chushul Sub-Sector: It lies south of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh. It comprises high, broken mountains and heights of Thatung, Black Top, Helmet Top, Gurung Hill, and Magger Hill besides passes such as Rezang La and… Continue reading Explained: In India-China standoff in Ladakh, why Chushul sector is critical

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