CCMB FINDS CHEAPER, MORE EFFECTIVE RT-PCR METHOD
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? Currently, the preferred protocol for testing uses the RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction) test which is times consuming and expensive. Researchers have studied methods using RT-PCR with dry swabs which helps in bypassing the RNA isolation stage reducing time consumed and expense. Why was this needed? In […]
KEY TERMS BEING USED IN CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology, Prelims COVID-19 A term coined by the World Health Organization (WHO) to denote the disease that has led to a pandemic. CO stands for corona, VI for virus, and D for disease, while the numerals – 19 refer to the year in which the first case was detected. WHO claimed […]
GROSS VALUE ADDED AND THE RELEVANCE TO GDP
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, Prelims Why in news? The National Statistical Office (NSO) released the provisional estimates of national income for the financial year 2019-20 in which the real GDP was estimated to have expanded by 4.2% in the full fiscal year – slowest pace of growth in 11 years. The release also detailed the […]
MAGNETOCALORIC MATERIAL FOR CANCER TREATMENT
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? Scientists have developed a rare-earth-based magnetocaloric material that can be effectively used for cancer treatment. Details In magnetic hyperthermia, magnetic nanoparticles are subjected to alternating magnetic fields of few Gauss, which produce heat due to magnetic relaxation losses. Magnetic hyperthermia is studied to try to address the […]
CATALYZING ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) IN INDIA
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? NITI Aayog, in association with Agami and Omidyar Network India, brought together key stakeholders in a virtual meeting for advancing Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in India. This exercise set into motion the use of technology towards efficient and affordable access to justice in our post-pandemic response. Online Dispute Resolution […]
GROWTH TRAJECTORY OF DIRECT TAX COLLECTION & RECENT DIRECT TAX REFORMS
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Drop in net tax collection The net direct tax collection for the FY 2019-20 was less than the net direct tax collection for the FY 2018-19. This fall in the collection of direct taxes is on expected lines and is temporary in nature due to the historic tax reforms undertaken and […]
26 June 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
26th June Current Affairs
Contents US: Moving Europe troops to counter China threat to India The retool imperative for small businesses to survive Framework for producers to manage plastic waste Illegal wildlife trades a global threat: FATF report IN-SPACe to be new space industry regulator UN chief expects all members to abide by UNSC resolutions US: MOVING EUROPE TROOPS […]
Indian constitution vs USA constitution for UPSC Exam
While American Constitution is the shortest (of any major government in the world) and the first written constitution, India’s Constitution is the lengthiest written constitution in the World. FEATURE INDIA USA Adopted 26th November 1949 17th July 1787 Nature Quasi – federal and works on cooperative federalism Truly federal – the Centre and state are […]
GENDER GAP IN JOB LOSSES CAUSED BY THE LOCKDOWN
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction Employment in April 2020 was 70 per cent of the average in the preceding year, reason for which can be attributed to the COVID-19 Lockdown. Research estimates that in the Covid-19 pandemic, women are likely to be more vulnerable to losing their jobs compared to men. (more than 30 million […]