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05/05/2020

Sonia Gandhi said Congress will pay migrants’ fare. "This will be the Indian National Congress' humble contribution in service of our compatriots and to stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with them," Congress president Sonia Gandhi said in a letter. Sonia Gandhi attacked the Centre over the train fare for migrants. Sonia Gandhi's announcement that the Congress would pay the train fare for migrants heading home amid the lockdown set up a huge political row, with the Government accusing the opposition party of making a big show. [ 1,791 more word ]
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sonia gandhi says congress will pay migrants’ fare. slams governemt. indian railways clarifies the charge is borne by the state governments.

04/05/2020

After a comprehensive review, and because of the Lockdown measures have led to significant gains in the COVID-19 situation in the country, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India (GoI) issued an Order under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to further extend the Lockdown for a further period of 2 weeks with effect from May 4, 2020. ((The Disaster Management Act, 2005… [ 1,967 more word ]
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Lockdown extended for another two weeks - new guidelines by Ministry of Home Affiars - Red, Orange and Green Zones - Containment Zones

02/05/2020

Who is Safoora Zargar? Safoora Zargar is a research scholar from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) university. The 27-year old, in the second trimester of her first pregnancy, was arrested on April 10 and subsequently charged under the stringent anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 2019 (UAPA), by the Delhi police. She spent her first day of Ramadan in the high-security Tihar jail in the Indian capital, New Delhi. [ 929 more words ]
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Who is Safoora Zargar?  Safoora Zargar is a research scholar from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) university. The 27-year old, in the second trimester of her first pregnancy, was arrested on April 10 and subsequently charged under the stringent anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 20...

01/05/2020

Who blacklisted India A US panel decided India should be placed on religious freedom blacklist. ((United States Commission on International Religious Freedom - Annual Report, 2020)) The bipartisan panel recommends but does not set policy, and there is virtually no chance the State Department will follow its lead on India, an increasingly close US ally. In its annual report, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) said India should join the ranks of "countries of particular concern" that would be subject to sanctions if they do not improve their records. [ 1,146 more word ]
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Who blacklisted India  A US panel decided India should be placed on religious freedom blacklist. 1 The bipartisan panel recommends but does not set policy, and there is virtually no chance the State Department will follow its lead on India, an increasingly close US ally. In its annual report, the U...

30/04/2020

What is the deal? Axis Bank eyes 30% stake in Max Life for Rs 1,600 crore. Axis Bank is the third-largest private Bank, and Max Life is the fourth largest private life insurer in India. It is buying 29 per cent stake from Max Financial Services Ltd. in its insurance arm, according to their filings. The deal is almost finalised to acquire a nearly 30 per cent stake in Max Life Insurance from Max Financial Services for Rs 1,600 crore. [ 1,149 more word ]
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What is the deal?  Axis Bank eyes 30% stake in Max Life for Rs 1,600 crore. Axis Bank is the third-largest private Bank, and Max Life is the fourth largest private life insurer in India. It is…

29/04/2020

What are the SSC CHSL and SSC JE exams? SSC stands for Staff Selection Commission. It is headquartered in New Delhi. The purpose of this Commission is to make recruitment to (i) all Group "B" posts in the various Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India and their Attached, and Subordinate Offices which are in the pay scales the maximum of which is Rs.10,500 or below and (ii) all non-technical Group "C" posts in the various Ministries/Departments of the Govt. [ 898 more words ]
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What are the SSC CHSL and SSC JE exams?  SSC stands for Staff Selection Commission. It is headquartered in New Delhi. The purpose of this Commission is to make recruitment to (i) all Group & #8…

28/04/2020

To ease liquidity pressures on mutual funds, Reserve Bank of India today announced a particular liquidity facility of ₹50,000 crores for mutual funds. Indian stock markets surged immediately after the RBI announced this liquidity facility for mutual funds. The Sensex was up about 750 points. ((RBI announces ₹ 50,000 crore specula liquidity facility for mutual funds)) Mutual fund investors had received a jolt late last week when Franklin Templeton fund house halted withdrawals from six mutual debt fund complementary schemes with significant exposures to higher-yielding, lower-rated credit securities, citing lack of liquidity amid the coronavirus pandemic. [ 958 more words ]
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To ease liquidity pressures on mutual funds, Reserve Bank of India today announced a particular liquidity facility of ₹50,000 crores for mutual funds. Indian stock markets surged immediately after …

26/04/2020

Neighbourhood shops can open The Centre has allowed all neighbourhood shops in the residential areas to open if they follow specific guidelines. The Union ministry of home affairs on Friday said, "all shops, including neighbourhood shops and standalone shops, shops in residential complexes, within the limits of municipal corporations and municipalities, registered under the Shops and Establishment Act of the respective State and UT" are allowed to open during the lockdown. [ 942 more words ]
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Neighbourhood shops can open The Centre has allowed all neighbourhood shops in the residential areas to open if they follow specific guidelines.  The Union ministry of home affairs on Friday s…

