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What is Serotype 2 Dengue?

The Union Health Ministry has flagged the emerging challenge in 11 States across India of serotype 2 dengue, which it said is associated with “more cases and more complications” than other forms of the disease. Try this PYQ from CSP 2015: Q. Consider the following statements: In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by… Continue reading What is Serotype 2 Dengue?

Rising unemployment is yet to receive the attention it deserves from government

Context India’s unemployment rate in August was 8.3 per cent. This was higher than the 7 per cent recorded in July. The month-to-month variations notwithstanding, these are all very high unemployment rates. Why inflation gets more attention in India than unemployment? Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) results showed the historically high unemployment rate of 6.1… Continue reading Rising unemployment is yet to receive the attention it deserves from government

[pib] Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)

The Prime Minister has participated virtually in the Joint SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization)-CSTO Outreach Session on Afghanistan. What is CSTO? The CSTO is a Russia-led military alliance of seven former Soviet states that was created in 2002. Current CSTO members are Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation and Tajikistan. Afghanistan and Serbia hold observer… Continue reading [pib] Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)

Building a resilient economy

Context To revive and sustain growth, action is needed both at the international and national levels. Hopes of V-shaped recovery of Indian economy The National Statistical Office (NSO) had recently estimated that India’s economic growth has surged to 20.1% in the April-June quarter. In its recently launched Trade and Development Report 2021, UNCTAD has estimated… Continue reading Building a resilient economy

E-Shram

The E-Shram portal has come into existence more than a decade after the passage of the Unorganized Workers’ Social Security Act in 2008. E-Shram On August 26, 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MOLE) launched the E-Shram, the web portal for creating a National Database of Unorganized Workers (NDUW), which will be seeded with… Continue reading E-Shram

Gupta Era Temple uncovered in UP

Last week, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered remains of an ancient temple dating back to the Gupta period (5th century) in a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district. Findings of the excavation The Bilsarh site was declared ‘protected’ in 1928. Every year, the ASI undertakes scrubbing work at the protected sites. This year,… Continue reading Gupta Era Temple uncovered in UP

[pib] PLI Scheme for White Goods

A total of  52 companies have filed their application with a committed investment of Rs 5,866 crore under the PLI scheme to incentivize the domestic manufacturing of components of White Goods. What are White Goods? White goods refer to heavy consumer durables or large home appliances, which were traditionally available only in white. They include… Continue reading [pib] PLI Scheme for White Goods

How not to deal with recession

Context The Centre is facing a serious financial crisis because of the exigencies created by the pandemic and its own policies. However, monetising assets and cutting down funds to states could aggravate the crisis. 3 Policies aggravating the crisis 1) NMP and disinvestment Union Finance Minister, while announcing the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), said that… Continue reading How not to deal with recession

NEET

The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a bill exempting the State from the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to undergraduate (UG) medical courses. About NEET The NEET has replaced the formerly All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT). It is an all-India pre-medical entrance test for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS)… Continue reading NEET

Four-year moratorium for AGR dues

In big bang reforms, the Union Cabinet approved a relief package for the telecom sector that includes a four-year moratorium on payment of statutory dues by telecom companies as well as allowing 100% foreign investment through the automatic route. What is AGR? Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) is the usage and licensing fee that telecom operators… Continue reading Four-year moratorium for AGR dues

Tarballs on Mumbai Coast

A beach in South Mumbai, saw black oil-emanating balls lying on the shore. What are Tarballs? Tarballs are dark-coloured, sticky balls of oil that form when crude oil floats on the ocean surface. Tarballs are formed by weathering of crude oil in marine environments. They are transported from the open sea to the shores by… Continue reading Tarballs on Mumbai Coast

What is Input Tax Credit?

The Supreme Court has confirmed a Madras High Court judgment which upheld a fiscal formula included in the Central Goods and Service Tax Rules to execute refund of unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC) accumulated on account of input services. What is Input Tax Credit? Input credit means at the time of paying tax on output,… Continue reading What is Input Tax Credit?

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