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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?

PM inaugurates Rewari – Madar section on Western corridor

News: The Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the Rewari – Madar section on Western Corridor. Facts: Rewari – Madar section: It is a part of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor(WDFC).It falls in Haryana (for approximately 79 Km in Mahendragarh & Rewari districts) and Rajasthan (approximately 227 Km in Jaipur, Ajmer, Sikar, Nagaur and Alwar districts)… Continue reading PM inaugurates Rewari – Madar section on Western corridor

GDP likely to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21, says Govt.

News: National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) has released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) for 2020-21. Facts: What are the First Advance Estimates(FAE)? For any financial year, the MoSPI provides regular estimates of GDP. The first such instance is through the FAE. The FAE for any particular financial year is typically presented… Continue reading GDP likely to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21, says Govt.

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 08,2021

GDP likely to contract by 7.7% in 2020-21, says Govt. News: National Statistical Office(NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) has released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) for 2020-21. Facts: What are the First Advance Estimates(FAE)? For any financial year, the MoSPI provides regular estimates of GDP. The first such instance is through the FAE.… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 08,2021

[Download] UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2020 | Essay Question Paper 2020

Dear Friends, On the very first day of the UPSC/Civil Services Mains 2020 exam, Essay paper has been conducted, as per the schedule. To download the UPSC Essay Paper 2020, Click on the link given below: ESSAY PAPER: UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination – 2020 SECTION – A Life is long journey between human being… Continue reading [Download] UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2020 | Essay Question Paper 2020

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