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“ELDERLINE” is providing assistance to thousands of elderly persons

Contents1 2 What is the News?3  About ELDERLINE:4 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: What is the News? The Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment has said that the Elderline is providing assistance to thousands of elderly persons. This was said on the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Read Also :-Increasing old… Continue reading “ELDERLINE” is providing assistance to thousands of elderly persons

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 June, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet1.0.1 Corporatisation of OFB (Ordnance Factory Board):2 “Gold hallmarking” Becomes Mandatory3 UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory4 “Safe Harbour Protection” for Twitter Withdrawn5 Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President6 “ELDERLINE” is providing assistance to… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 June, 2021

UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory

What is the News? The UNESCO Science Report(USR) has been released. Contents1 About UNESCO Science Report(USR):2 UNESCO Science Report(USR) on India:3 Density of Scientists and Engineers:4 R&D by Government and Private Sector:5 Scientific Publications:6 Recommendations: About UNESCO Science Report(USR): UNESCO Science Report is a global monitoring report. It is published every five years by the United… Continue reading UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory

“Gold hallmarking” Becomes Mandatory

What is the News? The government has announced the phased implementation of mandatory Gold Hallmarking of Jewelry, with effect from June 16, 2021. Contents1 What is gold Hallmarking?2 Which metals are covered under the scheme?3 What was the need of making Gold Hallmarking mandatory?4 Phase wise implementation: What is gold Hallmarking? The Bureau of Indian Standard… Continue reading “Gold hallmarking” Becomes Mandatory

“OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet

What is the News? The Union Government has approved a plan for Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) Corporatisation. About Ordnance Factory Board(OFB): Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) is an umbrella body of 41 Ordnance Factories. Origin: In 1775, British authorities accepted the establishment of the Board of Ordnance in Fort William, Kolkata. This marked the official beginning of the Army… Continue reading “OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet

Achievements of India’s Vaccination Drive

Synopsis: The COVID-19 vaccination drive demonstrates that India has become Atmanirbhar in vaccination campaigns of the future. Contents1 Introduction:2 Delayed vaccination drives for Polio:3 Other examples of delayed vaccination drives:4 India’s vaccination drive at present: Introduction: Recently, the Indian Prime Minister talked about the past vaccination campaigns in India. He mentioned that earlier India has… Continue reading Achievements of India’s Vaccination Drive

Electoral Funding Lacks Transparency

Synopsis: Electoral funding of political parties lacks transparency. Over the years, many steps are taken by the government to make it a more secret affair. Contents1 Introduction:2 Challenges in electoral funding:3 Challenges with cross-checking Electoral funding:4 Suggestions for transparent electoral funding:5 Conclusion: Introduction: In 2014, the Delhi High Court held that both main national parties (Congress… Continue reading Electoral Funding Lacks Transparency

Preserving National Archives annexes of India

Synopsis- The government proposes to remove the National Archives of India’s Annexes as a part of the Central Vista redevelopment project. But the government proposal to remove the National Archives annexes required proper planning and execution to manage the process of shifting invaluable archives. Contents1 Introduction2 Importance of National Achieves of India3 The present condition… Continue reading Preserving National Archives annexes of India

Orphaned children must be a policy priority

Synopsis – COVID pandemic has been a nightmare, especially for orphaned children due to the deadly second wave. Government intervention is needed to help alleviate problems related to orphan care in India. Introduction Even before the COVID pandemic, society generally ignored orphan children and their problems. People were discriminatory towards them. Their socio-economic condition, and multiple… Continue reading Orphaned children must be a policy priority

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