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
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PM pays tribute to “Gopal Krishna Gokhale” on his Birth Anniversary
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Gopal Krishna Gokhale:4 Contributions of Gopal Krishna Gokhale:5 Related Societies:6 Journals: 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… Continue reading PM pays tribute to “Gopal Krishna Gokhale” on his Birth Anniversary
“CSIR-CMERI” Celebrates the National Technology Day- 2021
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About CSIR-CMERI:4 National Technology Day: 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… Continue reading “CSIR-CMERI” Celebrates the National Technology Day- 2021
IREDA bags “Green Urja Award”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Green Urja Award:4 About IREDA: 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… Continue reading IREDA bags “Green Urja Award”
“2-deoxy-D-glucose” – DRDO’s Anti-COVID drug
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG):4 Working Mechanism of the 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… Continue reading “2-deoxy-D-glucose” – DRDO’s Anti-COVID drug
New Findings Related to Venus
Contents1 What is the News?2 Key Findings:3 Venus Atmosphere:4 About 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… 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 Contents1 New Findings Related to Venus2 “National Bamboo Mission” launches MIS module for Agarbatti industry3 “2-deoxy-D-glucose” – DRDO’s Anti-COVID drug4 IREDA bags “Green Urja Award”5 Israel-Palestine “Jerusalem Dispute”6 “CSIR-CMERI” Celebrates the National Technology Day- 20217 PM pays tribute to “Gopal Krishna Gokhale” on his Birth… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 12 May, 2021
Issues Associated with IPR Waiver to Covid Vaccine
Synopsis: IPR waiver will not bring instant benefits. Thus, efforts must be made to share the excess stockpiles of vaccines lying with the developed countries. Introduction The Biden administration announced that it would support a waiver on intellectual property rights (IPR) for the production of COVID-19 vaccines. The original plan, for TRIPS waiver for Covid… Continue reading Issues Associated with IPR Waiver to Covid Vaccine
Impacts of Digital inequality on Health and Education
Synopsis: Digital inequality or Unequal access to digital platform is worsening inequalities in accessing public goods such as Education and Health. Contents1 Facts on Digital inequality in India2 Reasons behind Digital inequality in education 3 Reasons behind Digital inequality in health4 Way forward Facts on Digital inequality in India Inequality in access to digital devices: According… Continue reading Impacts of Digital inequality on Health and Education
Time to Revive the Plan for Indian National Health Services
Synopsis: The pandemic has broadly highlighted the inadequacy in our health care system and has brought serious consideration for the formation of the Indian national health services. Background There has been a coordinated effort from medical staff, the Centre, the state, and other state institutions to control the Pandemic. For instance, The railways are running… Continue reading Time to Revive the Plan for Indian National Health Services
