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April Current affairs 2020
1.6 BILLION RISK LOSING JOBS: ILO
30, Apr 2020
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International Organizations
Why in News? Recently, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned that nearly half of the entire global workforce is in immediate danger of having…
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FINAL REPORT ON NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PIPELINE
30, Apr 2020
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Economics
Why in News? The task force headed by Atanu Chakraborty on National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) submitted its final report to the Finance Minister recently. The…
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PRIVACY CONCERNS DURING A PANDEMIC
30, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Aarogya Setu app, developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITY), has been…
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MULTI-SYSTEM INFLAMMATORY STATE REQUIRING INTENSIVE CARE
30, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Recently, the Paediatric Intensive Care Society (PICS) in the United Kingdom (UK) had observed an apparent rise in the number of children…
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NITI AAYOG QUESTIONS GLOBAL TERRORISM INDEX
30, Apr 2020
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International Policies & Schemes
Why in News? A report compiled by NITI Aayog has questioned the methodology adopted by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), to rank India…
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NDRF GEARS UP FOR TWIN CHALLENGES – PANDEMIC AND MONSOON
30, Apr 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? With monsoon around the corner, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is preparing to face the twin challenge of coronavirus (COVID-19) and…
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HUMAN CHALLENGE TRIALS
30, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News: Recently, many people have volunteered to take part in the Human Challenge Trials (HCTs). It involves intentionally infecting volunteers with the novel…
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USCIRF ANNUAL REPORT, 2020
29, Apr 2020
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International Policies & Schemes
Why in News? The S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has downgraded India to the lowest ranking, “countries of particular concern” (CPC) in its…
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ADB APPROVES $1.5 BILLION LOAN TO INDIA TO FIGHT COVID-19
29, Apr 2020
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International Policies & Schemes
Why in News? The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it has approved $1.5 billion loan to India to help fund its Fight against Coronavirus Pandemic.…
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NO IMPROVEMENT IN GANGA WATER QUALITY DURING LOCKDOWN PERIOD
29, Apr 2020
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Environment
Why in News? According to a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), The nationwide lockdown may have dramatically reduced air pollution levels across…
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SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE
28, Apr 2020
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Places in News
Why in News? In the middle of the global coronavirus pandemic, China has been busy increasing its presence in the South China Sea. What’s the…
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BASIC STRUCTURE AND THE KESAVANANDA BHARATI CASE
28, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? The concept of ‘basic structure’ came into existence in the landmark judgment in Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala case (1973) 47…
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LARGEST HOLE IN THE OZONE LAYER IS NOW CLOSED
28, Apr 2020
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Environment
Why in News? Recently the EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) announced that a hole in the Arctic ozone layer, believed to be the biggest…
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IMPACT OF USA’S IMMIGRATION BAN ON SKILLED WORKERS FROM INDIA
28, Apr 2020
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International Organisations & reports
Why in News? Recently, the United States President announced that there is a possibility of an executive order to suspend legal immigration into the U.S.…
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HYDROGEN FUEL
28, Apr 2020
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Scientific Exploration
Context: Recently, the NTPC Ltd and a central PSU under Ministry of Power, has invited Global Expression of Interest (EoI) to provide 10 Hydrogen Fuel…
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“TRENDS IN WORLD MILITARY EXPENDITURE” REPORT: SIPRI
28, Apr 2020
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? ‘Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019’ was recently released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). According to the report, the…
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PM LAUNCHES SWAMITVA YOJANA ON PANCHAYATI RAJ DIWAS
27, Apr 2020
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Schemes
Why in News? On Panchayati Raj Diwas (April 24th), the Prime Minister of India launched ‘Swamitva Yojana’ or Ownership Scheme to map residential land ownership…
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ASSAM’S BTAD MAY FACE GOVERNOR’S RULE
27, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The COVID-19 pandemic may earn Governor’s rule for the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) in Assam. About BTAD: BTAD includes four districts…
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OPERATION TWIST
27, Apr 2020
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Economics
Why in News? The Reserve bank of India has decided to bring back its bond swapping programmed billed as India’s Operation Twist with an aim…
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SCALING UP WORKS UNDER MGNREGS, PMAY-G, PMGSY, NRLM
27, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister for Rural Development held a Video Conference with Rural Development Ministers and concerned officers of States and Union…
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MERGER OF TWO BLACK HOLES WITH UNEQUAL MASSES DETECTED
27, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The gravitational wave observatories at Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) have detected a merger of two unequal-mass black holes for the first…
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LEVEL OF AEROSOL LEVELS HIT 20-YEAR LOW
25, Apr 2020
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Environment
Why in News? As per the recently published report of NASA, aerosol levels in northern India at the beginning of April were significantly below the…
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CONVERSION OF SURPLUS RICE TO ETHANOL
25, Apr 2020
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Recently, the Central government has allowed the conversion of surplus rice to ethanol. Key Points: Ethanol produced from the excess rice will…
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TO PRINT MORE MONEY, OR NOT TO
25, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been trying to boost the liquidity in the financial system. It has bought government bonds from…
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GLOBAL REPORT ON FOOD CRISIS
25, Apr 2020
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International Organisations & reports
Why in News? The 2020 edition of the annual Global Report on Food Crises has been released. The report is produced by the Global Network…
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PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CODE BILL, 2019
25, Apr 2020
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Recently, the Parliamentary Committee on Labour submitted its report on the Industrial Relations Code, 2019. About the News: The Committee in its…
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ARTICLE 164(4) OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
25, Apr 2020
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State Legislature
Why in News? Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray may end up losing his seat if he is not elected to the Legislative Council of the state…
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COMMODITY MARKETS OUTLOOK
25, Apr 2020
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Agriculture, ignorance, subsidy, marketing
Why in News: Recently, the World Bank’s has released Commodity Markets Outlook. About Commodity Markets Outlook It provides market analysis for major commodity groups -…
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WORLD BANK’S REPORT – IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON REMITTANCE
24, Apr 2020
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International Organisations & reports
Why in News? World Bank has recently released a report on the impact of Covid-19 on migration and remittances. Key Points: Globally remittances are projected…
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TUSSLE BETWEEN CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS OF CHIEF MINISTER AND GOVERNOR
24, Apr 2020
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State Legislature
Why in News? Tensions between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar reached a flashpoint, after the CM’s accusation of the Governor…
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PAYMENT OF MGNREGS IN FOODGRAINS
24, Apr 2020
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Schemes
Why in News? Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in a letter to Union Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has asked the Centre to allow…
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SEQUENCING OF INDIAN SPECIES
24, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) is gearing up to play an important role in a nationwide project…
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION (DARE)
24, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Union Minister for Agriculture took a review meeting of the Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE) and Indian Council of…
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THE EPIDEMIC DISEASES (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE, 2020
23, Apr 2020
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Central government has promulgated an Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 to make attacks on doctors and healthcare workers…
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NO 100% QUOTA FOR TRIBAL TEACHERS, SAYS SC
23, Apr 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? The Supreme Court held it unconstitutional to provide 100% reservation for tribal teachers in schools located in Scheduled Areas across the country.…
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OIL PRICE FELL BELOW ZERO
23, Apr 2020
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Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
Context: Recently, the oil prices of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell to minus $40.32 a barrel in interlay trade in New York (the USA). It…
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STEM CELLS A NEW RAY OF HOPE IN BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19
23, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Researchers are now looking at Stem Cells as a cure for Covid-19 Patients. Highlights: Key scientific groups worldwide, including those in China…
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WORLD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX, 2020
23, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? India has dropped two places on a global press freedom index to be ranked 142nd out of 180 countries in the annual…
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YAMUNA WATER QUALITY IMPROVES DURING LOCKDOWN
22, Apr 2020
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Rivers
Why in News? According to a report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the quality of water in the river Yamuna has improved along…
