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What is “Herd Immunity” Strategy adopted by the UK Government to contain Corona Virus?
The United Kingdom Government under the PM Boris Johnson has adopted “Herd Immunity” strategy to contain Corona Virus. With India declaring COVID-19 as “notified disaster”, Italy, Spain and France locking down completely, UK is adopting herd immunity strategy. The United ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Chaitra Jatra Festival cancelled in Odisha due to Corona Virus
On March 16, 2020, the Odisha Government cancelled the famous Chaitra Jatra festival due to the threat of Corona Virus. About Chaitra Jatra Festival The Chaitra Jatra festival is celebrated in the month of Chaitra during Tuesdays. The second and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
WHO: Ground Water contaminated with Uranium in India above 30 micro-gram per litre
On March 16, 2020, the Minister of State for Jal Shakti Shri Rattan Lal Kataria announced in the parliament that ground water is contaminated with Uranium at 30 micro-grams per litre in the country. Highlights According to the ministry, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Banana Exports hit due to Corona Virus
The major banana growing regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were severely hit. This was mainly because the importing countries have gone for lockdown, especially Iran. Highlights The price of a tonne of banana that used to be between Rs ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
DefExpo-2020 Outcomes reported at the Parliament
On March 16, 2020, the Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik submitted the outcomes of DefExpo-2020 at Rajya Sabha as a written reply. This year DefExpo-2020 was organized in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh under the theme Theme: Digital Transformation of Defence ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Gold Imports of 2019-20 dip by 8.86% narrowing Current Account Deficit to 143 billion USD
On March 16, 2020, the Commerce Ministry reported that the gold imports for the period April to February (2019-20) has reduced by 8.86% as compared to the previous year. Highlights India is the largest importer of gold in the world. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Ordinance passed by the Uttar Pradesh Government to recover damages of protests
On March 16, 2020, the Uttar Pradesh Government passed ordinance, “Recovery of Damages to public and private property ordinance, 2020”. The ordinance aims to deal with violent acts and control its persistence. It will also provide recovery of public and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
UNCTAD: India among 15 countries economically affected due to Corona Virus
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development recently released a report on the effect of COVID-19 on global economy. According to the report, India was ranked 10th. World: Key Findings of the Report The report says that the slow ..