UPSC current affairs – Page 18

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/

Daily current affairs – April 5

GS – 2 International and National “Mo Prativa”: Programme to engage children during Lock Down The Odisha Government recently launched “Mo Prativa” programme in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Funds). The programme has been launched for the children to participate in online competitions such as writing slogans, drawings, short story writing, paintings, etc. UnderContinue reading “Daily current affairs – April 5”

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

Quarantine and the law

Context: Analysis is based on quarantine. What is quarantine? Quarantine is considered the oldest mechanism to reduce the rapid spread of bacterial infections and viral attack. It has been legally sanctioned by all jurisdictions in the world for the maintenance of public health and to control the transmission of diseases. Since ancient times, societies haveContinue reading “Quarantine and the law”