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Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered

What is the news? The first-ever written inscription of the date of death of Vijayanagar king Krishnadevaraya discovered at Honnenahalli in Karnataka. About the inscription: The inscription is written in Kannada. According to the inscription, Krishnadevaraya was one of the greatest emperors of India who ruled from the South. He died on 17th October 1529… Continue reading Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered

World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021

What is the News? The World Bank and UNESCO released the Education Finance Watch Report (EFW), 2021. About the Education Finance Watch Report: The report is a collaborative effort between the World Bank and UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report. It summarizes the available information on patterns and trends in education financing around the world.… Continue reading World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 27, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 20212 Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered3 “The Caracal” is now critically endangered4 No postal ballots for NRIs this time: ECI5 Second edition of “Global Bio-India”-20216 COVAX program World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 27, 2021

COVAX program

What is the News? Ghana has become the first country in the world to receive a shipment of coronavirus vaccines under the COVAX program. What is the COVAX program? The COVAX program is led by the vaccine alliance GAVI, the World Health Organisation(WHO) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI). The COVAX program is in… Continue reading COVAX program

Problems associated with Anti Defection Law

Synopsis: The problems associated with Anti defection law got highlighted again in the Puducherry assembly issue. The law was unable to provide stability to the ruling government which led to the imposition of president rule in the state. Background: Some MLAs from the ruling government resigned from the Puducherry assembly. This eventually resulted in the… Continue reading Problems associated with Anti Defection Law

New social media rules – an analysis

Synopsis: The government announced The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The experts have welcomed the step but there are some cautious provisions in the new social media rules. Background of the new social media rules: The rise of social media resulted in enormous controlling power in the hands of… Continue reading New social media rules – an analysis

Western ideas have to be adapted like China and not to be followed like India

Synopsis: The key to China’s immense growth is that it focuses on itself instead of trying to live up to the expectations of the Western countries. India could learn a few lessons from China as it struggles to match up.  Introduction  China and India are the two oldest civilizations but are also the youngest nation-states.… Continue reading Western ideas have to be adapted like China and not to be followed like India

Registration closes today for SFG 2021 Level 2 Entrance Test

Dear Friends, Today is the Last day for Select Focus Group (SFG) Level 2 Entrance Test registration. Register Now to be a part of our most innovative program for successfully cracking the Prelims 2021 Examination. The Entrance Exam will be held Tomorrow i.e. 28th February in online mode. You can register for the Entrance Test by clicking on the… Continue reading Registration closes today for SFG 2021 Level 2 Entrance Test

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