News: Eleven members of the United Arab Emirates(UAE) royal family arrived in Pakistan to hunt the Houbara Bustard under a license issued by Pakistan’s foreign ministry. Facts: Source: Wikipedia Houbara Bustard: It is a large terrestrial bird found in parts of Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Types: Houbara Bustard comes in two distinct types… Continue reading Explained: What is Houbara Bustard?
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After rice, India’s wheat exports register highest ever export in six years: US Department of Agriculture.
News: US Department of Agriculture(USDA) has released its forecast of Indian wheat exports for 2020-21(July-June). USDA has estimated India’s Wheat Exports for 2020-21 (July-June) to be around 1.8 million tonnes (mt), as against its earlier estimate of one mt. That would be the highest ever in the last six years. Facts: India’s Wheat Exports: Source:… Continue reading After rice, India’s wheat exports register highest ever export in six years: US Department of Agriculture.
Cabinet approves procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircrafts (LCA) ‘Tejas’
News: Cabinet has approved procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircraft. Facts: LCA Tejas: It is a single-engine, fourth-generation, multirole light fighter aircraft designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). Tejas was developed in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) for the Indian Air Force(IAF) and Indian Navy.… Continue reading Cabinet approves procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircrafts (LCA) ‘Tejas’
NIC and CBSE to launch CollabCAD Software
News: National Informatics Centre(NIC), MeitY along with Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE), Ministry of Education is jointly launching CollabCAD Software. Facts: CollabCAD Software: It is a collaborative network, computer-enabled software system providing a total engineering solution from 2D drafting & detailing to 3D product design for students and faculty of the Engineering Graphics Curriculum. Aim:… Continue reading NIC and CBSE to launch CollabCAD Software
BARC Develops India’s First Ruthenium 106 Plaque For Effective Eye Cancer Treatment
News: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre(BARC) Mumbai has developed an Eye Cancer therapy. It was the first indigenous Ruthenium 106 Plaque for the treatment of Ocular Tumors. Facts: Ruthenium-106: It is a radioactive form of the rare heavy metal ruthenium. It is a “platinum group” metal similar to platinum. How is it produced? It is produced… Continue reading BARC Develops India’s First Ruthenium 106 Plaque For Effective Eye Cancer Treatment
RBI constituted Jayant Kumar Dash committee to study Digital lending activities
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has constituted a working group on digital lending — including online platforms and mobile apps. Facts: Objective: The working group will study digital lending activities in the regulated and unregulated financial sector so that an appropriate regulatory approach can be put in place. Composition: The working group comprises six members–four… Continue reading RBI constituted Jayant Kumar Dash committee to study Digital lending activities
[Download] 9PM Compilation – January, 2021 – Second week
Hello every one, We are posting a Compilation of 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of January– Second week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of January, 2021 – Second Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – January, 2021 – Second week
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 14,2021
RBI constituted Jayant Kumar Dash committee to study Digital lending activities News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has constituted a working group on digital lending — including online platforms and mobile apps. Facts: Objective: The working group will study digital lending activities in the regulated and unregulated financial sector so that an appropriate regulatory approach… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 14,2021
SC judgment on farm laws: violation of separation of powers
Synopsis: The Supreme court (SC) has stayed the implementation of farm laws. The decision is a case of violation of the separation of powers. Background Recently, the SC has stayed the implementation of three farm laws until further orders. The SC has also given direction to set up a four-member committee to break the deadlock between farmers and the Centre. Many experts opine… Continue reading SC judgment on farm laws: violation of separation of powers
Reasons for frictions between Puducherry CM and LG
Synopsis: Tussle between the Puducherry CM and LG Kiran Bedi is one of the examples of increasing frictions between constitutional functionaries. In today’s article we are listing the causes of frictions between them. Background Recently, Puducherry Chief Minister (CM) V. Narayanasamy staged a three-day protest against Lieutenant Governor (LG) Kiran Bedi. The CM accused LG of “functioning in an autocratic manner” and adopting an “obstructionist attitude” in ensuring the progress and welfare of people and asked the… Continue reading Reasons for frictions between Puducherry CM and LG
