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NHRC recommends measures against manual scavenging

News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has made a series of recommendations to the Centre to eradicate manual scavenging. Facts: Manual scavenging: It is the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of or handling human excreta. According to the 2011 Census, there are more than 26 Lakh insanitary latrines in the country and the… Continue reading NHRC recommends measures against manual scavenging

GENERAL STUDIES| GS-2 QUESTION PAPER | UPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES EXAM 2020

Mains General Studies-2 | GS 2 Question Paper – UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Exam 2020 Good Evening everyone, In the 2nd half of the 2nd day of UPSC Mains 2020 examination, GS-2 has been conducted. You can download GS-2 Question Paper by the link given below: Mains 2020 GS-2  Question Paper   Mains General Studies… Continue reading GENERAL STUDIES| GS-2 QUESTION PAPER | UPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES EXAM 2020

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 09,2021

NHRC recommends measures against manual scavenging News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has made a series of recommendations to the Centre to eradicate manual scavenging. Facts: Manual scavenging: It is the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of or handling human excreta. According to the 2011 Census, there are more than 26 Lakh insanitary… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 09,2021

How to deal with Avian influenza?

Synopsis: Avian influenza must be stopped before continuous spread amongst humans.  Influenza type A viruses cause Bird flu, a highly contagious viral disease. Normally birds are carriers of this virus, takes it across the continent, though unaffected themselves, affect a large population of other birds.  These viruses mainly affect poultry birds such as chickens and turkeys. Although rare, this virus sometimes also… Continue reading How to deal with Avian influenza?

Preparing workforce for COVID vaccination

Synopsis:India is near vaccine roll out, but it lacks trained healthcare workers for the job.   Introduction   The permission of two COVID-19 vaccinats for emergency use is nearing. There is now hope of an end to the pandemic. But for the administration of vaccination and treatment properly and skillfully, a trained and effective workforce is… Continue reading Preparing workforce for COVID vaccination

USTR slams India’s Equalisation levy

News: US Trade Representative (USTR) has released the findings of the Section 301 report.   Source: The Hindu  The report has said that India’s 2% equalisation levy is unreasonable or discriminatory potentially attracting withdrawal of US trade concessions or duties on Indian exports.   What is Equalisation Levy?  When was 2% Equalisation Levy introduced? In the Finance Bill 2020-21 a 2% digital service tax (DST) was… Continue reading USTR slams India’s Equalisation levy

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 8, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS – Paper 2  How to deal with Avian influenza? Preparing workforce for COVID vaccination GS – Paper 3  USTR slams India’s Equalisation levy How to deal with Avian influenza?  Source: The Hindu  Syllabus: GS 2  Synopsis: Avian influenza must be stopped before continuous spread… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 8, 2021

What are spectrum auctions?

News: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said on Wednesday (January 6) that auctions for 4G spectrum in the 700, 800, 900, 1,800, 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 MHz bands will begin from March 1. Licence holders have until February 5 to submit their applications. Facts: What are Spectrum Auctions? Devices such as cellphones and wireline telephones require… Continue reading What are spectrum auctions?

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