What is the News? Greenpeace, an environmental NGO released a report titled “Greenpeace Southeast Asia analysis of the cost to the economy due to air pollution”. About the report: The report is based on a Cost Estimator. It is an online tool that estimates the real-time health impact and economic cost of fine particulate matters… Continue reading Pollution kills 54,000 people in Delhi in 2020: Greenpeace Southeast Asia Report
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PM suggested “Special Visa Scheme” for medical staff in South Asia
What is the News? During an address to 9 neighboring countries, PM suggested Special Visa Scheme. The address was part of a workshop on “COVID-19 management: exchange of good practices in tackling pandemic and the way forward”. Participation: The countries that participated in the workshop include: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, Seychelles, and… Continue reading PM suggested “Special Visa Scheme” for medical staff in South Asia
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 19, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Mandarin Duck” spotted in Assam’s Maguri Beel after 118 years “3rd Quad meeting” Focussed on rules-based world order Hyderabad recognised as a ‘Tree City of the World’ Govt announces “Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge” United Nations Capital Development Fund UNCDF Pollution kills… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 19, 2021
Govt announces “Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge”
What is the news? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs shortlisted 25 cities for the ‘Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge’. This challenge is covered under the Smart Cities Mission. About Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge It is a three-year initiative hosted by the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in collaboration with the Bernard van… Continue reading Govt announces “Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge”
United Nations Capital Development Fund UNCDF
What is the news? Indian-origin investment and development banker Preeti Sinha is appointed as Executive Secretary of UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF): It was established by the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) in 1966. Mandate: To provide microfinance access to Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It will unlock the full potential of… Continue reading United Nations Capital Development Fund UNCDF
Hyderabad recognised as a ‘Tree City of the World’
What is the news? The Arbor Day Foundation and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation have recognised Hyderabad as ‘2020 Tree City of the World’. About Tree Cities of the World Programme: Tree Cities of the World programme is an international program. It recognises cities and towns for properly and sustainably maintaining their urban forests… Continue reading Hyderabad recognised as a ‘Tree City of the World’
“3rd Quad meeting” Focussed on rules-based world order
What is the News? The 3rd Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) meeting of the foreign ministers of India, Australia, Japan, and the USA held virtually. This is the third such meeting since 2019 when the Quad was upgraded to the ministerial level. Focus of the meeting: The QUAD meeting focussed on issues such as countering disinformation,… Continue reading “3rd Quad meeting” Focussed on rules-based world order
“Mandarin Duck” spotted in Assam’s Maguri Beel after 118 years
What is the News? Mandarin ducks appeared after 118 years in the Maguri-Motapung beel in Assam’s Tinsukia district. Mandarin Duck: It is provided with a tag of the most beautiful duck in the world. Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist Carl Linnaeus first spotted and identified this bird in 1758. Key Characteristics of Mandarin Duck: Features:… Continue reading “Mandarin Duck” spotted in Assam’s Maguri Beel after 118 years
[UPSC Interview Transcript #28] :Sujata Mehta Maam Board, Madhya Pradesh Home State, Table Tennis Hobby
Duration: 30 mins Forenoon: Last to go Board: Sujata Mehta Maam Background: Mechanical Engineering Employee: Honda cars Home State: Madhya Pradesh Hobby: Table Tennis Chairman You’re an engineer what drove you to civil services? Why is it that the people in rural areas tend more towards civil services and people from urban areas have an… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #28] :Sujata Mehta Maam Board, Madhya Pradesh Home State, Table Tennis Hobby
“Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA) with Mauritius. What is CECPA? It is a kind of free trade pact that aims to provide an institutional mechanism to encourage and improve trade between the two countries. Under this agreement, countries cut or eliminate the duties on the… Continue reading “Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
