Synopsis: Effective regulations to manage fire risks in public buildings like Guidelines of National Building Code are available. However, lack of enforcement by states has led to fire disasters in India. Background: Fire accident in Public building has been a recurrent event in India. For instance, Fire accidents in hospitals at Bharuch in Gujarat, Virar… Continue reading Guidelines of National Building Code to Ensure Fire Safety in Public buildings
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[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation |April 2021
Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of Prelims Marathon for the Month of April 2021 Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of April 2021
“Operation Samudra Setu-II” launched by Indian Navy
What is the News? The Indian Navy has launched Operation Samudra Setu-II. About Operation Samudra Setu-II: Firstly, the Indian Navy launched this operation with the aim to bring oxygen-filled cryogenic containers to India from abroad. This is because the country is facing a severe shortage of medical oxygen in the wake of a massive spike… Continue reading “Operation Samudra Setu-II” launched by Indian Navy
“Oldest water on Earth” helps in the quest for life on Mars
What is the News? According to scientists, the findings of the “Oldest Water on Earth” could provide information about the nature of water and life on Earth and the possibility of finding life on Mars. The Oldest Water on Earth: In 2009, Geologist Dr. Barbara Sherwood Lollar of the University of Toronto extracted water from… Continue reading “Oldest water on Earth” helps in the quest for life on Mars
At Leaders Climate Summit, Countries Adopted Net Zero Targets
Synopsis: At the Leaders Climate summit, the countries including U.S, U.K, Japan, etc. have adopted revamped Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) (under the Paris agreement). This is a step in the right direction, but a higher commitment is desired to keep temperature rise below 1.5 degrees celsius. Background: The two-day Leaders Climate Summit was hosted by… Continue reading At Leaders Climate Summit, Countries Adopted Net Zero Targets
A Case for State repression on Civil societies
Synopsis: Telangana government’s decision to ban 16 civil organisations is an act of state repression on citizens demanding state accountability. Background Recently, The Government of Telangana banned 16 organisations under the Telangana Public Security Act, 1992 (TPSA). These 16 organizations include workers’ organisation, women’s groups, students’ groups, Adivasi association groups, and civil liberties groups. They… Continue reading A Case for State repression on Civil societies
How to Prevent 3rd Wave of Covid-19?
Synopsis: Mass vaccination will be the best solution to contain Covid19. However, to prevent the 3rd Wave of Covid-19 we need to adhere to measures such as mask-wearing, physical distancing, hand hygiene. Background International experience from other countries such as the UK, South Africa, United States indicated to us about the possibility of recurrence of… Continue reading How to Prevent 3rd Wave of Covid-19?
“Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” crosses Rs. 8,000 crore mark
What is the News? After receiving around 8,665 applications worth Rs. 8,216 core Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF) has crossed the Rs.8000 crore mark. Sectors: The largest share of the fund has gone to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) (58%). This is followed by agri-entrepreneurs (24%) and individual farmers (13%). States: Andhra Pradesh has received the highest… Continue reading “Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” crosses Rs. 8,000 crore mark
[Download] 9PM Current Affairs Compilation –April, 2021 – 4th week
Hello every one, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of April– The fourth week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of April – Fourth week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Current Affairs Compilation –April, 2021 – 4th week
What is EU-AstraZeneca Dispute?
What is the News? EU-AstraZeneca Dispute is taking a new turn. European Union(EU) is taking legal action against AstraZeneca over shortfalls in vaccine deliveries to EU countries. What is the EU-AstraZeneca dispute about? AstraZeneca’s entered into a contract with the European Union. It committed to supplying an initial 300 million doses of vaccine for distribution… Continue reading What is EU-AstraZeneca Dispute?
