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Disengagement agreement at Pangong Tso Lake – Explained

Table of contents Background What are the important points of the agreement? What are the reasons leading to the present agreement? Concerns with the disengagement agreement Suggestions to improve the disengagement Recently, a military disengagement agreement signed between India and China. This is the first major breakthrough to resolve the nine-month-long military stand-off along the Line… Continue reading Disengagement agreement at Pangong Tso Lake – Explained

“Samarth Scheme” for Capacity Building in Textile Sector

What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has informed Rajya Sabha about the Samarth Scheme. Samarth Scheme: It was launched by the Ministry of Textiles. Aim: It will address the skill gap in the textile sector. It will supplement the efforts of the textile industry in providing gainful and sustainable employment to the youth.… Continue reading “Samarth Scheme” for Capacity Building in Textile Sector

175% rise in waterfowls in “Kaziranga National Park”

What is the News? The third annual census of birds in the Kaziranga National Park has been released. The main objective of the census was to record and estimate waterfowls and winter migratory birds. It also monitors and assesses the health of wetlands in the Park. Water fowls and Winter Migratory Birds: The Park has… Continue reading 175% rise in waterfowls in “Kaziranga National Park”

“Tholpavakoothu” the shadow leather puppetry to be Performed using Robots

What is the News? For the first time, Tholpavakkoothu, the famous shadow leather puppetry will tell the stories of the Ramayana with the help of robots. Tholpavakoothu Tholpavakoothu is a form of shadow leather puppetry that is practiced in Kerala. It is also known as Nizhalkkoothu and Olakkoothu. Temple art form: It is a traditional… Continue reading “Tholpavakoothu” the shadow leather puppetry to be Performed using Robots

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 13, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles “Tholpavakoothu” the shadow leather puppetry to be Performed using Robots 175% rise in waterfowls in “Kaziranga National Park” India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs” Inter-caste marriages can reduce caste tensions: Supreme Court Study finds irreversible changes… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 13, 2021

[UPSC INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT #6] Sathiyavathy Mam Board, Maharastra Home State, IFoS, Zoology & Forestry Optional

Interview Date: 10 February 2020, Time :1 pm Background: MSc. Biotechnology Optional: Zoology and Forestry Board: Sathiyavathy Mam Home State: Maharashtra Chairman what u did after your MSc please tell me in sequence. why aren’t you working full time anywhere and only part-time jobs? what made you turn to forest services? how is biotechnology useful… Continue reading [UPSC INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT #6] Sathiyavathy Mam Board, Maharastra Home State, IFoS, Zoology & Forestry Optional

India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”

What is the News? The Union Minister has said that India will soon come out with a policy for the next generation of battery technologies for Electric Vehicles(EVs). What will be the focus of the upcoming Policy? The policy will look for alternative battery technologies for electric vehicles like metal-ion, metal-air, hydrogen fuel cells to… Continue reading India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”

Reasons behind India-China disengagement agreement along LAC

Source- Indian Express  Syllabus: GS 2 –  India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Synopsis: The Sino- Indian disengagement agreement in Pangong Tso region is the first step towards ending hostilities along LAC (Line of Actual Control). Focus should now be on other areas of friction like Kailash heights and Depsang plateau to bring lasting peace. Background:… Continue reading Reasons behind India-China disengagement agreement along LAC

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