Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities2 Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy3 West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC4 The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities Source: The… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 5, 2021
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Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About Election Commission3 What was the case?4 What are the criticisms facing EC at present?5 Reasons behind reducing independence:6 Importance of ensuring independence:7 Steps taken to improve credibility and independence of Election Commission:7.1 Other Suggestions:8 Conclusion: Introduction The Election Commission (EC’s) independence and credibility has come into question in the recent phase of… Continue reading Reducing Independence of the Election Commission of India – Explained, Pointwise
“AYUSH 64” Ayurvedic Drug Govt is Recommending for Mild Covid-19
What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has announced that it has taken steps to increase the production of AYUSH 64 across the country to treat mild to moderate cases of coronavirus infections. About Ayush-64: Ayush-64 is an Ayurvedic drug developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences(CCRAS), the apex body for… Continue reading “AYUSH 64” Ayurvedic Drug Govt is Recommending for Mild Covid-19
How does an Oxygen concentrator help?
What is the News? Oxygen Concentrators have emerged as a sought after device as the demand for medical oxygen continues unabated and several states struggle to keep pace with the demand. Contents1 What are Oxygen Concentrators?2 When is an oxygen concentrator needed?3 Components:4 Are all concentrators the same? What are Oxygen Concentrators? Oxygen Concentrator is… Continue reading How does an Oxygen concentrator help?
“White-Bellied Heron” spotted in Arunachal Pradesh
What is the News? The white-bellied heron was spotted at Walong in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. This is the first time the white-bellied heron was sighted at a height of 1,200 meters above sea level in India. About White-Bellied Heron: Source: eBird The White-bellied Heron is a rare and elusive bird. It is… Continue reading “White-Bellied Heron” spotted in Arunachal Pradesh
The DoT gives permission to conduct “5G Technology Trials” in India
What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications(DoT) has given permission to conduct trials for the use and application of 5G technology. The DoT permitted few Telecom Service Providers(TSPs) to conduct such 5G Technology trials. Objectives of 5G Technology Trials: The objective behind the trials is to: Firstly, test 5G spectrum propagation characteristics especially in… Continue reading The DoT gives permission to conduct “5G Technology Trials” in India
“G7 Foreign Ministers Summit” Held
What is the News? The G7 Foreign Ministers meeting was held ahead of the G7 leader’s summit. About the G7 Summit: The G7 Summit takes place at Carbis Bay in Cornwall in the UK. It is the first in-person G7 Leaders Summit in almost two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of this… Continue reading “G7 Foreign Ministers Summit” Held
A Mystery Behind “Positron Excess Phenomenon” Solved by Researchers
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is Antimatter?4 What is Positron or anti-electron?5 Reason for Positron Excess:6 What are Cosmic Rays? What is the News? High energy particles are generally lower in the cosmic universe. But the high number of high-energy particles of the antimatter called positrons was a mystery for scientists. But the… Continue reading A Mystery Behind “Positron Excess Phenomenon” Solved by Researchers
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 5 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “India-UK Virtual Summit”2 “SUTRA model” has flaws in predicting the pandemic – Scientists3 A Mystery Behind “Positron Excess Phenomenon” Solved by Researchers4 “G7 Foreign Ministers Summit” Held5 The DoT gives permission to conduct “5G Technology Trials” in India6 How does an Oxygen concentrator help?7… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 5 May, 2021
“SUTRA model” has flaws in predicting the pandemic – Scientists
What is the News? The Indian government backed the SUTRA model to chart the Covid-19 trajectory in the country. But few scientists have raised concerns over the SUTRA model. SUTRA Model: SUTRA stands for Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive) and Removed Approach. Purpose: SUTRA is a mathematical model. It is used for charting the trajectory of… Continue reading “SUTRA model” has flaws in predicting the pandemic – Scientists
