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2nd Phase of the “Vigyan Jyoti Programme”

What is the News? The second phase of Vigyan Jyoti programme commenced on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, 2021. Vigyan Jyoti Programme: It was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) in December 2019. Aim: It aims to create a level-playing field for the… Continue reading 2nd Phase of the “Vigyan Jyoti Programme”

Indian Navy’s combat-readiness exercise “Tropex-21”

What is the News? TROPEX 21 is currently underway in Indian Ocean Region(IOR). It is the Indian Navy’s largest biennial Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise. Exercise TROPEX: It is an inter-service military exercise. It involves the participation of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard. Aim: To test the combat readiness of the… Continue reading Indian Navy’s combat-readiness exercise “Tropex-21”

India, Afghanistan agreement to build “Shahtoot Dam” in Kabul

What is the News? India and Afghanistan have signed an agreement to build the Shahtoot Dam in the Afghan capital. Shahtoot Dam: It is a proposed dam in the Kabul river basin. It is one of the five river basins in Afghanistan. Purpose: The dam will provide drinking, irrigation, and Environmental water for Kabul province.… Continue reading India, Afghanistan agreement to build “Shahtoot Dam” in Kabul

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 12, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles Zolgensma Gene therapy for “Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease” Self-regulatory toolkit by OTTs for implementation of Self Regulation Codes, 2020 Most Public buses are not accessible to PwDs Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Germany and Russia 2nd Phase of the “Vigyan… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 12, 2021

[UPSC Interview Transcript #5] Pk Joshi Board, Odisha Home State, Infosys employee

Contributed by ForumIAS community member Board: Pk Joshi Date: 18th Feb,20  Afternoon Employee: Infosys training centre, Mysore  Home State: Odisha Chairman Worked in Infosys – why u left. Different types of educational Boards apart from CBSE. Compare two states on various parameters Human Development Index Member 2 Chilika lake how tropical cyclone affects it and… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #5] Pk Joshi Board, Odisha Home State, Infosys employee

Misuse of Specialised agencies

Source: The Hindu Gs2: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Synopsis: Governments’ actions against journalists have raised suspicion. Specialised agencies are being used to curb dissent. Background Recently, the Enforcement Directorate raided the office of independent digital news platform News Click. The ED is investigating the involvement of the digital news platform in the alleged money-laundering… Continue reading Misuse of Specialised agencies

Privacy Issues in government backed Apps

Source- The Hindu Syllabus– GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT, space, computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights IPR. Synopsis- Data privacy issues related to government technology platforms and their possible solutions. Background- Recently, WhatsApp has rollbacked their privacy policy after facing a huge backlash from users. Many… Continue reading Privacy Issues in government backed Apps

Why China should be seen as a partner by India?

Source: The Hindu Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: India should acknowledge the rise of superpower China and prepare to complement its role in reviving the rule-based global order. It should start looking at China as a partner, instead of a rival. Background Recently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that both India and… Continue reading Why China should be seen as a partner by India?

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