BHILWARA BREAKS VIRUS TRANSMISSION CHAIN
Why in news? The “ruthless containment” model adopted in Bhilwara, which emerged last month as the worst-affected district in Rajasthan, has succeeded in breaking the chain of novel Coronavirus transmission. Details Since April 3, when an aggressive 11-day-long “all-down curfew” started with even essential services being curtailed, only two new cases have been reported in […]
READY TO FLY STRANDED INDIANS: UAE
Why in news? Responding to India’s concerns, the United Arab Emirates has offered to fly stranded Indian nationals who want to return home in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government of UAE has decided to help all countries fly their citizens home after the completion of the necessary medical tests. Details UAE has reached […]
NO EVIDENCE OF COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION, SCARCITY OF DRUGS, DEVICES IMMINENT
Why in news? The Union Health Ministry on Friday denied evidence of community transmission (CT) of COVID-19 while reporting at least 700 new cases since 9th April 2020. A countrywide shortage of medicines and medical devices is likely in the coming weeks, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has warned the Home Ministry. Denial of Community transmission […]
COMPUTER BASED NANO MATERIALS AND FUTURE OF NANO-ELECTRONICS
Why in news? Researchers from Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali have made computer based designs of nano-materials with superhigh piezoelectricity which can be the building blocks of futuristic nano-electronics for applications like ultrathin, next-generation nano-transistors. Piezoelectricity Piezoelectricity is the generation of electricity in certain materials upon application of pressure. Its applications have […]
EPFO SETTLES 1.37 LAKH EPF WITHDRAWAL CLAIMS
Why in news? Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed about 1.37 lakh claims across the country disbursing an amount of Rs. 279.65 crore under a new provision especially formulated by amending the EPF Scheme to help subscribers fight COVID-19. Details The provision for a special withdrawal from the EPF Scheme to fight Covid-19 pandemic […]
G20 EXTRAORDINARY ENERGY MINISTERS MEETING
Why in news? Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel, participated in the G20 Extraordinary Energy Ministers’ virtual Meeting on 10th April 2020 called by Saudi Arabia, in its capacity as the G20 Presidency. The G20 Energy Ministers’ focused on ways and means to ensure stable energy markets, which are affected due to demand […]
ACTION TAKEN BY DAC&FW DURING LOCKDOWN
Why in news? In order to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during the lockdown period, the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures. Measures Taken The Department has circulated the SOP related to crop harvesting & threshing during Kharif 2020 to the States to […]
Steps taken by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, held a video conference to review actions and preparedness for COVID-19 management through Video Conference (VC), with Health Ministers, Chief Secretaries/Health Secretaries of all States and UTs. Suggestions during the Video Conference: There is a need to make dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in each district of the country and […]
BUDGET SUMMARY 2020-21 for UPSC Exam
INTRODUCTION Fiscal policy It is the government actions with respect to aggregate levels of revenue and spending. Fiscal policy is implemented though the budget and is the primary means by which the government can influence the economy. Union Budget Union Budget is the most comprehensive report of the Government’s finances in which revenues from all […]
NASA-Global Space Missions for UPSC Exam
Asteroid Impact Deflection Assessment Why in news? National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and European Space Agency (ESA) asteroid researchers and spacecraft engineers have come together to check the progress in the mission which is known as Asteroid Impact Deflection Assessment (AIDA). Details: An asteroid hit is widely acknowledged as one of the most likely, among all the causes […]