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World Haemophilia Day Context : World Haemophilia Day is observed on 17 April. The day aims to increase awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders. The increased awareness will increase better diagnosis and access to care for the millions who remain without treatment. Theme : The theme of 2020 World Haemophilia Day is&nRead More…
SAHYO app to help area-specific strategies, decisions in COVID-19 outbreak Context : The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, developed mobile application SAHYO, an Integrated Geospatial Platform out of available geospatial datasets, standards-based services, and analytic tools. The mobile application and the website prepared and managed by the SurRead More…
ASEAN Summit Context : Vietnam chaired the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit held online. The discussions pertained to the impact of Covid-19 on southeast Asia. Leaders from China, Japan and South Korea joined the summit. Key Points : ASEAN leaders have warned of the crippling economic cost of Covid-19 and called for trade routRead More…
World Bank forecasts FY21 India growth at 1.5-2.8 percent Context : The World Bank in its “South Asia Economic Focus report” said that India’s economy is expected to grow 1.5% to 2.8% in the 2020-21 fiscal year which started on 1 April 2020. It stated that India might record its worst growth performance since the 1991 liberalization in the current fiscal year 2020-21 due to Read More…
MSP for MFP Context : TRIFED asks State Nodal Departments & Implementing Agencies to initiate procurement from available funds under ‘MSP for MFP scheme’. Significance: Such measures are necessary for mitigating the impact of lockdown on tribal communities. This will provide much required livelihood support to the tribal gatherers and obviate the movement of middlRead More…
Talks on Oil Cut Deal at G-20 Context : Recently, at G20 talks, top oil nations pushed to finalise a deal on oil cuts to lift prices slashed by the coronavirus crisis. Key Points : Measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus have destroyed demand for fuel and driven down oil prices.It strained the budgets of oil producers and also affected the U.S. shale industrRead More…
Bharat Padhe Online campaign Context : Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has launched the ‘Bharat Padhe Online’ campaign on 10 April in New Delhi. The campaign aimed for crowdsourcing of Ideas for Improving the Online Education ecosystem of India. Aim : A week-long campaign aims to invite all the best brains Read More…
Bio fortified crops Context : Biofortified carrot variety developed by farmer scientist benefits local farmers. Details : The bio fortified crop- Madhuban Gajar was developed by Shri Vallabhhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya, a farmer scientist from Junagadh district, Gujarat.It contains high β-carotene and iron content.It is being planted in an area of over 200 hectares in JunaRead More…
India Revokes Ban on Export of Hydroxychloroquine Context : Recently, India revoked its earlier ban on the export of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), which is being used to treat Covid-19. Key Points : U.S. Pressure: The ban on HCQ was revoked by India after U.S. President said that India could invite “retaliation” if it withheld supplies of HCQ.Earlier, Read More…
MPLADS suspended Context : The Union Cabinet has approved a 30% cut in the salaries of all Members of Parliament and a two-year suspension of the MP Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme so that the amount saved can go to the Consolidated Fund of India to fight COVID-19. In this regard, it approved an ordinance to amend the Salaries, Allowances and Pension of Members Read More…
