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“State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report

What is the News? Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment has released the annual State of Working India 2021: One Year of Covid-19 Report. Key Findings of State of Working India 2021 report: Impact of Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased informality in employment. This has lead to a decline in earnings for… Continue reading “State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report

“Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year

What is the News? The annual mass nesting of millions of Olive Ridley sea turtles near the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha is likely to be missed this year. Contents1 Mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles:2 About Olive Ridley Turtles:3 Conservation status:4 Initiatives: Mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles: The Rushikulya river mouth is considered… Continue reading “Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 6 May, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year2 Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study3 NASA’s “Crew-2 Mission” Launched4 “Mayflower 400” – World’s First Artificial Intelligence Ship5 “State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report6… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 6 May, 2021

“Mayflower 400” – World’s First Artificial Intelligence Ship

What is the News? A team of researchers from the marine research organization ProMare in collaboration with IBM built the world’s first Artificial Intelligence(AI) ship named ‘Mayflower 400’.  About MayFlower-400: Mayflower 400 is an unmanned and completely autonomous ship. It is powered by Artificial Intelligence and the Sun’s energy via solar panels. Purpose: Main aim… Continue reading “Mayflower 400” – World’s First Artificial Intelligence Ship

NASA’s “Crew-2 Mission” Launched

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Demo-2 Mission:4 Crew-2 Mission:5 Tissue Chips:6 Commercial Crew Program(CCP): What is the News? The US launched 4 astronauts to the International Space Station(ISS) as part of a collaboration between NASA and SpaceX under the Commercial Crew Program. The mission is called Crew-2 Mission.  Demo-2 Mission: In May 2020, NASA… Continue reading NASA’s “Crew-2 Mission” Launched

Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Study:4 About Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2):5 Environmental effects: What is the News? According to a study, Long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide(NO2) pollution can affect lung function. Also, NO2 can increase the risk of pulmonary disease. Key Findings: The annual maximum NO2 exposure recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)… Continue reading Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study

The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media

Synopsis: The Election Commission had asked the court to not let the media cover its verbal hearing. It should withdraw its request to recover some of its moral high ground. Introduction  The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body that draws its mandate to conduct free and fair elections from Article 324. It has… Continue reading The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media

West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC

Synopsis: The court struck down the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA), 2017 as unconstitutional. The court also clarified that the legislations by the Parliament and the state government are on the concurrent list. Introduction: The central government enacted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act to regulate the Real Estate sector in India.… Continue reading West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC

Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy

Synopsis: The consequences of the Covid 19 pandemic second wave have far-reaching strategic implications on India’s Foreign policy. What are the likely impacts on India’s foreign policy? First, India’s Supremacy at the regional level (in South Asia) will decline in the future. India’s traditional primacy in the region was built on a mix of material… Continue reading Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy

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