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Govt. report flags lapses in “filovirus study” among Nagaland bats

Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the filovirus study about?3 Significance of this filovirus study:4 Government of India’s inquiry into filovirus study: What is the News? The government of India has concluded that there have been lapses in the conduct and protocols followed for the filovirus study of bats in Nagaland. What was the… Continue reading Govt. report flags lapses in “filovirus study” among Nagaland bats

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 15 June, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Operation Olivia” to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles2 Key Outcomes of the G7 Summit3 Official Language Status for “Tulu Language” Demanded4 Govt. report flags lapses in “filovirus study” among Nagaland bats5 UN High- Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought6 G7 accommodates Indian stand… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 15 June, 2021

Official Language Status for “Tulu Language” Demanded

What is the News?  Several organizations have initiated a campaign in Karnataka and Kerala. They are demanding the official language status for Tulu. About Tulu Language: Tulu is a Dravidian language. It is mainly spoken in two coastal districts, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala. Kasaragod district is called the… Continue reading Official Language Status for “Tulu Language” Demanded

Key Outcomes of the G7 Summit

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are the key outcomes of the summit?4 Build Back Better World(B3W) Initiative: What is the News? The 47th Group of Seven(G7) summit has concluded in Cornwall, UK. India also virtually participated in the summit as a guest country. What are the key outcomes of the summit? On Covid-19… Continue reading Key Outcomes of the G7 Summit

[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 2nd week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of June 2021 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of June 2021 (Second Week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 2nd week

Need of Strengthening Cyber Resilience of Civilian infrastructure

Synopsis: Cyber-attacks are increasing on civilian targets and infrastructure around the globe. Thus, there is a critical need to strengthen the Cyber resilience of civilian infrastructure. Background Cyber, which is regarded as the fifth dimension of warfare, is now largely being employed against civilian targets. For instance, several high-profile cyberattacks were reported from the United… Continue reading Need of Strengthening Cyber Resilience of Civilian infrastructure

How to Prevent Misuse of Synthetic Biology?

Synopsis: Synthetic biology is a double-edged sword. It is highly prone to misuse, thus there is an urgent need for international measures for monitoring and verification. Contents1 Background:2 What are the concerns associated with the misuse of synthetic biology?3 Why India is more vulnerable to bio-weapon attack?4 Way forward: Background: Synthetic biology is a revolutionary… Continue reading How to Prevent Misuse of Synthetic Biology?

Issues with NTCA Circular on Shutting Down Tourism in Tiger Reserves

Synopsis: The recent NTCA Circular on tiger reserves shut down the tourism activities in tiger reserves. But the circular needs course correction. Contents1 Introduction:2 The reason behind the NTCA Circular on tiger reserves:3 Issues with the NTCA Circular on tiger reserves:4 Suggestions to improve the recent NTCA Circular on tiger reserves: Introduction: India’s Project Tiger… Continue reading Issues with NTCA Circular on Shutting Down Tourism in Tiger Reserves

Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?

  Synopsis – In a recent address PM has called for indigenization of the national security system including that of doctrines, procedures, and customs. This shift towards indigenization shouldn’t lead to the complete ignorance of foreign strategic thoughts. Contents1 Introduction2 Evolution of Indian armed forces3 Challenges and concerns4 Suggestions5 Global best practices6 Way forward Introduction… Continue reading Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?

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