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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 14th January, 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ For yesterday’s Current Affairs – Click Here GS-Paper 1 30-day notice period not mandatory under Special Marriage Act: Allahabad High Court Indian Express Page – 1 Syllabus Topic – Society and related aspects GS-Paper 2 Farm laws, their constitutional validity, and hope The Hindu Page –… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 14th January, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 13, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 Reasons for frictions between Puducherry CM and LG SC judgment on farm laws: violation of separation of powers Importance of Reviving SAARC Issues in the process of COVID Vaccine trial GS-4 Teachings of Swami Vivekananda 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY Reasons for… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 13, 2021

WhatsApp Privacy policy Issue and Data protection in India

Context: The recent WhatsApp privacy policy attracted widespread criticism among various sections of society for its latest privacy policy. Due to severe protests, WhatsApp has issued clarification related to its policy. But there is a wider concern about data protection in India. Click here to read about the new Whatsapp privacy policy What is the… Continue reading WhatsApp Privacy policy Issue and Data protection in India

Second Edition of Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil Begins

News: The second edition of the biennial pan-India coastal defence exercise ‘Sea Vigil-21’ has started. Facts: Exercise Sea Vigil: The inaugural edition of the exercise was conducted in January 2019. The exercise is being undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India. Coordinated by: It is coordinated by the Indian Navy and involves… Continue reading Second Edition of Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil Begins

National Youth Parliament Festival 2021

News: Prime Minister of India has addressed the valedictory function of the second National Youth Parliament Festival, 2021. Facts: National Youth Parliament Festival: It is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India in collaboration with one of the State Governments. But this year, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided… Continue reading National Youth Parliament Festival 2021

More wildlife in Aravallis at Faridabad, Gurgaon than at Asola, need better protection: Study

News: According to a Study, the wildlife corridor of the Aravallis in Gurgaon and Faridabad harbours a richer variety of mammals than the Asola Wildlife Sanctuary despite not having as much protection. Facts: About the Study: The study was conducted under the Worldwide Fund for Nature’s small grants programme and was supported by the non-profit Centre… Continue reading More wildlife in Aravallis at Faridabad, Gurgaon than at Asola, need better protection: Study

Government released Management Effectiveness Evaluation Report for protected areas

News: Union Environment Minister has released Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of 146 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. Facts: What is Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE)? Management Effectiveness Evaluation(MEE) tool is increasingly being used by governments and international bodies to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the protected area management systems. It is defined as the assessment of… Continue reading Government released Management Effectiveness Evaluation Report for protected areas

Union Minister inaugurates 5th National Kayakalp Awards

News: Union Minister of Health and family Welfare has inaugurated the 5th National Kayakalp Awards. Facts: National Kayakalp awards: It was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2015 as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to ensure hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness in Public Health Facilities in India. Aim: The award recognises and facilitates those… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 5th National Kayakalp Awards

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