25/04/2020

Are you from quota? It all starts with this question when you enter college and the harassment never really ends. Approximately 1,800 km and three decades separate the deaths of Chuni Kotal and Dr Payal Tadvi ((News items and editorials on Chuni Kotal -1992-1993)). Kotal, the first woman graduate from the Lodha Shabar community of West Bengal, which was branded a “criminal tribe” by the British, committed su***de on August 16, 1992, in Kharagpur, after failing for two successive academic years while pursuing a Master’s degree in anthropology. [ 1,790 more word ]
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Are you from quota? It all starts with this question when you enter college and the harassment never really ends. Approximately 1,800 km and three decades separate the deaths of Chuni Kotal and Dr …

24/04/2020

Where did she hail from? Payal belonged to a lesser-known of Adivasi community, the Tadvi Bhil. Like many in her community, she practised Islam. Found in pockets of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the Tadvi Bhils are a reserved community of Scheduled Tribes. A sizeable number of them converted to Islam during the Mughal period ((List of Scheduled Tribes in Maharashtra State… [ 1,126 more word ]
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Where did she hail from?  Payal belonged to a lesser-known of Adivasi community, the Tadvi Bhil. Like many in her community, she practised Islam. Found in pockets of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Raja…

23/04/2020

Payal Tadvi su***de case: All that happened in the court Deepak Kundal, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Agripada, who is investigating the Payal Tadvi su***de case, told the court that they needed to find out if there was any su***de note in the case. Amid allegations being levelled from both sides in Dr Payal Tadvi su***de case, the Mumbai sessions court on Wednesday, dated May 29, 2019, sent accused doctors Bhakti Mehere, Hema Ahuja and Ankita Khandelwal to police custody till May 31 (( [ 1,261 more word ]
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Payal Tadvi su***de case: All that happened in the court Deepak Kundal, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Agripada, who is investigating the Payal Tadvi su***de case, told the court that they…

22/04/2020

Who is Payal Tadvi? Payal Tadvi, a postgraduate student at Nair Hospital, committed su***de after her seniors Dr Hema Ahuja, Dr Bhakti Mehar and Dr Ankita Khandelwal allegedly harassed her with casteist remarks. Twenty-three-year-old Payal Tadvi hailed from the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. A Bhil Muslim, she belonged to the scheduled tribes ((Dr Payal Tadvi su***de: Mumbai Police arrest one of the three accused doctors… [ 940 more words ]
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Who is Payal Tadvi? Payal Tadvi, a postgraduate student at Nair Hospital, committed su***de after her seniors Dr Hema Ahuja, Dr Bhakti Mehar and Dr Ankita Khandelwal allegedly harassed her with cas…

21/04/2020

What happened? Palghar mob lynching is an incident in which three people were killed on the night of Thursday, April 16, 2020, state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Three men were allegedly lynched to death by a mob of 200 people in Gadchinchle in Maharashtra's Palghar district, as they were suspected to be thieves. Sources said that the three men reportedly from Nashik were travelling in a car on Thursday when a group stopped them. [ 1,291 more word ]
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What happened?  Palghar mob lynching is an incident in which three people were killed on the night of Thursday, April 16, 2020, state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said on Sunday, April 19, 2020…

16/04/2020

What is the App all about? The App is part of a service designed to enable registered users who have come in contact with other registered users who have tested positive for the severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) to be notified, traced and suitably supported (Services). When you register on the App, the following information is collected from you and stored securely on a server operated and managed by the Government of India (Server) – … [ 1,478 more word ]
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What is the App all about? The App is part of a service designed to enable registered users who have come in contact with other registered users who have tested positive for the severe acute respir…

15/04/2020

My Dear Fellow Citizens, India’s fight against the Corona global pandemic is moving ahead with high strength and steadfastness. It is only because of your restraint, penance and sacrifice that, India has so far been able to avert the harm caused by corona in no small extent. You have endured immense suffering to save your country, save your India (( [ 1,573 more word ]
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My Dear Fellow Citizens, India’s fight against the Corona global pandemic is moving ahead with high strength and steadfastness. It is only because of your restraint, penance and sacrifice that, Ind…

13/04/2020

Increase of 1035 COVID-19 confirmed cases noted since yesterday, the total number of deaths goes up to 239—government ensuring that there is no shortage of supplies of critical items with states. Prime Minister interacts with Chief Ministers to strategies ahead for tackling COVID-19. MHA exempts operations of marine fishing/aquaculture industry and its workers from lockdown restrictions. Sowing of summer crops progresses satisfactorily despite difficulties. [ 1,714 more word ]
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Increase of 1035 COVID-19 confirmed cases noted since yesterday, the total number of deaths goes up to 239—government ensuring that there is no shortage of supplies of critical items with states.&n…

11/04/2020

Where are we now? On March 24, India shut its $2.9 trillion economy, closing its businesses and issuing strict stay-at-home orders to more than a billion people. Air, road and rail transport systems were suspended. Now, more than two months after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in the country, more than 5,000 people have tested positive, and some 150 people have died. [ 1,050 more word ]
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Where are we now? On March 24, India shut its $2.9 trillion economy, closing its businesses and issuing strict stay-at-home orders to more than a billion people. Air, road and rail transport syste…

