Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Indian Offshore Model will Dominate Global IT Sector2 Significance of Rent Waiver in tackling Reverse Migration3 Critical Analysis of U.S Support to temporary Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines4 How India’s Diaspora in US helped India in COVID Crisis Indian Offshore… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 8, 2021
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Accessibility and Need of Social Media for Indian Women – An Analysis
Contents1 Introduction2 State of Indian Women over Social Media:3 Why access to Social media is important for women:4 Obstacles for women in accessing social media:5 Steps taken towards women safety over online platforms:6 Suggestions to improve women’s representation on social media:7 Conclusion: Introduction In India, there are around 50 Crore Internet users. It is growing… Continue reading Accessibility and Need of Social Media for Indian Women – An Analysis
“World food price index” reaches highest level since May 2014: FAO
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About World Food Price Index:4 About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has released the World Food Price Index. According to the index, world food prices have increased for the 11th consecutive month in April. Further, the prices also hit their… Continue reading “World food price index” reaches highest level since May 2014: FAO
RBI’s Economic Measures to Tackle 2nd Wave of Covid-19
What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced measures to help India to tackle the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis during the second wave. Contents1 Measures announced by the RBI:2 Liquidity Support for Small Finance Banks(SFBs):3 Wider ‘Priority Sector’ Benefits for SFBs:4 Resolution framework 2.0 for individuals, small businesses and MSMEs:5 Credit to MSME… Continue reading RBI’s Economic Measures to Tackle 2nd Wave of Covid-19
Project MediCAB: Augmentation of Hospital Infrastructure
What is the News? IIT Madras supported start-up Modulus Housing has developed a portable hospital unit called ‘MediCAB’. About Project MediCAB: Project MediCAB is an initiative of the Office of principal scientific advisor and IIT Madras. Purpose: It is a portable hospital unit that has been developed to boost healthcare infrastructure by assisting states to set… Continue reading Project MediCAB: Augmentation of Hospital Infrastructure
Ayush Ministry launches nationwide campaign for “AYUSH 64” & “Kabasura Kudineer”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Ayush 64:3.1 About Kabasura Kudineer: What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched a massive nationwide campaign to distribute two key products. One is the Ayurvedic drug AYUSH 64. The other is the Sidha drug Kabasura Kudineer. Both will provide benefit to the vast majority of… Continue reading Ayush Ministry launches nationwide campaign for “AYUSH 64” & “Kabasura Kudineer”
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 8 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 SEBI technical group submits report on “Social Stock Exchanges(SSE)”2 Interpol’s “ID-Art App” to help protect cultural property3 COVID-19 hit urban poor more than those in villages: A Report by Hungerwatch4 “World food price index” reaches highest level since May 2014: FAO5 RBI’s Economic Measures… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 8 May, 2021
SEBI technical group submits report on “Social Stock Exchanges(SSE)”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Social Stock Exchange(SSE):4 Key Recommendations on Social Stock Exchanges: What is the News? A technical group on Social Stock Exchanges (SSEs), constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has submitted its report. About Social Stock Exchange(SSE): Social Stock Exchange(SSE) is a platform that allows investors… Continue reading SEBI technical group submits report on “Social Stock Exchanges(SSE)”
Interpol’s “ID-Art App” to help protect cultural property
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About ‘ID-Art’ App:4 Key Features of the App: What is the News? INTERPOL has launched an app called ‘ID-Art’ to protect cultural heritage better. About ‘ID-Art’ App: ‘ID-Art’ App aims to help identify the stolen cultural property, and reduce smuggling. The app will also increase the possibility of recovering… Continue reading Interpol’s “ID-Art App” to help protect cultural property
COVID-19 hit urban poor more than those in villages: A Report by Hunger watch
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Findings of the Report by Hunger watch:4 About the Report by Hunger watch: What is the News? According to a Report by Hunger watch, COVID-19 has impacted India’s urban poor more than those in villages. Key Findings of the Report by Hunger watch: Impact of Covid-19: Urban respondents… Continue reading COVID-19 hit urban poor more than those in villages: A Report by Hunger watch
