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UNCTAD Released Report on Effect of COVID-19 on Countries’ Debt
The UNCTAD has released a report titled, ‘From the Great Lockdown to the Great Meltdown’ highlighting the economic impact of the pandemic and the lockdown conditions on the debt of countries. About the Report The report was released by UNCTAD ..
Saudi Arabia Abolishes Flogging as a Punishment
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia recently abolished flogging as a punishment in the country. This is seen as the latest in a series of measures to reform the orthodox government. Flogging in Saudi Arabia The Supreme Court of Saudi ..
Andhra Pradesh Launches the COVID Pharma App
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a mobile app to detect COVID-19 cases by surveillance of people’s pharmaceutical purchases. About the App The COVID Pharma is a mobile app launched by the Andhra Pradesh government to detect cases of COVID-19 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Rohtang Pass Opened Before Schedule
The Border Road Organisation has successfully opened the Rohtang Pass after clearing the snow before schedule. The efforts were taken after the Himachal Pradesh government had requested it, given the lockdown in effect. Manali- Leh Axis Ladakh can be accessed ..
Anti-Leprosy Drug Trials started by CSIR against COVID-19
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has started the trials of anti-leprosy drug trials against COVID-19. The drug trial is to be conducted with the help of Mycobacterium MW. Highlights The Mycobacterium MW is a heat killed bacteria. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
BRICS Foreign ministers to attend COVID-19 meeting
The foreign ministers of the BRICS grouping are to discuss on measures to combat COVID-19. External Affairs Minister Shri S Jaishankar is to represent India at the meet. Highlights The video conference is to be hosted by Russia as it ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
ADB approves 1.5 billion USD for India to fight COVID-19
On April 28, 2020, the Asian Development Bank approved 1.5 billion USD loan to support the Indian Government in its actions against the spread of COVID-19 crisis. The fund is to be used in disease containments, social protection and disease ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
International Financial Services Centre Authority established by GoI
The Government of India has established International Financial Services Centre Authority. The headquarters of the authority is to be established in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Highlights The Authority was established through a notification. The notification issued by the GoI brings into effect ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
April 28: World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Every year the World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28. With COVID-19 pandemic creating great challenges for governments, workers and employers, this year the day is to focus on addressing outbreak of infectious diseases ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Guidelines to use Air Conditioners issued by Central Public Works Department
The Central Public Works Department has issued guidelines to use air conditioners during COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines have been issued as Air conditioner usages are to increase with the arrival of Summer in the country. The main objective of the ..