What is the news? Scientists from the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) have detected 535 Fast Radio Bursts (FRB). It is the largest collection of FRB till date. CHIME telescope (Source: Wiki) They have detected this in collaboration with India’s Tata Institute for Fundamental Research (TIFR) and the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA).… Continue reading “CHIME telescope” detects numerous “Fast Radio Bursts”
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Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 11 June, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 Mixing Covid-19 vaccines: Benefits and Concerns2 “Child Labour: Global estimates 2020” report released by ILO3 31st edition of “Indo-Thai CORPAT” commenced4 Maharashtra govt clears an amendment to protect “heritage trees”5 NITI Aayog releases “Fast Tracking Freight in India” Report6 “CHIME telescope” detects numerous “Fast… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 11 June, 2021
Maharashtra govt clears an amendment to protect “heritage trees”
What is the News? The Maharashtra Government has cleared an amendment to the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act,1975. What are the key features of the amended act? The key features are: Concept of Heritage Tree: A tree with an estimated age of 50 years or more shall be defined as a… Continue reading Maharashtra govt clears an amendment to protect “heritage trees”
31st edition of “Indo-Thai CORPAT” commenced
What is the News? India and Thailand have commenced the 31st edition of Indo-Thai CORPAT Exercise. About Indo-Thai CORPAT: India and Thailand have been carrying out the Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) exercises along their International Maritime Boundary Line twice a year since 2005. Aim: To keep part of the Indian Ocean safe and secure for commercial… Continue reading 31st edition of “Indo-Thai CORPAT” commenced
“Child Labour: Global estimates 2020” report released by ILO
Contents1 What is the news?2 Key Findings of the Child Labour: Global estimates 2020 report3 Recommendations of Child Labour: Global estimates 2020 report4 Child labour in India What is the news? “Child Labour: Global estimates 2020, trends and the road forward” report has been released by International Labour Organization and UNICEF. What is Child labour?… Continue reading “Child Labour: Global estimates 2020” report released by ILO
Mixing Covid-19 vaccines: Benefits and Concerns
What is the news? India plans to conduct research on Mixing Covid-19 vaccines. This is to investigate if it can immunize people using a “mix and match” of different Covid-19 vaccines. What does mixing of vaccines mean? Mixing of vaccines means following up one dose of a particular vaccine with a second dose of a… Continue reading Mixing Covid-19 vaccines: Benefits and Concerns
India’s response to shocks – 1962 war to COVID pandemic
Synopsis- The article distinguishes between the Center’s reaction to the current pandemic and its responses to shocks in Indian History. Three criteria to analyze Indian government’s response The team The science The organizational innovations put together List of previous shocks and the India’s response First, 1962’s Sino-India War- Response- Defence reform The new defence minister was… Continue reading India’s response to shocks – 1962 war to COVID pandemic
Annual review of state laws 2020 report by PRS
Synopsis: PRS Legislative Research’s “Annual review of state laws 2020” shows that the productivity and efficacy of State legislatures is poor. Background Public information on the working of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is readily available to Indian citizens because of the efforts of PRS Legislative Research. In contrast, the public information available on the… Continue reading Annual review of state laws 2020 report by PRS
Securing privacy and data rights in the age of social audio
Synopsis: Privacy and data rights remain out of focus on social audio. Introduction The clubhouse is a new social networking app based around audio rooms. It crossed over 2 million Android downloads last month. The main feature of the app is the unique audio medium through which its users interact. This feature makes clubhouse different… Continue reading Securing privacy and data rights in the age of social audio
Need to ban the Conversion therapy of the LGBTQIA+ community
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Why Conversion therapy of the LGBTQIA+ should be banned?4 Way Forward: Synopsis: The recent order of the Madras high court presents an opportunity to ban the inhuman conversion therapy of the LGBTQIA+ community. The therapy subjects them to immense physical and mental stress leading to occurrence of depression, anxiety and suicide cases… Continue reading Need to ban the Conversion therapy of the LGBTQIA+ community
