[Health] What is Scrub Typhus ? Signs and Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

What is Scrub Typhus ?

Scrub typhus, also known as bush typhus, is a disease caused by bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi. Scrub typhus is spread to people through bites of infected chiggers (larval mites). The most common symptoms of scrub typhus include fever, headache, body aches, and sometimes rash. Most cases of scrub typhus occur in rural areas of Southeast Asia, Indonesia, China, Japan, India, and

[Union Budget 2017-18] Highlights of Union Budget 2017-18

The 2017 Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday, was broadly focused on 10 issues — farming sector, rural population, youth, poor and health care for the

[Economy] Goods and Services Tax (GST), The Constitution (122nd) Amendment Bill Explained

The Goods and Services Tax (GST), the biggest reform in India’s indirect tax structure since the economy began to be opened up 25 years ago, at last looks set to become reality. The Constitution (122nd) Amendment Bill comes up in Rajya Sabha and passed, on the back of a broad political

[Union Budget] Highlights of Union budget 2016-17

Finance minister Arun Jaitley presented Union Budget 2016-17 in Parliament on Monday. Here are the key highlights of his speech:

[Oscar 2016] List of winners at the 2016 Academy Awards

List of winners at Sunday's 88th annual Academy Awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Best Picture: “Spotlight”

Best Direction: “The Revenant,” Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Best Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Revenant”

Best Actress: Brie Larson, “Room”

[Nobel Prize] List of Nobel Prize Winners from 2010 to 2015

Year

Category

Name

Country

Achievement

Literary area

2010
	chemistry		Heck, Richard F.	U.S.		development of techniques to synthesize complex carbon molecules

Current Cabinet Ministers & Ministers of State of Indian Govt

Cabinet Ministers : 

Portfolio	Minister
Prime Minister	Narendra Modi

[Analysis] Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Campaign) : "Hygiene is More Important than Political Independence" !

Clean India campaign can trace back its initiatives long back to the period of Mahatma Gandhi and he protracted the importance of hygiene India with embarking the words "hygiene is more important

[Polity] CBI : Should it be within the ambit of RTI and Whistle blower laws?

• As many the controversial cases the CBI has been investigating it seems to be involved in as many controversies itself.

[Polity] Right To Information Act (RTI) 2005 : Brief Notes

WHAT IS THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005?

The Government of India has enacted “The Right to Information Act, 2005”to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens tosecure access to information under the

25 Best Must Read Books For UPSC/State PSC Exams/SSC Exams for Building Solid Basics and Authentic Material

25 Best Must Read Books For Every UPSC/State PSC Exams/SSC Exams for Building Solid Basics and Authentic Material : 

[Polity] Section 66A of IT Act Scraped by Supreme Court

What is Section 66A of IT Act ?

Section 66A prescribes the punishment for sending "offensive' messages through computers or any other communication device such as a mobile phone or a tablet, and a conviction can fetch a maximum of three years in jail.

[Polity] Land Acquisition Bill

What is Land Acquisition ?

• Land acquisition in India refers to the process of land acquisition by the central or state government of India for various infrastructure and economic growth initiatives.

[Science] Know all About Earthquake

Earthquake:

• An Earthquake is a vibration or oscillation of the surface of the earth caused by a transient disturbance of the elastic or gravitational equilibrium of the rocks at or beneath the surface.

[Scheme] Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana - Scheme for Accidental Death Insuanace

The Union Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitely presenting the Union Budget 2015-16, said that a large proportion of India's population is without insurance of any kind.So he announced Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana to cover accidental death risk of Rs. 2 lakh for a premium of just Rs. 12 per year.

[Scheme] Atal Pension Yojna (APY)

The government decided that Atal Pension Yojna (APY), announced in the Budget, will be launched on June 1 and will focus on all citizens in the unorganised sector entitling them to a pension of up to Rs 5,000 per month after 60 years of age.

[General Studies] Headquarters of International Organisations

Headquarters of International Organisations :

S.No.	International Organizations	Headquarters
1	Amnesty International	London
2	Asia Pacific Economic Forum  - APEC	Singapore

[International Relations] Indian and Bangladesh Border Disputes (Q&A)

Q. Is Bangladesh in illegal occupation of Indian land?

A. There is no illegal occupation of Indian land by Bangladesh. Since independence, there have been pockets along the India Bangladesh border that have traditionally been under the possession of people of one country in the territory of another country. These are known as Adverse Possessions.

[International Relations] Resetting Pakistan’s Relations with Afghanistan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan have been largely characterised by mutual mistrust and devised through a narrow security prism. While it will require considerable effort to end deep-seated animosity, both countries share close ethnic, linguistic, religious and economic ties.

[SSC CGL Mains] How to Prepare for SSC CGL Mains Exam

Tier II exam is also an objective type exam. It comprises of 2 papers:

• 1 paper of Quantitative Aptitude for 200 marks
• 1 paper of English Comprehension for 200 marks
• Total 400 marks.