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ICMR ASKS STATES TO STOP USING RAPID TESTS
22, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has directed the States not to use the COVID-19 rapid testing kits for the next…
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UNGA PASSES RESOLUTION ON COVID-19
22, Apr 2020
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International Organizations
Why in News? The United Nations General Assembly has recently adopted a resolution, calling for global cooperation to ensure ‘equitable and fair’ access to medicines,…
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MITIGATE RISKS IN WASTE DISPOSAL – SAYS NGT
22, Apr 2020
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Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently issued a directive for states and Union Territories to take adequate steps to mitigate risks…
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HOW COVID-19 UNSETTLED RUPEE
22, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The economic disruption due to the spread of the COVID-19 over the past few months has adversely affected various aspects of the…
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COMBATTING ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
21, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? While covid-19 has infected more than 2 million and killed nearly 150,000 people globally, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) looms large as a hidden…
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SWOT ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON EDUCATION
21, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? With the pandemic forcing everyone to seriously consider e-learning tools and resources, now is a good time to assess its strengths and…
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INDIA ATTENDS ANNUAL MEETING OF NDB
21, Apr 2020
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New Development Bank
Why in News? Indian Union Minister of Finance has attended the 5th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of New Development Bank (NDB) through…
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CRISIS OF BLOOD SHORTAGE AMID LOCKDOWN
21, Apr 2020
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Due to Covid-19 lockdown hospitals across India are facing acute shortage of blood and have started contacting Individual Blood Donors to meet…
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INDIAN TRADE CURBS AGAINST WTO PRINCIPLES, SAYS CHINA
21, Apr 2020
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Investments, Investment models
Why in News? China has recently stated that India’s recently adopted policy to curb opportunistic takeovers of domestic companies goes against the principles of the…
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AAROGYA SETU APP MUST FOR LABOURERS, SAYS CPWD
21, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News? Central government organisations involved in construction, were instructed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to ensure that “all labour personnel/staff” returning…
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OIC WANTS INDIA TO CURB ITS SPREAD OF ISLAMOPHOBIA
20, Apr 2020
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International Organisations & reports
Why in News? Recently, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has criticised the Indian government for what it called “growing Islamophobia” in India. Background Info:…
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KARTARPUR SAHIB DAMAGE
20, Apr 2020
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Art & Culture
Why in News? India has asked Pakistan to repair and reconstruction of parts of Kartarpur Sahib gurudwara that was damaged in a Recent Storm. About…
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DRAFT ELECTRICITY ACT (AMENDMENT) BILL 2020
20, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? For further development of the power sector, the Ministry of Power has issued a draft proposal for amendment of Electricity Act, 2003…
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NATIONAL LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE (ICH) OF INDIA LAUNCHED
20, Apr 2020
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Art & Culture
Why in News? Union Minister for Culture (I/C) has launched the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India in New Delhi. Highlights: India…
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THE EXPORT BAN ON PARACETAMOL FORMULATION IS LIFTED
20, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News: Recently, the Centre has permitted the export of formulations (medicinal products) made from Paracetamol. However, the restriction on export of Paracetamol Active…
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WAYS AND MEANS ADVANCES
20, Apr 2020
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Banking
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a 60% increase in the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit of state governments…
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SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS (SDR)
20, Apr 2020
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Economics
Why in News? India is not supporting a general allocation of new Special Drawing Rights (SDR) by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) because it feels…
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RENTAL WAIVERS TO STPI UNITS
18, Apr 2020
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently decided to provide rental waiver to small Information Technology (IT) units operating out…
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RBI ANNOUNCES SECOND SET OF LIQUIDITY MEASURES
18, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the second set of measures to preserve financial stability and help put money in…
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IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ON AVIATION INDUSTRY
18, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Aviation Industry, like several other sectors, is facing a crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights: Issues faced by…
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ZOOM NOT A SAFE PLATFORM, SAYS MHA