10/04/2020

Migrant workers from peri-urban and rural parts of the country who migrate to large cities constitute a sizable segment of urban population across the country. During the outbreak of a communicable disease or social distancing measures as being undertaken for COVID-19 Pandemic, such populations tend to return to their homes. In such a scenario, the resultant congregations of migrant workers in bus stations/State borders may make them susceptible to COVID-19 infection. [ 1,485 more word ]
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Migrant workers from peri-urban and rural parts of the country who migrate to large cities constitute a sizable segment of urban population across the country. During the outbreak of a communicable…

09/04/2020

What does this Scheme cover? This accident insurance scheme covers loss of life due to COVID19 and accidental death on account of COVID-19 related duty. What is the definition of an Accident? An accident is a sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event caused by external, visible and violent means. Who are all covered under the scheme? Public healthcare providers, including community health workers, who may have to be in direct contact and care of COVID-19 patients, are covered under the scheme. [ 901 more words ]
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What does this Scheme cover?  This accident insurance scheme covers loss of life due to COVID19 and accidental death on account of COVID-19 related duty.  What is the definition of an Acc…

08/04/2020

As of now, 4067 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 109 deaths were reported in the country. Two hundred ninety-one persons have been cured/discharged after recovery. As per the presently available data, an analysis of total confirmed cases show that 76% are male and 24% female. Regarding age distribution, 47% people are below 40 years age group, 34% people are between 40 to 60 years age group, and 19% people are of the age 60 years and above (( [ 770 more words ]
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As of now, 4067 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 109 deaths were reported in the country. Two hundred ninety-one persons have been cured/discharged after recovery. As per the presently available data, …

07/04/2020

On 26 March 2020, Finance Minister announced ₹ 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for the poor to help them fight the battle against Corona Virus. While addressing the press conference, the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “These measures are intended at reaching out to the poorest of the poor, with food and money in hands, so that they do not face difficulties in buying essential supplies and meeting essential needs.” … [ 876 more words ]
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On 26 March 2020, Finance Minister announced ₹ 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for the poor to help them fight the battle against Corona Virus. While addres…

06/04/2020

Last week, the Reserve Bank of India had allowed Banks to declare a three-month moratorium on all term loans outstanding as on 01 March 2020, as well as on working capital facilities. The Indian Banks Association has answered a list of frequently asked questions about the technicalities of the moratorium. When/what was the RBI announcement? Last week, the Reserve Bank of India announced a three-month moratorium on… [ 1,397 more word ]
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Last week, the Reserve Bank of India had allowed Banks to declare a three-month moratorium on all term loans outstanding as on 01 March 2020, as well as on working capital facilities. The Indian Ba…

05/04/2020

What is the Indian Council of Medical Research doing? With the number of COVID-19 cases accelerating in India, health authorities are now broadening the pool for testing. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued guidelines for a new testing strategy to track COVID-19 cases effectively ((((The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research… [ 988 more words ]
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What is the Indian Council of Medical Research doing? With the number of COVID-19 cases accelerating in India, health authorities are now broadening the pool for testing. The Indian Council of Medi…

05/04/2020

Content in italics is myth. Content in bold is reality. Exposing yourself to the sun or temperatures higher than 25C degrees prevents the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). You can catch COVID-19, no matter how sunny or hot the weather is. Countries with hot weather have reported cases of COVID-19. To protect yourself, make sure you clean your hands frequently and thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose. [ 1,194 more word ]
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Content in italics is myth. Content in bold is reality.   Exposing yourself to the sun or temperatures higher than 25C degrees prevents the coronavirus disease (COVID-…

04/04/2020

What is the Indian Council of Medical Research doing? With the number of COVID-19 cases accelerating in India, health authorities are now broadening the pool for testing. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued guidelines for a new testing strategy to track COVID-19 cases effectively ((((The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research… [ 988 more words ]
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What is the Indian Council of Medical Research doing? With the number of COVID-19 cases accelerating in India, health authorities are now broadening the pool for testing. The Indian Council of Medi…

03/04/2020

What did they talk about? PM interacts with CMs to bolster efforts to tackle COVID-19 ((COVID-19 is an acronym that stands for coronavirus disease of 2019)). He said: It is truly praiseworthy how all the States have worked together as a team to check the spread of the virus. The States and Centre must formulate a common exit strategy… [ 965 more words ]
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What did they talk about?  PM interacts with CMs to bolster efforts to tackle COVID-19 ((COVID-19 is an acronym that stands for coronavirus disease of 2019)). He said: It is truly praiseworthy…

02/04/2020

There are two types of masks - surgical masks and N95 respirators. Surgical masks (face masks) and N95 respirators are examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are used to protect the wearer from airborne particles and liquid contaminating the face. A surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. [ 1,130 more word ]
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There are two types of masks – surgical masks and N95 respirators.  Surgical masks (face masks) and N95 respirators are examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are used to p…

01/04/2020

What do we know about Coronavirus so far? Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The condition causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with unwell people. [ 305 more words ]
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What do we know about Coronavirus so fa

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05/02/2020