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Daily current affairs – April 11

Gs – 2 National Operation SHIELD in 21 Containment Areas against COVID-19 Delhi Chief Minister(CM) has launched “Operation SHIELD” in 21 identified Containment Areas of the state to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. It deals with sealing, home quarantine, isolation & tracking, essential supply of commodities, local sanitisation and door-to-door health checkups. Acronym of SHIELD:SContinue reading “Daily current affairs – April 11”

Daily current affairs – April 10

Gs – 2 International New sectors to be added in the second phase of CPEC • Pakistan announced that it is to add more sectors like agriculture and tourism in the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). • China, earlier, has committed to invest over $60 billion in Pakistan as part of the CPEC underContinue reading “Daily current affairs – April 10”

Super Pink Moon

What is Super Pink Moon? The Moon will be full for the three consecutive days, from Monday, April 6 night till Thursday, April 9 morning. The reason behind this, the moon is at its closest point to Earth which is termed as perigee’ because of the elliptical orbit of the earth. Therefore the Moon appearsContinue reading “Super Pink Moon”

Important News Articles – April 8

GS – 2 Indian Express – International – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/coronavirus-pandemic-cases-deaths-in-japan-sujan-r-chinoy-6352238/ The Hindu – National – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/coronavirus-chief-minister-ashok-gehlot-writes-on-rajasthans-fight-against-covid-19-a-script-of-action-responsibility-and-compassion/article31283443.ece The Hindu – National – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/taking-a-long-view-of-the-pandemic-fight/article31283446.ece GS -3 The Hindu – Science and Technology – https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/hydroxychloroquine-publisher-expresses-concerns-about-study/article31280828.ece Live Mint – Economy – https://www.livemint.com/news/india/small-businesses-face-existential-threat-as-supply-and-demand-vanish-11586286894804.html

Daily current affairs – April 7

GS – 2 Health and Welfare scheme, Ayushman Bharat scheme: The Central government has decided to provide free testing and treatment of COVID-19 under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. These tests would be carried out as per the protocol set by Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR).  Private labs approved by the ICMR can carry out the tests.  Private hospitals shall alsoContinue reading “Daily current affairs – April 7”

Important News Articles – April 7

GS – 2 Indian Express – International – https://indianexpress.com/article/coronavirus/trump-hints-at-retaliation-if-india-doesnt-export-hydroxychloroquine-to-us-6350884/ The Hindu – National – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/do-no-harm-on-safety-of-health-care-workers/article31274406.ece The Hindu – National – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/mind-the-gap-on-indias-focus-what-needs-to-be-done/article31274661.ece GS – 3 The Hindu – Economy – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/cash-less-indians-the-new-normal-and-survival/article31274464.ece The Hindu – Economy – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/farmers-are-at-their-wits-end/article31273857.ece Live Mint – Economy – https://www.livemint.com/news/india/covid-19-lockdown-impact-unemployment-rate-rises-to-23-4-11586202041180.html Indian Express – Environment – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/world-health-day-coronavirus-india-lockdown-cases-deaths-venkaiah-naidu-6350460/

Important Articles – April 6

GS – 2 The Hindu – International – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/coronavirus-our-911-moment-says-doctor-as-us-braces-for-hardest-week/article31266388.ece The Hindu – International – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/mockery-of-justice-the-hindu-editorial-on-daniel-pearl-murder-case-acquittals/article31264465.ece The Hindu – National – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/enemy-at-the-gates-the-hindu-editorial-on-kerala-karnataka-border-issue/article31264459.ece Indian Express – National – https://indianexpress.com/article/india/armed-with-crowdsourced-farm-equipment-telangana-set-for-bumper-paddy-harvest-amid-covid-19-6349433/ GS – 3 Indian Express – Economy – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/coronavirus-crude-oil-in-a-post-covid-world-saudi-opec-russia-vikram-s-mehta/ Live Mint – Science – https://www.livemint.com/news/world/tiger-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-at-new-york-city-s-bronx-zoo-11586135747637.html

Important articles to read – 5th April

GS – 1 The Hindu – International affairs – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-requests-pm-modi-to-release-hydroxychloroquine-ordered-by-us/article31261271.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – National – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/icmr-rule-book-on-large-outbreaks/article31259619.ece The Hindu – National – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pil-in-supreme-court-seeks-full-wages-for-mgnrega-workers-for-coronavirus-lockdown-period/article31258686.ece GS – 2 The Hindu – Science – https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/coronavirus-tcs-uses-ai-for-drug-discovery/article31257352.ece GS – 3 The Hindu – Economy – https://www.thehindu.com/business/centre-tweaks-rules-to-make-inactive-accounts-functional/article31259624.ece Live mint – Science – https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/-proposal-to-reintroduce-the-cheetah-to-india-is-an-exciting-opportunity-11585927439599.html

Antarctica was home to rainforests 90 million years ago: Study

Context: Article is about evidence of rainforest near South pole 90 million years ago, the climate at this time was exceptionally warm with a higher level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere than previously thought. What is Rain forest? Rainforests are forests characterized by high and continuous rainfall, with annual rainfall in the case of tropical rainforests between 2.5 and 4.5Continue reading “Antarctica was home to rainforests 90 million years ago: Study”