18, Apr 2020
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Cyber space challenges
Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory that Zoom video conference is not a safe platform. What is…
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NBFC’S GETS 50,000 CRORE BOOSTER
18, Apr 2020
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Banking
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a host of measures to provide liquidity support to non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), apart…
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SOVEREIGN GOLD BONDS
18, Apr 2020
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Schemes
Why in News? Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) in six instalments, from April 2020 to September…
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SEISMIC NOISE
17, Apr 2020
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Newer Invention
Why in News? Amid this coronavirus lockdown, British Geological Survey (BGS) scientists have reported a change in the Earth’s seismic noise and vibrations. Few weeks…
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COVID-19 CAN HELP DEAL WITH THE SILENT TUBERCULOSIS CRISIS
17, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? According to a WHO Information Note — ‘Tuberculosis and COVID-19’, there is a need to maintain TB services during effective response to…
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OUTDATED CENSUS DATA DEPRIVES OVER 10 CRORES OF PDS
17, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Over 10 crore people have been excluded from the Public Distribution System (PDS) because outdated 2011 census data is being used to…
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ROLE OF CIVIL DEFENCE VOLUNTEERS IN THE PANDEMIC
17, Apr 2020
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? More than 50,000 Civil Defence volunteers are working at the grassroots level in various roles and capacities to assist the local administration…
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COLOUR CODING TO MANAGE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
17, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News? The government has decided to divide all districts across the country into hotspots, Non-hotspots and Green Zones. About the News: The health…
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NATIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (NALSA)
17, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Context: Recently, The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has reported that around 11,077 under trials have been released from prisons nationwide as part of the…
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INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY (IEA)
17, Apr 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Context: Recently, IEA has made some observations about the impact of global lockdown on oil demands across the world. Highlights: The price of oil has…
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IMF PROJECTS 1.9% GROWTH FOR INDIA IN 2020
16, Apr 2020
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Economics
Why in News? The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to cause a -3% change in global output in 2020, much worse than the 2008-09 financial crises,…
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DEFENCE DEAL BETWEEN INDIA AND US
16, Apr 2020
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International
Why in News? The US has approved a military sale to India of 16 MK 54 all round up lightweight torpedoes and ten AGM-84L Harpoon…
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NHRC ASKS CENTRE TO ISSUE AN ADVISORY ON PUBLIC’S RIGHTS TO STATES
16, Apr 2020
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advised the Centre to issue an advisory to all States and Union Territories to implement…
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PPE FOR SANITATION WORKERS
16, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) has issued advisory to municipalities, panchayats urging them to ensure that all sanitation…
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INDIA TO RECEIVE NORMAL MONSOON, FORECASTS IMD
16, Apr 2020
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Climatology
Why in News? India will likely to have a normal monsoon, with a chance of ‘above normal’ rain in August and September, the India Meteorological…
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GOVERNOR’S RIGHT IN ORDERING FLOOR TEST
16, Apr 2020
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State Legislature
Why in News? The Supreme Court has upheld Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon’s March decision asking the then Congress government to prove majority by holding…
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ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS SUMMIT
16, Apr 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News? Recently, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit was held online chaired by Vietnam. The discussions pertained to the impact of Covid-19…
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CORONAVIRUS’ IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT
16, Apr 2020
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Environment
Context: According to a study, global carbon emissions from the fossil fuel industry could fall by a record 2.5bn tonnes this year(a reduction of 5%),…
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ROBUST DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE ENABLING PROMPT TRANSFER OF CASH PAYMENT
16, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? A digital pipeline has been laid to provide the necessary backbone for DBT flows, adoption of social security/pension schemes, etc. under the…
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ICMR RECOMMENDS TESTING OF POOLED SAMPLES
15, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently issued an advisory for using pooled samples for testing of COVID-19 in order to…
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HELICOPTER MONEY
15, Apr 2020
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Banking
