Source: The Indian Express News: Rajaji Tiger Reserve is set to welcome the first tiger from Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve in the first such relocation in Uttarakhand aimed at tiger population management. Facts: Why translocations of tigers needed? The western portion of the Rajaji Tiger Reserve, which occupies more than 60% of the total reserve area… Continue reading First tiger translocation occurred in Uttarakhand
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100% FDI in DTH service
Source: The Hindu News: Union Cabinet has approved revised guidelines for Direct-to-Home (DTH) broadcasting services. Facts: Direct to Home(DTH): It enables a broadcasting company to directly beam the signal to your TV set through a receiver that is installed in the house.There is no need for a separate cable connection. Advantages of DTH: One can do away… Continue reading 100% FDI in DTH service
Why call for a comprehensive Public Health Act was much needed?
Context – India’s COVID-19 management explained by parliamentary panel and the key recommendation. What are the key findings of parliamentary standing committee? Low beds ratio– Before COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of government beds were terribly low in India. This amounts to 0.55 beds per 1000 population. The burden of extending comprehensive healthcare has been borne by the… Continue reading Why call for a comprehensive Public Health Act was much needed?
How COVID-19 revealed the limits of Political Accountability?
Context: The COVID-19 pandemic has put governance under a stress test which exposed how poorly prepared the world’s governments were. What was the response of the world leaders to the pandemic? The world’s most powerful leaders failed to do their duty to protect the citizens. In Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro irresponsibly refused to get vaccinated, even as… Continue reading How COVID-19 revealed the limits of Political Accountability?
India successfully conducts tests of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM)
Source: The Indian Express News: India has successfully conducted the first launch of the Army version of the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM).An unmanned air vehicle(UAV), ‘Banshee’, was first flown into the air which was hit by the MRSAM. Facts: MRSAM: It is an Air and Missile Defence system developed by the Defence Research and Development… Continue reading India successfully conducts tests of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM)
CoWIN Grand challenge, CoWIN platform and CoWIN App
Source: PIB News: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced its grand challenge for “CoWIN app”. Facts: Aim: To strengthen the COVID-19 Vaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) system. Eligibility: Indian tech startups, MSMEs, companies and Limited Liability Partnerships(LLPs) registered in India under Companies Act can apply. Further, teams not… Continue reading CoWIN Grand challenge, CoWIN platform and CoWIN App
Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 24th December 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 2 Key lesson from farmers’ protest is that steamrolling Parliament backfires (indianexpress.com) Indian Express page – 13 Syllabus Topic – Functioning of Parliament and State legislatures and issues arising out of it ‘Free, fair and safe’ as the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 24th December 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: December 23, 2020
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 23, 2020
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 Changing global dynamics and Opportunities for India How COVID-19 revealed the limits of Political Accountability? Why call for a comprehensive Public Health Act was much needed? How to improve tribal Education in India? GS-3 India and EU cooperation on Climate Neutrality How farm laws… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 23, 2020
India – Nepal relations- Present challenges and solutions
India – Nepal relations– Present challenges and solutions Sources: Pax Indica, The Diplomat, RSTV Big Picture This article on India Nepal relations – present challenges and solutions, has been developed based on The Hindu editorial “Nepal in turmoil”. India and Nepal share a unique relationship, both of them share friendship and cooperation underpinned by linguistic, cultural and civilizational links, along with a wide range… Continue reading India – Nepal relations- Present challenges and solutions
