What is the News? Dr Shakuntala Haraksingh, a global nutrition expert of Indian descent has won the prestigious 2021 World Food Prize. She was awarded for her research in developing holistic, nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquaculture and food systems. About World Food Prize: Firstly, the World Food Prize is an international honor recognizing the achievements of… Continue reading Shakuntala Haraksingh of Indian descent wins “World Food Prize”
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WHO warns against use of “Ivermectin” to treat Covid-19
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has recommended against the use of ‘ivermectin‘ drug for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Despite this, Ivermectin is still listed in India as a possible treatment option for mild COVID-19 patients under home isolation. About Ivermectin Drug: Ivermectin is an orally administered drug used to treat parasitic… Continue reading WHO warns against use of “Ivermectin” to treat Covid-19
What is “Article 311” of the Indian Constitution?
What is the News? Recently Mumbai Police Commissioner dismissed a Police officer from service without a departmental enquiry. The commissioner did this by exercising his powers under Article 311(2) (b) Article 311 of the Indian Constitution: Article 311 deals with the dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the… Continue reading What is “Article 311” of the Indian Constitution?
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 13 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 SEBI’s “Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report” norms mandate ESG overview2 Israel’s “Iron Dome” is successful in intercepting rockets3 What is “Article 311” of the Indian Constitution?4 NITI Aayog’s Report on Creating a “Roadmap for Digitally Inclusive Bharat”5 WHO warns against use of “Ivermectin” to… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 13 May, 2021
Israel’s “Iron Dome” is successful in intercepting rockets
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Iron Dome:4 Other key Features of Iron Dome: What is the News? Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ System has been successful in intercepting the continuous barrage of rockets targeting Israel. About Iron Dome: Iron Dome is a short-range, ground-to-air, air defence system. Israeli manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems developed it… Continue reading Israel’s “Iron Dome” is successful in intercepting rockets
SEBI’s “Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report” norms mandate ESG overview
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report(BRSR):4 What Are Environmental, Social, and Governance(ESG) Criteria? What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has issued a circular notifying new disclosure norms on sustainability-related reporting for the top 1,000 listed companies. The new reporting will be called the Business Responsibility… Continue reading SEBI’s “Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report” norms mandate ESG overview
UGC Advises Universities to Include NCC as an Elective Subject
Synopsis – The UGC has forwarded the proposal to universities to introduce NCC as an elective subject in the curriculum. Introduction- Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued an advisory to the vice-chancellors of all universities. It was to include NCC as an elective subject. If implemented, NCC will be a part of the… Continue reading UGC Advises Universities to Include NCC as an Elective Subject
Links between Crisis and Economic Reforms
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Introduction:4 The link between Crisis and economic reforms:5 Converting a crisis into an opportunity:6 Difference between two crisis:7 The challenges of 2021 crisis:8 The intensity of 2021 crisis:9 Conclusion: Synopsis: The 1991 economic crisis indicates that the crisis is a good opportunity for economic reforms. But that is not true, specifically in… Continue reading Links between Crisis and Economic Reforms
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
