Synopsis: The new Social media code is much-needed to ensure the online platforms are subject to law of the land Introduction: Recently, the government introduced the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The rules have the potential to transform the online media platforms to fit into the Indian ecosystem.… Continue reading New Social Media Code – A much-needed one for India
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Education ministry circular on online conferences
Synopsis: Ministry of education’s circular for regulating online conferences is not well thought out. It will discourage innovation. What was the circular about an online conference? Recently, education ministry released a circular to the state-funded universities and educational institutions. A per this circular, these institutions and universities need prior official approval from external Affairs ministry for hosting… Continue reading Education ministry circular on online conferences
Ceasefire between India and Pakistan: Prospects of strengthening bilateral relations
Synopsis: India and Pakistan have agreed to ceasefire along the Line of Control. But the further strengthening of relations will depend upon the security improvement in the region. Background Recently, India and Pakistan agreed to a “strict observance” of all agreements and cease-fire along the Line of Control. This statement was delivered by Director Generals of Military Operations of… Continue reading Ceasefire between India and Pakistan: Prospects of strengthening bilateral relations
Second edition of “Global Bio-India”-2021
What is the News? The 2nd edition of Global Bio-India is being organised on a digital platform. About Global Bio India 2021: Organized by: It is organised by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology along with BIRAC in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry(CII), Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises(ABLE) and Invest… Continue reading Second edition of “Global Bio-India”-2021
No postal ballots for NRIs this time: ECI
What is the News? Election Commission of India has said that the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) will not be able to vote by postal ballots for the upcoming elections in five states. What is a Postal Ballot? It is a facility whereby a voter can cast his/her vote remotely. The user cast the vote by recording… Continue reading No postal ballots for NRIs this time: ECI
“The Caracal” is now critically endangered
What is the news? The National Board for Wildlife includes the caracal in the list of critically endangered species. The recovery programme for critically endangered species in India now includes 22 wildlife species. About Caracal: It is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia including India. The population… Continue reading “The Caracal” is now critically endangered
Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered
What is the news? The first-ever written inscription of the date of death of Vijayanagar king Krishnadevaraya discovered at Honnenahalli in Karnataka. About the inscription: The inscription is written in Kannada. According to the inscription, Krishnadevaraya was one of the greatest emperors of India who ruled from the South. He died on 17th October 1529… Continue reading Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered
World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
What is the News? The World Bank and UNESCO released the Education Finance Watch Report (EFW), 2021. About the Education Finance Watch Report: The report is a collaborative effort between the World Bank and UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report. It summarizes the available information on patterns and trends in education financing around the world.… Continue reading World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 27, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 20212 Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered3 “The Caracal” is now critically endangered4 No postal ballots for NRIs this time: ECI5 Second edition of “Global Bio-India”-20216 COVAX program World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 27, 2021
COVAX program
What is the News? Ghana has become the first country in the world to receive a shipment of coronavirus vaccines under the COVAX program. What is the COVAX program? The COVAX program is led by the vaccine alliance GAVI, the World Health Organisation(WHO) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI). The COVAX program is in… Continue reading COVAX program
