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UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Golden Visa?3 Why this move by the UAE Government?4 Significance for India: What is the News? Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has received his golden visa from the UAE government. What is a Golden Visa? The Golden Visa system was introduced by the United Arab Emirates(UAE) Government in… Continue reading UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 29 May, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census2 Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC3 National AI Portal (INDIAai) celebrates its first anniversary4 WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus5 “Buddha Miniature Sculpture” found in Karnataka5.0.1 What is… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 29 May, 2021

“Buddha Miniature Sculpture” found in Karnataka

What is the News? A miniature sculpture of the Buddha has been found in Badagabettu village in Udupi district of Karnataka. About Buddha Miniature Sculpture: Source: The Hindu The sculpture is made out of soft sandstone. It is around nine centimetres high, five centimetres wide and two centimetres thick. Style: The sculpture is in the… Continue reading “Buddha Miniature Sculpture” found in Karnataka

WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What did the Global Study on the Origin of Covid-19 found?4 India’s stand on WHO’s study: What is the News? India has welcomed the global study on the origin of Covid-19 convened by the World Health Organisation(WHO). However, India demanded initiating further studies in order to reach robust conclusions.… Continue reading WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus

National AI Portal (INDIAai) celebrates its first anniversary

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About National AI Portal:4 Other Artificial Intelligence(AI) Related Government  Initiatives: What is the News? The ‘National AI Portal’ celebrated its first anniversary on May 28, 2021. About National AI Portal: Firstly, the National AI Portal was launched in May 2020. It is a joint initiative by the Ministry of… Continue reading National AI Portal (INDIAai) celebrates its first anniversary

Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Data on Dowry Deaths in India:4 About Section 304-B:5 Supreme Court Guidelines on Section 304-B: What is the News? The Supreme Court in its recent judgement has widened the scope of Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code(IPC). This section punishes persons accused of dowry deaths. Data on Dowry… Continue reading Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC

Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Blackbucks in Odisha:4 About Blackbucks: What is the News? According to a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department, Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years. Blackbucks in Odisha: Firstly, the Blackbuck is known in Odisha as Krushnasara Mruga. Secondly, Blackbucks are found only… Continue reading Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census

Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention

Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the dairy and livestock sector:4 Challenges faced by the dairy Sector:5 Adverse impact of Pandemic on the Dairy Sector:6 Steps taken by Government for the Dairy Sector:7 Concerns associated with the above steps:8 Way Forward: Synopsis: The second wave of pandemic has brutally impacted the dairy sector. There is a reduction… Continue reading Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention

Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India

Synopsis – The Government needs to ensure fiscal rehabilitation for improving resilience to Cyclones disasters. Introduction- The Indian subcontinent is among the worst affected regions of the world when it comes to tropical cyclones. It is due to its 4,670-mile coastline, where a large percentage of the country’s population lives. Despite all the planning for… Continue reading Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India

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