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Global Press Freedom Index Context : India has dropped two places on a global press freedom index to be ranked 140th out of 180 countries in the annual Reporters Without Borders analysis released. India : World Press Freedom Index 2020 murders of journalists in India in 2019, as against six in the year 2018 and the security situation for the country’s media might seem on the faRead More…

Civil Services Day Context : Civil Services Day is observed on 21 April in India. The day celebrates the civil servants in order to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens. On this day, the civil servants renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work. Aim : The Civil Services Day celebrates all the civil servants who dedicated their lives to thRead More…

Thailand beaches lure Leatherback sea turtles Context : The largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in Thailand beaches. The environmentalists said that this has occurred due to the bereft of tourists because of the coronavirus pandemic. Highlights : The highest recorded turtle nests the authorities have found since last November was 11 in the past two decadeRead More…

India removes export curbs on formulations from Paracetamol Context : The Centre has permitted the export of formulations (medicinal products) made from Paracetamol. However, the restriction on export of Paracetamol Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) will continue. The API is the part of any drug that produces the intended effects. Key Points :Read More…

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…