Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today List of 9 PM Articles SC Stay on Bombay HC judgment in POCSO case Causes of Rising Inequality “STI policy 2020” emphasising self-reliance in science How should India handle the new virus variants? Reason behind Anthropocene epoch- Capitalism or Socialism? SC… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 28, 2021
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Oxfam Report Findings – Rising inequality in India
Recently Oxfam International has released a report titled “The Inequality Virus”. The report highlighted the increasing inequalities in India during the time of Covid pandemic. The report found out the existing inequalities in the world have increased to new heights. In this regard, there is a larger question on how to reduce inequality in India?… Continue reading Oxfam Report Findings – Rising inequality in India
Oxfam International
Oxfam International was formed in 1995 by a group of independent non-governmental organizations. The Oxfam International Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Apart from that, they are also having offices in 7 other locations. The Oxfam International aims to maximize efficiency and achieve greater impact to reduce global poverty and injustice The name “Oxfam” comes from the… Continue reading Oxfam International
Anthropocene era
What is Anthropocene? The word Anthropocene is derived from the Greek words. Anthropo in greek means “man” and cene in Greek means “new”. Anthropocene is an unofficial unit of geologic time. It describes the time when human activities started to have a significant impact on the planet’s climate and ecosystems. These impacts include global warming, environmental… Continue reading Anthropocene era
PM addressed “Climate Adaptation Summit 2021”
What is the News? The Prime Minister of India addressed the Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 virtually. About Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 Climate Adaptation Summit 2021: The summit is being hosted online by the Netherlands Government. Aim: CAS is aimed to accelerate, innovate and scale up global efforts in adapting to the effects of climate change.… Continue reading PM addressed “Climate Adaptation Summit 2021”
Underwater Scientific study to determine the age of “Ram Setu”
What is the news? Indian scientists will undertake an underwater scientific study. The study aims to determine the age of the chain of corals and sediments forming the Ram Setu. Facts: Ram Sethu is a 48-km long bridge-like structure between India and Sri Lanka. It is also known as Adam’s bridge. The Ramayana mentions the… Continue reading Underwater Scientific study to determine the age of “Ram Setu”
“BBV154” A Bharat Biotech’s Intranasal Vaccine vaccine
What is the news? An expert body is looking into Bharat Biotech’s application for testing its Covid-19 vaccine, BBV154. This is an Intranasal Vaccine. What is Intranasal Vaccine? Vaccines are administered as injectable shots into the muscles(intramuscular). Or the tissue just between the skin and the muscles(subcutaneous). However, with intranasal vaccines, the solution is sprayed… Continue reading “BBV154” A Bharat Biotech’s Intranasal Vaccine vaccine
“M-Sand Policy” a policy to promote manufactured sand
Why in News? The Rajasthan government has brought a policy on manufactured sand (M-sand). It will provide an industry status to the units producing manufactured sand for construction work. It will reduce the dependence on riverbed sand. Facts: What is Manufactured Sand(M-Sand)? Manufactured sand (M-Sand) is a substitute of river sand for concrete construction. It… Continue reading “M-Sand Policy” a policy to promote manufactured sand
Nilgiri Elephant Corridor and Biosphere Reserve
What is the News? The Supreme Court has appointed a new member to the Technical Committee on Nilgiri Elephant Corridor. The Supreme court last year constituted a committee to hear complaints by landowners against the action taken by the Nilgris Collector. The Nilgiris collector’s action includes the sealing of landowners’ buildings in the Nilgiris Elephant… Continue reading Nilgiri Elephant Corridor and Biosphere Reserve
“Covaxin” is effective against U.K. virus variant
What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology(NIV) study found Covaxin effective against the new UK variant of Covid-19. About the Study: The study has found that Covaxin has a good neutralization capacity against the U.K variant of the COVID-19 virus. This capacity was the same against… Continue reading “Covaxin” is effective against U.K. virus variant
