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DMPQ-. World Health Organization plays an important role during the pandemic. Throw light on WHO’s roles and responsibilities amid Covid19 pandemic crisis.

Answer. The World Health Organization (WHO), the UN’s health agency, has played a crucial role in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, ever since the first cases were identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December. Helping countries to prepare and respond The plan, which is updated as fresh information and data improve WHO’s understanding of … Read more

23.01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

  Gujarat discoms seek hike in fuel surcharge                    Power distribution companies in state have approached Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) seeking a hike in fuel price and power purchase adjustment (FPPPA) base price or fuel surcharge. However, none have sought any increase in basic electricity tariffs for fiscal 2018-19. A power company is allowed to … Read more

17.01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT Creating a launchpad for new ideas   Amid the boom and bust of the global startup scenario, the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology (iCreate) — a pet project of PM Narendra Modi — aims to create an ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs with help ranging from grooming to funding. Modi along with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu will visit iCreate on … Read more

14-15 .01.18 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT   International Kite Festival: Uttarayan celebration   “Uttarayan” or the Kite festival culminates on 14 January, “Makara Sankranti” – a day observed sacred according to Hindu Tradition/Indian Calendar. The day marks the change in season from the deep slumber of chilly winters to the dawn of the great Indian summer, signaling the farmers that … Read more

30.12.17 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT 37 child marriages were registered in Gujarat in 3 years   In a shocker to the model state of Gujarat, the figures of child marriages in the last three years tell that there were 37 cases here from 2014 to 2017, more than so-called underdeveloped states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, which had 23 and 17 such … Read more

14.12.17 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT China is watching Gujarat polls closely   India’s economic reforms are “an issue of deep concern to China because of its increasing economic interaction with India”.   The outlook for India’s economic reforms is deeply related to a good number of Chinese companies doing business in India such as Xiaomi and OPPO. If the BJP wins … Read more

13.12.17 (GPSC) Gujrat Current Affairs

GUJARAT   Hirasar Greenfield Airport Project in Gujarat gets Green Clearance   The Central Government has given green clearance for a greenfield airport project at Hirasar, about 28 km from Rajkot in Gujarat, at a cost of over Rs. 1,400 crores. The state government has proposed a new airport in Rajkot district as the existing … Read more

Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India

Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India Human development—a comprehensive approach Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. But human development is also the objective, so it is both a process and an outcome. Human development implies that people must influence the processes that shape their lives. … Read more

30.08.17 Gujarat (GPSC) Current Affairs

GUJARAT   Google explores tie-up with govt   Search engine giant Google is likely to tie up with the Gujarat government to train university students in cyber security and for research activity in educational institutions, labour improvement etc. Google will also help develop relevant image libraries and promote tourist destinations in the state.   Google India has already … Read more