Why in News? Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has suggested RBI to adopt the concept of Helicopter Money to help state governments tide over…
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INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
15, Apr 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently approved a $500 million grant to cancel six months of debt payments for 25 of…
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RETAIL INFLATION
15, Apr 2020
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Inflation
Why in News? Recently, The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data has been released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the retail inflation in March 2020…
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COVID-19: GLOBAL MARKETS AND ECONOMY
15, Apr 2020
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Capital Market
Context: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented human and health crisis. The measures necessary to contain the virus have triggered an economic downturn. The…
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COVID -19 AND ITS EFFECTS ON MEASLES IMMUNISATION PROGRAM
15, Apr 2020
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International Organisations & reports
Why in News? Recently, the UN noted that around 117 million children worldwide are at risk of contracting measles because dozens of countries are curtailing…
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SUPREME COURT ORDERS TO RELEASE PRISONERS
14, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? Supreme Court has recently passed orders in a suo-motu hearing on measures taken to decongest prisons, correction homes and detention centres due…
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REMEMBERING JALLIANWALA BAGH
14, Apr 2020
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Modern Indian History
Why in News? The Prime Minister of India had paid tributes to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the day of commemorating 101…
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CM FUND CONTRIBUTIONS TO NOT QUALIFY AS CSR SPEND
14, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Commerce has clarified that the contributions to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund or the State relief fund will not…
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DEVELOPING COUNTRY STATUS IN WTO
14, Apr 2020
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WTO, Industrial Economics
Why in News? US president has asked for changing the WTO rules for changing the developing country status of China. China – a developing country…
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) EXPENDITURE
14, Apr 2020
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Growth, Development, National
Why in News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has clarified that the contributions to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund or the State relief fund…
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PRADHAN MANTRI JAN AROGYA (PM-JAY)
14, Apr 2020
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Schemes
Context: Recently, the National Health Authority has launched an express empanelment process called Hospital Empanelment Module (HEM) Lite to bring a large number of private…
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THE CONCERN OF FALSE NEGATIVE TESTS
13, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? There have been rising concerns about theFalse Negative Tests in the scenario of this COVID-19 Pandemic. There are concerns about the manner…
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EBOLA DEATH IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
13, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently recorded a second Ebola death in days…
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SUCCESS OF A LOCAL SHUTDOWN: AGRA MODEL
13, Apr 2020
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Disaster Management
Why in News? The Centre showcased the Agra model at the daily COVID-19 briefing, and it is also being shared with other states as best…
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FUNDING OF WHO
13, Apr 2020
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International Organisations & reports
Why in News? US President Donald Trump has planned to put a hold on America’s funding to the World Health Organization, accusing it of becoming…
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DEPARTMENT OF PHARMA WARNS SCARCITY OF DRUGS AND MEDICAL DEVICES
13, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News? Recently, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has warned of a Nationwide Shortage of Medicines and Medical Devices. About the News: It has urged…
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ADB ASSURES COVID-19 SUPPORT PACKAGE
11, Apr 2020
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The Asian Development Bank
Why in News? The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has assured the Ministry of Finance of USD 2.2 billion (about Rs 16,500 crore) support to India…
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OIL PRICE WAR & IMPLICATIONS
11, Apr 2020
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International Organisations & reports
Context: OPEC, Russia and other allies have outlined plans to cut their oil output by more than a fifth.The US, Russia and Saudi Arabia, the…
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G20 EXTRAORDINARY ENERGY MINISTERS MEETING
11, Apr 2020
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International Organisations & reports
Why in News? The G20 Energy Ministers’ meeting will be adopting a Joint Statement, which inter alia, proposes to establish a Task Force to advise…
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ROLE OF ARMED FORCES IN CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK BATTLE
11, Apr 2020
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Governance
Context: Army has moved in to take over the COVID-19 quarantine facility at Narela in Delhi. This has brought into focus the role of army…
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PCPNDT ACT
11, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has clarified that it has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act, which prohibits sex selection before or…
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INDUSTRIAL BODIES CLAIMS FOR A RELIEF PACKAGE
10, Apr 2020
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Economics
Why in News? The National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) and the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) have sought 200 billion…
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KERALA GETS NODS FOR TRIAL OF PLASMA THERAPHY
10, Apr 2020
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Biotechnology
Why in News? Kerala has gone a step ahead and won Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) approval for the clinical protocol exploring the feasibility…
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PROBLEMS IN VILLAGES AMID COVID-19 OUTBREAK
10, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? With the influx of thousands of migrant labourers into their villages, the houses in villages, which are often one or two-room dwellings…
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RISE IN GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
09, Apr 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News? The UN Women has urged member-states to include prevention of violence against women in their action plans on COVID-19 and it has…
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CYBER-ATTACKS ON HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS
09, Apr 2020
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Cyber space challenges
Why in News? The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has warned member countries that cybercriminals are attempting to target major hospitals and other institutions on…
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FILLING THE GAP: COVID TEST
09, Apr 2020
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Biotechnology
Why in News? The nation-wide lockdown that began on March 25 has helped to contain the spread of COVID-19. However, it needs to be asked…
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WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION – FUNDING
09, Apr 2020
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International Organisations & reports
Why in News? US President Donald Trump threatened to freeze US funding to the World Health Organization (WHO), saying the international group had failed on…
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PRADHAN MANTRI BHARTIYA JANAUSHADHI PARIYOJANA (PMBJP)
09, Apr 2020
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Schemes
Context: Recently, Pharmacists, popularly known as “Swasth ke Sipahi”, of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra, are delivering essential services and medicines at doorstep of patients…
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WILDLIFE PANEL HOLDS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
09, Apr 2020
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National Conservation & Mitigation
Why in News? The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) had its first ever video-conferencing meet recently. In the meet the NBWL…
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VIRTUAL COURTS AND WAY FORWARD
09, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court passed a slew of directions for all courts across the country to extensively use video-conferencing for judicial proceedings. A bench…
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INDIA LIFTS BAN ON EXPORT OF HYDROXY-CHLOROQUINE
08, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News? The Government of India has announced that it had rescinded its earlier ban on the export of malaria drug hydroxyl-chloroquine (HCQ), which…
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ANIMALS AND COVID-19
08, Apr 2020
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Bio Diversity & Its Threat
Why in News? Owing to a recent news report on a Tiger being infected with COVID-19 in New York (Bronx Zoo), the MoEFCC has issued…
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SAARC 2.0
08, Apr 2020
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? India has shown diplomatic resilience and leadership by forging unity in the neighbourhood in the war against COVID-19. Highlights: A tweet by…
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SMART CITY MISSIONS INTEGRATED DATA DASHBOARD
08, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? Smart Cities of Pune, Surat, Bengaluru and Tumakuru are using the integrated data dashboards, to provide up-to-date information about the status of…
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CORONA BONDS
08, Apr 2020
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Banking
Context: Corona bonds is recently seen in news, which could be a possible resolution to alleviate Eurozone financial struggles amid the coronavirus crisis. About Corona…
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INDIA MOVED TO WTO ON US TARIFFS
08, Apr 2020
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International Organisations & reports
Why in News? Under the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) safeguard agreement, India has sought consultations with the US. The consultation has been sought on American…
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COVID-19 AND ANOSMIA
08, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Context: Multiple reports have surfaced, primarily from Europe and the United States, from physicians and ear, nose and throat specialists, of COVID-19 patients complaining of…
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MPLADS GETS SUSPENDED FOR 2 YEARS
07, Apr 2020
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Schemes
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved a 30% cut in the salaries of all Members of Parliament for a year and a two-year…
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DISPUTE BETWEEN KARNATAKA AND KERALA ON HIGHWAY BLOCKADE
07, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? Karnataka has refused to lift the blockade despite the Supreme Court (SC) has asked the governments of Kerala and Karnataka to amicably…
