What is the News? The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(DEPwD) has issued a notification for all States/UTs. In that, the DEPwD made the use of online mode as mandatory to grant certificates of disability using the UDID portal. Note: Firstly, the Central Government notified the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 under… Continue reading Mandatory online certification for Persons with Disabilities through “UDID portal”
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First “genetically modified mosquitoes” released in US
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)?4 How does GMM work? What is the News? Biotech firm Oxitec has released its Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM) in Florida, USA. What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)? These are the mosquitoes whose genome has been altered using recombinant DNA technology. Their genome is altered in a… Continue reading First “genetically modified mosquitoes” released in US
What is Facebook’s Oversight Board?
What is the News? Facebook’s Oversight Board has upheld Facebook’s decision to block the former-U.S. President Donald Trump from its platform. About Facebook’s Oversight Board: The Oversight Board was established in 2020 by Facebook. It is an independent body that helps Facebook figure out what content can be allowed on the platform and what ought… Continue reading What is Facebook’s Oversight Board?
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 7 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) is Helping Rural Tribal Forest Economy2 GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”3 A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter4 “Black Fungus Infection” Cases in Covid Patients5 Mandatory online certification for Persons… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 7 May, 2021
“Black Fungus Infection” Cases in Covid Patients
What is the News? Doctors in Delhi are witnessing a rise in cases of Covid-19 induced Black Fungus Infection. About Black Fungus Infection: Firstly, Black Fungus infection is also known as Mucormycosis (previously called zygomycosis). Secondly, it is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These molds are present… Continue reading “Black Fungus Infection” Cases in Covid Patients
“Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) is Helping Rural Tribal Forest Economy
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana:4 Progress of the Scheme: What is the News? The Managing Director of TRIFED recently highlighted the role played by Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana in changing the rural forest-dwelling tribal economy. About Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched Pradhan… Continue reading “Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) is Helping Rural Tribal Forest Economy
GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Findings:4 About Global Report on Food Crises 2021:5 About Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC): What is the News? Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC) has released the “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”. Key Findings: Firstly, more than 155 million people experienced acute food insecurity in 2020. This is… Continue reading GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter
What is the News? The research and consulting firm, Rhodium Group, has released a report on Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Key Findings of the report: Global Greenhouse gas emissions including emissions of all six Kyoto gases have reached 52 gigatons of CO2-equivalent in 2019. This is an 11.4% increase over the past decade. The six… Continue reading A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter
History Quiz: Kingdoms of Deccan and Pallava and Chola dynasty |7 May, 2021
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Reason behind Covid Vaccine Shortage Crisis
Synopsis: Lack of firefight and planning are the main reasons responsible for the current Covid vaccine shortage crisis. The center needs to put in some extra efforts to address the challenges. What are the reasons for the current Covid crisis? First, the delayed decision to make the vaccine available in the open market. Though now… Continue reading Reason behind Covid Vaccine Shortage Crisis
