Synopsis: The 1991 economic crisis indicates that the crisis is a good opportunity for economic reforms. But that is not true, specifically in the case of 2021 crisis. Thus, not all crisis results in economic reforms. Introduction: 2021 marks 30 years of 1991 economic reforms. The 1991 reforms permanently altered the production and distribution structures… Continue reading Links between Crisis and Economic Reforms
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Why Safeguards for Child adoptions Needs to be Followed Strictly?
Synopsis: In India Pandemic has increased the number of orphans in the country. Negligence for legal procedures of Child adoption creates a ground for Child trafficking of these orphans. Background According to UNICEF, India has over 30 million orphan and abandoned children. The Pandemic has left many more children orphaned due to the death of… Continue reading Why Safeguards for Child adoptions Needs to be Followed Strictly?
Importance of Parliamentary Proceedings
Synopsis: Parliamentary proceedings should operate virtually to ensure the voices of all sections of the country are heard. Many other countries are doing the same. Introduction The legislature which is the third arm of the state seems to be missing when there are as many as 306 districts now with a positivity of 20 percent… Continue reading Importance of Parliamentary Proceedings
Lessons learnt from the Ladakh crisis
Synopsis: A critical evaluation of the Ladakh crisis, may help India to achieve advantageous position against China at LAC in long term. Background Even after a year of Ladakh crisis, the stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh shows no signs of resolution. Disengagement has been stalled and China continues to reinforce its troops.… Continue reading Lessons learnt from the Ladakh crisis
PM pays tribute to “Gopal Krishna Gokhale” on his Birth Anniversary
What is the News? The Prime Minister has paid tribute to freedom fighter Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his Birth Anniversary. About Gopal Krishna Gokhale: Gopal Krishna Gokhale(1866 –1915) was an Indian liberal political leader and a social reformer during the Indian Independence Movement. He was born on 9 May 1866 Contributions of Gopal Krishna Gokhale:… Continue reading PM pays tribute to “Gopal Krishna Gokhale” on his Birth Anniversary
“CSIR-CMERI” Celebrates the National Technology Day- 2021
What is the News? CSIR-CMERI has celebrated National Technology Day- 2021 by interacting with the MSME Representatives. About CSIR-CMERI: Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (also known as CSIR-CMERI) is a public engineering research and development institution. It was founded in 1959. Part of: The institute is a constituent laboratory of the Indian Council of Scientific… Continue reading “CSIR-CMERI” Celebrates the National Technology Day- 2021
IREDA bags “Green Urja Award”
What is the News? Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency(IREDA) has been conferred with “Green Urja Award”. About Green Urja Award: The Indian Chamber of Commerce(ICC) has launched the Green Urja Award . ICC was founded in 1925. It is a premier body of business and industry in Eastern and North-Eastern India. The award has been… Continue reading IREDA bags “Green Urja Award”
“2-deoxy-D-glucose” – DRDO’s Anti-COVID drug
What is the News? Recently, the Drugs Controller General of India(DCGI) has approved an anti-COVID drug named 2-deoxy-D-glucose(2-DG). The Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) developed this medicine for emergency use. However, independent experts have raised questions about the efficacy of the drug. About 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG): 2-DG drug has been developed by the Institute of Nuclear… Continue reading “2-deoxy-D-glucose” – DRDO’s Anti-COVID drug
New Findings Related to Venus
What is the News? Scientists have obtained new data about atmosphere and other aspects of Venus. This was done by transmitting radio waves towards Venus 21 times from 2006 to 2020 from NASA’s Goldstone Antenna in the Mojave Desert of California. These radio waves studied the radio-echo which provided information on certain Venus traits. Key… Continue reading New Findings Related to Venus
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 12 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles New Findings Related to Venus What is the News? Scientists have obtained new data about atmosphere and other aspects of Venus. This was done by transmitting radio waves towards Venus 21 times from 2006 to 2020 from NASA’s Goldstone Antenna in the Mojave Desert of… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 12 May, 2021