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IHS MARKIT INDIA SERVICES BUSINESS ACTIVITY INDEX
07, Apr 2020
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Economics
Why in News? The IHS Markit India Services Business Activity Index (i.e Service Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)) has registered a fall in the month of…
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GOVERNMENT SHIFTS TO ‘LARGE OUTBREAK CONTAINMENT’
07, Apr 2020
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Miscellaneous
Context: The Union Health Ministry has announced that India has now stepped out of the local transmission phase and moved into the “large outbreaks amenable…
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INDIAN MIGRANTS ACROSS INDIA
07, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The exodus of migrant workers from the cities following the announcement of the 21-day lockdown threw the spotlight on the vast number…
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RESTRICTIONS ON COURT HEARINGS LAWFUL, SAYS SUPREME COURT
07, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? The Supreme Court recently deemed all restrictions imposed on people from entering, attending or taking part in court hearings as lawful in…
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CYTOKINE STORM
07, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Context: Cytokine storm is recently seen in news, which is feared as a compounding effect of COVID 19 About Cytokine Storm: It is an overproduction…
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RBI PLANS FOR AN FRAUD OVERSIGHT WING
06, Apr 2020
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Banking
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in the process of putting together an exclusive wing for banking fraud oversight. About “Fraud…
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ICMR ISSUES RULE BOOK ON ‘LARGE OUTBREAKS’
06, Apr 2020
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Disaster Management
Why in News? The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) public guidelines to manage a large outbreak and guidelines on use of rapid antibody test…
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EMPOWERED GROUP (NUMBER 6)
06, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? Empowered Group (number 6) constituted to address the issues pertaining to identification of problems, effective solutions and formulation of plans. International Organisations:…
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COVID-19 COMMUNITY MOBILITY REPORT
06, Apr 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News? Recently, Google has released ‘COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports’. About Covid-19 Community Mobility Report: It aims to provide insights into what has changed…
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WHY EVERYONE SHOULD WEAR MASKS?
06, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News? Experts say that the pandemic can be slowed only by a lockdown as well as by ensuring universal Mask Use. What is…
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NATIONAL SECURITY ACT, 1980
06, Apr 2020
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Uttar Pradesh government has said that six persons associated with the Tablighi Jamaat who has been accused of misbehaving with women…
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FINANCIAL ACTION TASK FORCE (FATF)
04, Apr 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News? The decision by a Pakistani court in Sindh to acquit Ahmed Omar Sheikh Saeed of murdering journalist Daniel Pearl will be raised…
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CENTRE PLANS CLASSES IN DISTANCE MODE
04, Apr 2020
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Since many schools have been shut since early March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the countrywide lockdown, the Centre is…
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GRAVITY RECOVERY AND CLIMATE EXPERIMENT FOLLOW ON (GRACE-FO)
04, Apr 2020
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Space Technology
Why in News? Recently, a new satellite-based, weekly global maps of soil moisture and groundwater wetness conditions were developed by US space agency National Aeronautics…
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GLOBAL ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF COVID-19
04, Apr 2020
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International Institutions – summits,working, organisations
Why in News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has recently observed that the economic uncertainty sparked by the Covid-19 will likely…
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E-WAY BILLS
04, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Having been stuck for the last two weeks amid lockdown in the country, truckers raise concerns over e-way bills for goods in…
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DISEASES OF ANIMAL AND FOREST ORIGIN
04, Apr 2020
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Disaster Management
Why in News? The recent rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus across the world has focused attention on the invisible processes that help pathogens originally…
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THE SPECTRE OF A POST-COVID-19 WORLD
04, Apr 2020
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Miscellaneous
Context: In many parts of the world, borders are closed, airports, hotels and businesses shut, and school cancelled. These unprecedented measures are tearing at the…
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GEO-FENCING APP TO LOCATE QUARANTINE VIOLATORS
03, Apr 2020
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Scientific Exploration
Why in News? The government has tested an application that triggers e-mails and SMS alerts to an authorised government agency if a person has jumped…
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CENTRE DEFINES J&K DOMICILE RULES
03, Apr 2020
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G3 – Policies
Why in News? Centre redefines Jammu and Kashmir domicile rules opening up various categories of jobs in the region to people from across the country.…
