COVID 19 pandemic
Raccoon Dog
Raccoon Dog, also known as Chinese or Asian raccoon dog is a fox-like canid endemic to East Asia. Its face has racoon-like markings and is closely related to foxes. It has unique traits when compared with canids (dogs, foxes and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Levels & Trends in Child Mortality 2022
In 2021, a staggering 5 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday. This is a tragedy on a personal level, and a setback to global development. The root cause of many of these deaths is a lack of access ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report 2022
The World Bank’s report titled “Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2022: Correcting Course” provides the first comprehensive assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on poverty in developing countries. Key findings The report projected that the world is unlikely to end the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2023 • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Extension of PMGKAY Scheme
PM-GKAY scheme has been extended for 3 more months until the end of December 2022. This scheme was scheduled to end on September 30. Overview: The decision to extend this scheme comes ahead of the festive season. The government will ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
ONORC Scheme Operational in Entire Country
With the adoption of “One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) in Assam, this scheme has become operational in entire India. Key Points Assam became the 36th state to adopt One Nation One Ration Card food security scheme. With the addition ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2023 • Government Schemes Current Affairs
75th Edition of the World Health Assembly
From 22nd to 28th May 2022, the 75th World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the first in-person Health Assembly since the COVID-19 pandemic began. What is the theme of this year’s health assembly? “Health for ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences