Context: According to reports by polling agencies, several leaders of democratic countries are witnessing a surge in their approval ratings, as the governments around the world continue to face an uphill battle against the coronavirus pandemic. More about the news: According to a report in the Financial Times, Indian Prime Minister continues to enjoy the highest popularity among all democratic leaders, despite a fall in his numbers in the recent m... .
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Context: As the novel coronavirus has spread across continents, studies are underway to better understand its origin and how it is transmitted. About the disease Diseases caused by coronaviruses, such as COVID-19, are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. The global SARS outbreak of 2002-2004, which claimed almost 800 lives in more than two dozen countries, was also traced to the horseshoe variety of bats in 2017. ... .
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Context: Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) has developed a one-step curable anti-microbial coating which, when coated on different surfaces such as textile, plastic and so on could kill a range of virus types including COVID 19. About the research: The recent outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has created an unprecedented stir in global public health. Like influenza, Coronavirus is also an enveloped virus. JNCASR has develo... .
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Context:With coronavirus pandemic ongoing, vast sums of money will be needed for relief and stimulus measures. With this a school of thought has emerged relating to whether an ordinance should be issued to lift the FRBM cap on our fiscal deficit. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003 Objective To make the Central government responsible for ensuring “inter-generational eq... .
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Context: MHA recently issued a notification through which it amended and repealed a number of laws of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir.. Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020 New Criteria for domicile New definition of a domicile: Notification defines a domicile as one Who has resided for a period of 15 years in the UT of J&K o... .
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Questions 1 to 3 are of 10 marks each, and questions 4 and 5 are of 15 marks each. Examine the changes brought to the direct tax regime in the Nation by the “Vivad Se Vishwas” Bill. What is the Kyoto Protocol, and why is it important in climate change? Examine the key features of the land reforms immediately after independence in India. Scarcity of medical supplied amid a pandemic has led to the realisation that we need to emphasize on th... .
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