News: WhatsApp has updated its terms of service and privacy policy on Wednesday for users in India.Users have till February 8,2021 to accept these in order to continue using the platform. Facts: Key Features of the Policy: End-to-End Encrypted: The messages on WhatsApp are end-to-end encrypted which means nobody can see your messages or share… Continue reading What is new in WhatsApp’s privacy policy?
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Explained: The return of bird flu
News: After bird flu (avian influenza) was confirmed in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, high alert has been sounded in several states which have been reporting deaths of birds, including crows and migratory species. Facts: Bird flu or avian influenza: It is the name used to describe a viral infection that is… Continue reading Explained: The return of bird flu
RBI unveils guidelines for Payment Infrastructure Development Fund
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced operational guidelines for the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme. Facts: Objectives of the Fund: To increase the number of acceptance devices multi-fold in the country. To benefit the acquiring banks / non-banks and merchants by lowering overall acceptance infrastructure cost. To increase payments acceptance infrastructure by adding… Continue reading RBI unveils guidelines for Payment Infrastructure Development Fund
Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021
News: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) is organising the Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021. Facts: NCAVES India Forum: It is being organized by MoSPI in collaboration with the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), European Union and UN Environment. Objectives: The objectives of the National Forum would be:… Continue reading Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021
Gangetic River Dolphin beaten to death in UP
News: Gangetic River Dolphin was beaten to death by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh leading to the arrest of three people. Facts: Source: Indian Express Gangetic River Dolphin: It is primarily found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers and their tributaries in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Key Characteristics: The female Gangetic Dolphins… Continue reading Gangetic River Dolphin beaten to death in UP
NHRC recommends measures against manual scavenging
News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has made a series of recommendations to the Centre to eradicate manual scavenging. Facts: Manual scavenging: It is the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of or handling human excreta. According to the 2011 Census, there are more than 26 Lakh insanitary latrines in the country and the… Continue reading NHRC recommends measures against manual scavenging
GENERAL STUDIES| GS-2 QUESTION PAPER | UPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES EXAM 2020
Mains General Studies-2 | GS 2 Question Paper – UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Exam 2020 Good Evening everyone, In the 2nd half of the 2nd day of UPSC Mains 2020 examination, GS-2 has been conducted. You can download GS-2 Question Paper by the link given below: Mains 2020 GS-2 Question Paper Mains General Studies… Continue reading GENERAL STUDIES| GS-2 QUESTION PAPER | UPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES EXAM 2020
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 09,2021
NHRC recommends measures against manual scavenging News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has made a series of recommendations to the Centre to eradicate manual scavenging. Facts: Manual scavenging: It is the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of or handling human excreta. According to the 2011 Census, there are more than 26 Lakh insanitary… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 09,2021
[Downloads] 9PM Monthly Compilation | December, 2020
Good afternoon every one .We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 9pm Brief for the Month of December, 2020. Click on the following link to download Monthly Compilation of The 9pm Brief for the Month of December, 2020 About 9 PM Brief- With the 9 PM Current affairs brief we intend to simplify the newspaper… Continue reading [Downloads] 9PM Monthly Compilation | December, 2020
UPSC Mains 2020 General Studies | GS 1 Question Paper
Mains General Studies-1 | GS 1 Question Paper – UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2020 Good Afternoon, On the 2nd day of UPSC Mains 2020, GS 1 paper has been conducted in the first half of the day. Mains 2020 GS-1 Question Paper Mains General Studies – 1 Questions Paper (Q1 to 10 of the… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2020 General Studies | GS 1 Question Paper
