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ILO releases “World Employment and Social Outlook” report

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the World Employment and Social Outlook report:4  Key Findings of the World Employment and Social Outlook report What is the News? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released the annual World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021 (WESO) report. About the World Employment and Social Outlook report: The… Continue reading ILO releases “World Employment and Social Outlook” report

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 4 June, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – 30% recipients yet to get grains for May2 “H10N3 strain of Bird Flu” – China reports first human case3 World Bank report highlights the role of “Black Carbon” in the Himalayas4 NITI Aayog releases “SDG India Index… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 4 June, 2021

World Bank report highlights the role of “Black Carbon” in the Himalayas

What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Glaciers of the Himalayas, Climate Change, Black Carbon and Regional Resilience”. About the Report: The report studies the impact of Black Carbon (BC) on Glacier melting. It covers the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush (HKHK) mountain ranges. In the end, it concludes that… Continue reading World Bank report highlights the role of “Black Carbon” in the Himalayas

NITI Aayog releases “SDG India Index 2020-21”

What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the SDG India Index 2020-21. It is the 3rd edition of SDG India Index. Contents1 Key Findings of the SDG India Index 2020-21:2 About SDG India Index:3 How are states ranked & classified?4 Significance of the index: Key Findings of the SDG India Index 2020-21: India’s overall… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases “SDG India Index 2020-21”

“H10N3 strain of Bird Flu” – China reports first human case

What is the News? A man in China’s eastern province has been confirmed as the first human case of infection with the H10N3 strain of bird flu. About H10N3 strain of Bird Flu: H10N3 strain of bird flu is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which is commonly known as the bird flu virus.… Continue reading “H10N3 strain of Bird Flu” – China reports first human case

“Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – 30% recipients yet to get grains for May

What is the News? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has informed about the status of food grains disturbed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY). About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY): Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was announced as part of the relief package during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim: To ensure sufficient… Continue reading “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – 30% recipients yet to get grains for May

[Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -May 2021 – 3rd and 4th week

Good afternoon everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month  of May 2021 – 3rd and 4th week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [16th to 31st May 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth… Continue reading [Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -May 2021 – 3rd and 4th week

Lessons From EU’s efforts to end Vaccination gap

Synopsis:   EU is helping other low-income countries to get access to vaccines. The same needs to be done by other countries to close the vaccination gap. Background A widely vaccinated world population is the only way to end the pandemic. Otherwise, the Covid virus will undergo multiple mutations, and it will undermine the effectiveness… Continue reading Lessons From EU’s efforts to end Vaccination gap

Growing Centralisation of Power Erodes Federal Structure

Synopsis: The tendency to centralise power by the Union government is increasing. It will alter the basic structure of Federalism in India. Background Recently, a NITI Aayog Member, asserted that it was the lack of centralisation that has led to poor management of the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination drive. The claim reinforces the practice of the… Continue reading Growing Centralisation of Power Erodes Federal Structure

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