Lassa Fever – UPSC Prelims
Lassa Fever: The Lassa fever-causing virus is found in West Africa and was first discovered in 1969 in Lassa, Nigeria. The […]
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National Health Authority (NHA) – UPSC Prelims
National Health Authority: The National Health Authority (NHA) has been constituted as an autonomous entity under the Society Registration Act, 1860 for effective implementation
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Edible Oil Economy in India – UPSC GS3
Why is India not Self Sufficient in Edible Oils Production? Four main concerns for oil seed and oil producers in
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Agricultural Infrastructure Development Cess – UPSC Prelims
Agricultural Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC): Cess is a kind of special-purpose tax which is levied over and above basic tax
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Palm Oil – UPSC Prelims
Palm Oil: Palm oil is currently the world’s most consumed vegetable oil. It is used extensively in the production of detergents,
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Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) – UPSC Prelims
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI): It was launched in October 2017. Under IMI, greater focus was given on urban areas which were one of
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Koala – UPSC Prelims
Koala: Koala is an arboreal (lives in trees) marsupial. A marsupial is born in a very incomplete state. They are minute,
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Maharaja Surajmal – UPSC Prelims
Maharaja Surajmal: He ruled in the 18th century and was the son of the Jat chieftain Badan Singh. He was a great leader, a
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Free Legal Aid in India – UPSC GS2
National Legal Service Day: The NLSD is celebrated on 9th November every year to spread awareness for ensuring reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens. NLSD
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Does India need Food Fortification? – UPSC GS3
Context: Central government is running a pilot scheme to fortify rice and distribute it through the PDS for a period of