“Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Cyclone Tauktae:3 Why is Cyclone Tauktae unique?4 How are cyclones named?5 Naming cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea:6 Significance of Naming of a cyclone: What is the News? Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced Tau-Te) is expected to hit southern Gujarat of the country. About Cyclone Tauktae: Cyclone ‘Tauktae‘… Continue reading “Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat

Indian Navy hosts “Goa Maritime Symposium-2021”

What is the News? Recently, the Indian Navy virtually hosted the Goa Maritime Symposium-2021. About Goa Maritime Symposium: Firstly, the Indian Navy, under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa, hosted the Maritime Symposium-2021. Secondly, Objective: It aims to build capacity amongst the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Navies to tackle emerging common maritime threats. Thirdly,… Continue reading Indian Navy hosts “Goa Maritime Symposium-2021”

What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?

What is the News? The Government of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is facing one of the worst mouse plagues. It has affected farmers, community members, and residents. In some affected areas, mice are falling out from rooftops causing “mice rain”. Contents1 What is Mice Rain?2 How plague is related to mice rain?3 Effects… Continue reading What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 May, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats2 Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”3 Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”3.0.1 What is the News?3.0.2 About the study:3.0.3 Elephant Seals:3.0.4 Northern Elephant Seals:3.0.5 Southern Elephant Seals:4 Ministry of Culture is… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 May, 2021

Ministry of Culture is reprinting “Mongolian Kanjur” manuscripts

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Mongolian Kanjur:4 National Mission for Manuscripts(NMM):5 What are Manuscripts? What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has taken up the project of reprinting 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur under the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). Recently the Ministry announced that the reprinting of about 100 sets of… Continue reading Ministry of Culture is reprinting “Mongolian Kanjur” manuscripts

Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas:4 Other Key Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas: What is the News? The Central Government has released new guidelines in the wake of the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in rural areas. About the Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas:  Three Tier Structure: The… Continue reading Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”

US “CDC guidelines” for fully vaccinated people

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the CDC Guidelines:4 Places where the persons need to wear masks: What is the News? The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) said that fully vaccinated persons will no longer need their masks indoors and outdoors. About the CDC Guidelines: US’s CDC guidelines said that a fully vaccinated… Continue reading US “CDC guidelines” for fully vaccinated people

Issues With Technocratic Approach to Vaccination Drive

.Synopsis – The current technocratic-based vaccination drive in India excludes the digitally illiterate population of the country. It is leading to substantial biases and inequality. Introduction- The GOI launched CoWin portal to digitize the vaccination drive and made online registration mandatory for vaccination booking [18-44 age groups]. The approach has resulted in a digital divide… Continue reading Issues With Technocratic Approach to Vaccination Drive

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 15, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Laws and Initiatives for Welfare Orphaned Children Source: The Hindu Gs2: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections. Synopsis: This article provides information on the available legal means to report about orphaned children… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 15, 2021

Laws and Initiatives for Welfare of Orphaned Children

Synopsis: This article provides information on two things. First, on the available legal means to report about orphaned children. Second, protections available under the state. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the available options to help orphaned or abandoned children?3 How the state provides support for children who are in need of care?4 What are the safeguards… Continue reading Laws and Initiatives for Welfare of Orphaned Children

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