What is the News? Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced Tau-Te) is expected to hit southern Gujarat of the country. About Cyclone Tauktae: Cyclone ‘Tauktae‘ name was suggested by Myanmar. Tauktae means a highly vocal lizard gecko. This cyclone has been classified as a very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS). The Cyclone has been developed in the Arabian Sea.… Continue reading “Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
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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”. What is Mice Rain? The mice population in Australia has increased exponentially. These… 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 New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats What is the News? A new species of an Asian gracile skink has been discovered recently at Anaikatti hills, Coimbatore. About the new species of Asian gracile skink: Source: The Hindu The New Species of… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 May, 2021
Ministry of Culture is reprinting “Mongolian Kanjur” 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 Mongolian Kanjur will be completed by next year. These reprinted ones will be distributed in the… Continue reading Ministry of Culture is reprinting “Mongolian Kanjur” manuscripts
Centre releases “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 guidelines recommend a three-tier structure to manage Covid-19 pandemic in rural areas: Firstly, to establish 30-bed Covid Care Centres(CCCs) in… Continue reading Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
US “CDC guidelines” for fully vaccinated people
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 person can take off his/her masks. The new guidelines are only for people who are fully vaccinated. This… 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. Introduction 2nd wave of the pandemic has taken the lives of many young mothers and fathers. It has left many children orphaned and vulnerable. It is usual to see requests… Continue reading Laws and Initiatives for Welfare of Orphaned Children
