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Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India

What is the news? ‘Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India’ was released recently by Ministry of Environment. It was released on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification. Note: Desertification is the degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas. It is caused primarily by human activities and climatic variations. About… Continue reading Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 19 June, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 Cabinet approves “Indian Vessels Bill, 2021”2 Illegal sale of “HT Bt cotton” seeds doubles in a year3 Govt launches “Project O2 for India” to increase supply of medical oxygen4 Govt released Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,20215 “World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position6… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 19 June, 2021

Indian Vessels Act, 2021

Introduced: Lok Sabha (22nd Jul 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Present status: Received the assent of the President on the 11th August, 2021 About Indian Vessels Act, 2021: Indian Vessels bill, 2021 seeks to replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917. The bill aims to regulate the safety, security and registration of inland vessels.… Continue reading Indian Vessels Act, 2021

Govt released Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021

What is the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B) has issued the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021. About Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021: The rules amend the Cable Television Network Rules,1994 with the aim to establish a statutory mechanism for citizens to raise grievances with respect to broadcasted content. Key Features of the… Continue reading Govt released Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021

Govt launches “Project O2 for India” to increase supply of medical oxygen

Contents1 What is the News?2  About Project O2 for India:3 Key Features of the Project O2 for India:4 About Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA): What is the News? The Government of India has launched the ‘Project O2 for India’.  About Project O2 for India: Project O2 for India is an initiative of the… Continue reading Govt launches “Project O2 for India” to increase supply of medical oxygen

Illegal sale of “HT Bt cotton” seeds doubles in a year

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Bt Cotton:3 How is Bt Cotton produced?4 About HT Bt Cotton Variant:5 Government of India’s Response on illegal cultivation of HT Bt Cotton: What is the News? The illegal cultivation of (Herbicide Tolerant) HT Bt cotton has seen a significant increase in recent years. Similarly, the sale of HT… Continue reading Illegal sale of “HT Bt cotton” seeds doubles in a year

“World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position

Contents1 What is the news?2 Key Findings of World Competitiveness Index 2021:3 Key Findings Related to India:4 Qualities of higher-ranked countries What is the news? World Competitiveness Index 2021 has been released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). About World Competitiveness Index The World Competitiveness Index is an annual report published since 1989. Released… Continue reading “World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position

What is an election petition? – All you need to know.

What is the news? An election petition has been filed by West Bengal Chief Minister in the Calcutta High Court. She has challenged the Assembly election result of Nandigram constituency where she had contested and lost. What is an election petition? An election petition is a procedure for inquiring into the validity of the election… Continue reading What is an election petition? – All you need to know.

Rationale behind New Information Technology Rules, 2021

Synopsis: Social media is a direct product of the globalized internet, which connects people all over the globe. It significantly impacts economic, social, and political discourse in a country. Hence, the government formulated new Information Technology Rules, 2021 to regulate them and prevent their misuse. Contents1 Background:2 About Social Media:3 Information Technology Rules, 2021 related… Continue reading Rationale behind New Information Technology Rules, 2021

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