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?
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“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
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
Use of CT scan for testing Covid is not Correct
Synopsis: The available data and the risk factors suggest that the widespread use of CT scans in diagnosing infectious diseases needs to be sidelined. Background There are mainly three reasons why tests in clinical medicine are performed. Diagnosis: To identify the disease Etiognosis: To identify the causative factor of the disease. Prognosis: To find out… Continue reading Use of CT scan for testing Covid is not Correct
Poor State of Delhi Prisons Demand Urgent Attention
Synopsis: The condition of Delhi prisons has become immensely poor amidst the second wave of Covid 19. They have exceeded their sanctioned capacity and are on the verge of becoming hotspots for mass infections. Considering this, the government should take effective measures for decongesting prisons. Contents1 Background:2 Steps taken for Decongest prisons:3 Challenges in decongesting… Continue reading Poor State of Delhi Prisons Demand Urgent Attention
Frequent Hospital Fires during COVID Time in India- Cause and Way forward
Synopsis – The hospital system in India has been overwhelmed by the heavy patient load and arrangement for the pandemic. It has increased their vulnerability to fire. Introduction– Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and mismanagement, the hospital system is becoming over stressed, resulting in frequent fire incidents. Since last August, more than 93 people have… Continue reading Frequent Hospital Fires during COVID Time in India- Cause and Way forward
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
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
“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
“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
