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Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 10 June, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 What are “Overture supersonic aircraft” and what are its challenges?2 “Sardar Sarovar Dam” provides irrigation water in summer for the first time in history3 “Operation Pangea” of Interpol targets counterfeit and illicit health products4 Covid-19 vaccines are safe for “inflammatory bowel disease” patients: New… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 10 June, 2021

[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 1st week

Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 1st week of the Month of June. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of June, First Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 1st week

“Operation Pangea” of Interpol targets counterfeit and illicit health products

What is the News? Interpol has conducted Operation Pangea XIV to target the sale of counterfeit and illicit medicines and medical products. About Operation Pangea: Operation Pangea is an international effort to target the online sale of counterfeit and illicit health products. It also aims to raise public awareness of the potential dangers of buying… Continue reading “Operation Pangea” of Interpol targets counterfeit and illicit health products

Covid-19 vaccines are safe for “inflammatory bowel disease” patients: New research

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Research:4 Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD): What is the News? According to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines are safe for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD). They do not appear to have an increased risk of side effects from Covid vaccines.… Continue reading Covid-19 vaccines are safe for “inflammatory bowel disease” patients: New research

“Sardar Sarovar Dam” provides irrigation water in summer for the first time in history

Contents1 2 What is the News?3  About Sardar Sarovar Dam:4 Water Management Initiatives that helped to harness water for the Dam: What is the News? Sardar Sarovar Dam usually has no water for irrigation during summers. However, for the first time in history, the dam has been filled with Narmada water.  About Sardar Sarovar Dam:… Continue reading “Sardar Sarovar Dam” provides irrigation water in summer for the first time in history

What are “Overture supersonic aircraft” and what are its challenges?

Contents1 2 What is the news?3 First Supersonic Aircraft:4 What about the Overture supersonic aircraft?5 Challenges with Supersonic Flights: What is the news? Plans to buy 15 new Overture supersonic Aircraft have been announced by US-based United Airlines. These aircrafts are planned to be open for passengers by 2029. What are Supersonic Flights? Supersonic aircraft… Continue reading What are “Overture supersonic aircraft” and what are its challenges?

Issues with recent draft rules notified by the Lakshadweep administration

Synopsis: The recent changes brought in Lakshadweep Administration in the name of public purpose is against the public interest and ethos of the island. Contents1 Background:2 What is unique about Lakshadweep?3 What are the two competing visions for the island’s future?4 Major concerns associated with the new changes in Lakshadweep administration Background: Recently, the administrator… Continue reading Issues with recent draft rules notified by the Lakshadweep administration

India’s efforts to achieve SDGs

Synopsis-  The idea for Sustainable development aims to maintain progressive development and at the same time retaining sustainability, catastrophe risk resilience, and community building at its heart. But, India’s efforts to achieve SDGs is commendable. Introduction World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on June 5, every year, to encourage awareness and environmental protection. Also, one… Continue reading India’s efforts to achieve SDGs

Protecting human rights in the age of disinformation

Synopsis: Despite the threat of information disorder (spread of disinformation), human rights-friendly governance is both possible and achievable. Introduction  The Supreme Court of India (SC) recently warned against any attempt to curb free speech. The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Special Rapporteur gave a report on “Disinformation and Freedom of Opinion and Expression”, which is… Continue reading Protecting human rights in the age of disinformation

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