Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Public’s right to information vs. national security interest2 Political and administrative elements in maintaining Healthy Federalism3 Single dose of vaccine can’t control Delta Variant: Global Study on vaccines4 POSHAN 2.0 and tackling malnutrition in India4.0.1 Introduction4.0.2 About POSHAN & POSHAN… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 11, 2021
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Higher education in India & QS World University Rankings- Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Key Findings of QS World University Rankings 2022 related to India3 Other Key Findings4 The status of Higher Education In India5 Government initiatives to promote Higher education in India6 Challenges faced by Higher Education In India7 Suggestions to improve higher education in India8 Conclusion Introduction Recently, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released their World University… Continue reading Higher education in India & QS World University Rankings- Explained, pointwise
What is Maharashtra’s “Beed model” of crop insurance?
Contents1 What is the news?2 Why was the Beed Model of Crop Insurance launched?3 What is the Beed Model of Crop Insurance?4 Benefits of Beed Model for Government What is the news? Maharashtra Chief Minister has asked the Prime Minister for state-wide implementation of the ‘Beed model’ of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).… Continue reading What is Maharashtra’s “Beed model” of crop insurance?
NITI Aayog releases “Fast Tracking Freight in India” Report
What is the News? NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI) has released a report titled “Fast Tracking Freight in India: A Roadmap for Clean and Cost-Effective Goods Transport”. Contents1 Objectives of the Fast Tracking Freight in India Report:2 India’s Logistics Sector:3 Measures need to accommodate more urban citizens:4 Other measures recommended by the Fast Tracking… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases “Fast Tracking Freight in India” Report
US President and UK PM to sign “New Atlantic Charter”
Contents1 What is the news?2 What was the original Atlantic Charter?3 Significance of the Atlantic charter4 What is the New Atlantic Charter?5 Key goals of the New Atlantic Charter: What is the news? US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met for the first time. They inspected documents related to the New… Continue reading US President and UK PM to sign “New Atlantic Charter”
“CHIME telescope” detects numerous “Fast Radio Bursts”
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”
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
