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Talks on Oil Cut Deal at G-20

Why in News Recently, at G20 talks, top oil nations pushed to finalise a deal on oil cuts to lift prices slashed by the coronavirus crisis. Key...

11 Apr 2020 News Analysis

ADB Assures Covid-19 Support Package

Why in News The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has assured the Ministry of Finance of USD 2.2 billion (about Rs 16,500 crore) support to India in its...

11 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Swachhata App

Why in News The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched a revised version of the existing Swachhata-MoHUA App to handle queries...

11 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Covid-19 and Globalization

This article is based on “Will COVID-19 affect the course of globalisation?” “Internationalising the Covid-19 crisis”,...

10 Apr 2020 News Editorials

Alternative Market Channel for Farmers

Why in News In Maharashtra, an alternative market channel aids the impact on production and distribution of agricultural commodities as a result of...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Remote Monitor for Covid-19 Cases

Why in News Recently, Bharat Electronics Ltd. and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh, have jointly developed a remote...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Monetary Policy Report

Why in News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its Monetary Policy Report (MPR). The report follows the unscheduled monetary policy...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary

Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants. The sanctuary is covered by southern...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Measures for Farmers’ Welfare

Why in News The Government has taken up measures to protect farmers facing obstacles during the lockdown due to Covid-19. Measures for Fruit and...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

No Orders of Hydroxychloroquine to BCPL

Why in News It has been alleged that the central government is not giving orders to the Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (BCPL) to...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Industrial Output Grows in February

Why in News According to recent data released by the National Statistical Office, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) accelerated at 4.5% in...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Domestic Violence During Lockdown

This article is based on “Addressing domestic violence: A forgotten agenda while locking India down” which was published in Observer...

09 Apr 2020 News Editorials

Armyworm Attack

Why in News The Directorate of Agriculture has reported an armyworm attack on the standing crops in the northeastern Dhemaji district of...

09 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Gender Disparity and Covid-19

Why in News Recently, GlobalHealth50/50 suggested that the gender-split of Covid-19 cases in all countries is roughly 50-50, barring two exceptions:...

09 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Syrian Air Force Behind Chemical Attacks

Why in News Recently, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has said that the Syrian air force carried out three chemical...

09 Apr 2020 News Analysis

70 Years of Indian Council for Cultural Relations

Why in News Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) observed its 70th foundation day on 9th April 2020. However, owing to the Covid-19...

09 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Madhuban Gajar: Biofortified Variety

Why in News Madhuban Gajar, a biofortified carrot variety, is benefitting more than 150 local farmers in Junagadh, Gujarat. It is being planted...

09 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Safety of Women During Lockdown

Why in News Recently, the Union Minister of Women and Child Development had a video-conference with personnel associated with the Ministry. The...

09 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Phased Easing of Lockdown

Why in News An expert committee headed by former Chief Secretary K.M. Abraham has recommended a phased relaxation of the lockdown to contain...

09 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Wildlife Panel Holds Virtual Conference

Why in News Recently, the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) had its first ever video-conferencing meet. In the meet the...

09 Apr 2020 News Analysis