DENGUE, JE STRIKE AS ASSAM BATTLES COVID-19
Why in news? Assam is facing crisis through a series of viral and pest attacks, Districts from different parts of Assam have reported cases of dengue and acute encephalitis syndrome. The heavy rainfall in the northern parts of the State had seen two rivers – Jia-Bharali and Puthimari – flowing above the danger mark. 2,980 […]
AAROGYA SETU: PROTECTION OR THREAT?
Introduction The Data of millions of Indians, collected through the Aarogya Setu app, could be vulnerable to threats from adversarial state and non-state actors and pose a national security challenge, according to cybersecurity experts and former intelligence officials. Indian government officials reject these concerns, saying their encryption standards have adequate protection against data or network […]
BIOMEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL POSES A HUGE CHALLENGE
Why in news? The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a unique challenge where the country has to deal with an unestimated amount of such waste exclusively from Covid hospitals, quarantine centres and home quarantine facilities. How is it being handled now? The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had issued detailed guidelines in April on handing Covid-linked […]
WILL EXIT OPEN SKIES TREATY, ANNOUNCES U.S.
Why in news? The U.S. has given notice that it will exit the Open Skies Treaty (OST), an agreement that allows countries to monitor signatories’ arms development by conducting surveillance flights over each other’s territories. Details U.S. said Russia had “continuously and flagrantly” violated the treaty. The U.S.’s exit last year from another arms deal […]
CHINA SEEKS INDIA’S SUPPORT FOR HONG KONG LAW
Why in news? China has sought the support and understanding of India and other countries for its controversial decision to impose a new national security law on Hong Kong, saying the new legislation is aimed at containing the “secessionist” forces in the former British colony who have posed a “grave threat” to the country’s national […]
RBI CUTS REPO RATE AGAIN, EXTENDS MORATORIUM
Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) further reduced the key interest rate or the repo rate by 40 bps on 22nd May 2020 after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting as the COVID-19 pandemic induced lockdown continues. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the moratorium on repayment for term loans by […]
MISSION SAGAR – INS KESARI AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS
Focus: GS-III International Relations Why in news? As part of Mission Sagar, Indian Naval Ship Kesari entered Port Louis Mauritius on 23 May 2020. ‘Mission Sagar’, is in consonance with the Prime Ministers vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region ‘SAGAR’. Details Indian Naval Ship Kesari is carrying COVID related essential medicines […]
ADDITIONAL NDRF TEAMS DEPLOYED: AMPHAN
Why in news? Ten additional NDRF teams have been mobilized and are being rushed at the earliest from NDRF locations outside West Bengal to provide support to West Bengal for post cyclone Amphan management. The additional deployment of 10 teams will bring the total deployment to 36 teams of NDRF across the 6 districts of […]
HUNAR HAAT TO RESTART WITH THEME OF “LOCAL TO GLOBAL”
Why in news? After a gap of about 5 months due to the Corona pandemic, “Hunar Haat” will restart from September 2020 with the theme of “Local to Global”. Hunar Haat has become “Empowerment Exchange” of artisans and craftsmen from across the country. Hunar Haat provides market and opportunity to master artisans and craftsmen from […]
WORLD TURTLE DAY
Why in news? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), along with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) celebrated World Turtle Day on 23rd may 2020. In order to conserve turtles and other wildlife, NMCG has taken up several initiatives including establishing conservation centers and creating public awareness about the subject. World Turtle Day World Turtle […]