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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 6, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Use of CT scan for testing  Covid is not Correct2 Reason behind Covid Vaccine Shortage Crisis3 Poor State of Delhi Prisons Demand Urgent Attention4 Frequent Hospital Fires during COVID Time in India- Cause and Way forward Use of CT scan… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 6, 2021

Maratha Reservation and the Reservation Policy in India – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Maratha reservation policy?3 About the Maratha reservation case judgment4 Other Judicial interventions on reservation policy5 Reservation in India6 Implication of Maratha Reservation Judgement6.1 The constitutional validity of State reservation laws7 Solutions Introduction A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court recently held the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally… Continue reading Maratha Reservation and the Reservation Policy in India – Explained, Pointwise

Supreme Court Upheld Validity of 102nd Constitution Amendment Act

What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional validity of the Constitution 102nd Amendment Act, 2018. About 102nd Amendment Act, 2018: The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018 gave constitutional status to the National Backward Classes Commission. The Amendment also gives the President powers to notify backward classes. However, several states… Continue reading Supreme Court Upheld Validity of 102nd Constitution Amendment Act

“State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report

What is the News? Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment has released the annual State of Working India 2021: One Year of Covid-19 Report. Key Findings of State of Working India 2021 report: Impact of Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased informality in employment. This has lead to a decline in earnings for… Continue reading “State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report

“Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year

What is the News? The annual mass nesting of millions of Olive Ridley sea turtles near the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha is likely to be missed this year. Contents1 Mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles:2 About Olive Ridley Turtles:3 Conservation status:4 Initiatives: Mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles: The Rushikulya river mouth is considered… Continue reading “Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 6 May, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year2 Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study3 NASA’s “Crew-2 Mission” Launched4 “Mayflower 400” – World’s First Artificial Intelligence Ship5 “State of Working India 2021” – One Year of Covid-19 Report6… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 6 May, 2021

“Mayflower 400” – World’s First Artificial Intelligence Ship

What is the News? A team of researchers from the marine research organization ProMare in collaboration with IBM built the world’s first Artificial Intelligence(AI) ship named ‘Mayflower 400’.  About MayFlower-400: Mayflower 400 is an unmanned and completely autonomous ship. It is powered by Artificial Intelligence and the Sun’s energy via solar panels. Purpose: Main aim… Continue reading “Mayflower 400” – World’s First Artificial Intelligence Ship

NASA’s “Crew-2 Mission” Launched

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Demo-2 Mission:4 Crew-2 Mission:5 Tissue Chips:6 Commercial Crew Program(CCP): What is the News? The US launched 4 astronauts to the International Space Station(ISS) as part of a collaboration between NASA and SpaceX under the Commercial Crew Program. The mission is called Crew-2 Mission.  Demo-2 Mission: In May 2020, NASA… Continue reading NASA’s “Crew-2 Mission” Launched

Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Study:4 About Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2):5 Environmental effects: What is the News? According to a study, Long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide(NO2) pollution can affect lung function. Also, NO2 can increase the risk of pulmonary disease. Key Findings: The annual maximum NO2 exposure recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)… Continue reading Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study

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