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HOW BATS CARRY VIRUSES BUT DON’T FALL ILL THEMSELVES
03, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? As the novel coronavirus has spread across continents, studies are underway to better understand its origin and how it is transmitted. Highlights:…
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INDIA’S DEFENCE EXPORT -IMPORT
03, Apr 2020
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Economics
Why in News? Based on the latest estimates released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in the period between 2009-13 and 2014-18, Indian…
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ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING SCHEME
03, Apr 2020
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Schemes
Why in News: The government has recently notified three Electronic Manufacturing Scheme involving total incentives of around Rs 48,000 crore for Electronics Manufacturing. About: The…
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OPERATION SANJEEVANI
03, Apr 2020
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Bi-Lateral Relations
Why in News? India has supplied 6.2 tonnes of essential medicines to Maldives, under Operation named “Sanjeevani” as assistance in the fight against COVID 19.…
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BATTLE TO SET OIL PRICES
03, Apr 2020
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Economics
Context: The global economy, grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, is now facing an energy war, with crude oil prices crashing in the international market. Crude…
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MGNREGA LABOURERS WAGE HIKE
02, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The Central Government has approved a double-digit hike in the wages of manual labourers under Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act…
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MEDICAL DEVICES NOTIFIED AS DRUGS FROM 1ST APRIL
02, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The government’s regulation to classify all Medical Devices as Drugs for the prime purpose of quality control and price monitoring. Highlights: The…
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INDIA AND CHINA MARKS 70 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
02, Apr 2020
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India and its Neighbour
Why in News? India and China mark the 1st April 2020 as the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between them starting from…
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COVID-19 AND THE ORPHAN DRUG ACT
02, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Why in News? Despite the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared the Covid-19 outbreak a pandemic, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared…
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COVID-19: MEASURES BY RBI
02, Apr 2020
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Economics
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced measures to fight economic disruptions caused by COVID19, including extension of the realisation period of export…
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WAYS AND MEANS ADVANCE SCHEME
02, Apr 2020
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Schemes
Why in News? The Government has recently hiked Ways and Means Advance (WMA) limit with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by 60%. Highlights: The…
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FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION TO PM-CARES FUND
02, Apr 2020
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Central Government has decided to accept contributions from abroad, irrespective of the nationalities, to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief…
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NORMS RELAXED UNDER MPLAD SCHEME
02, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? Union government has recently given few exemptions under the MPLADS scheme, owing to the recent COVID-19 Pandemic. About the Exemptions: The government…
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COVID-19 OUTBREAK: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A VENTILATOR
01, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? As India faces the danger of community spread of the Novel Coronavirus and a spike in Hospital Admissions, the government is seeking…
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RBI INTRODUCES “FULLY ACCESSIBLE ROUTE (FAR)”
01, Apr 2020
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Economics
Why in News? In the Union Budget, it has been announced that certain specified categories of government securities would be opened fully for non-resident investors…
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ACUTE ENCEPHALITIS SYNDROME (AES)
01, Apr 2020
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Medicine and Pharmaceuticals
Context: Recently, the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) returns in Bihar as toddler dies in Muzaffarpur. About AES: It is a basket term used for referring…
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SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE: THE CHEMICAL IN THE SPRAY
01, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Context: Recently, in various places, migrant workers who returned from Delhi were showered with a disinfectant, apparently to sanitise them. The chemical in the spray…
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COMPANIES FRESH START SCHEME, 2020
01, Apr 2020
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Schemes
Why in News? Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduces the “Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020” and revised the “LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020” to provide relief to…
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CAUVERY BECOMES CLEAN DUE TO COVD-19 LOCKDOWN
01, Apr 2020
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Rivers
Why in News? According to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), the strict enforcement of 21-day lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced…
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