Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 28 Apr, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Supply Chain Resilience Initiative or SCRI” launched by India, Japan and Australia2 “Zhurong” – China’s first Mars rover3 What is EU-AstraZeneca Dispute?4 Indian Army initiates “Ladakh Ignited Minds project”5 “Deep Time Project”: Volunteers Leave Cave After 40 Days in Isolation6 “Chandlers Good Governance Index”… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 28 Apr, 2021

Understanding Herd Immunity and Rising Covid Cases in India

Synopsis: Herd Immunity can’t be attained solely by a rise in Covid-19 positive people. It is also dependent on the absolute number of susceptible individuals and the rate of transmission of the virus. Contents1 Background:2 What is Herd immunity?3 What is a Serological Survey?4 Understanding the current spread: –5 Future Trajectory: Background: The data from… Continue reading Understanding Herd Immunity and Rising Covid Cases in India

The New Vaccine Strategy May Widen Inequality

Synopsis: The new vaccine strategy fails to address the issues of affordability and accessibility. It may contribute to widening inequality in access to  health care. Background Recently, the Centre revised its vaccine strategy to accelerate its vaccination drive to bring the Second wave Covid 19 under control. The revised strategies are, One, Vaccine coverage is… Continue reading The New Vaccine Strategy May Widen Inequality

Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic

Synopsis: Food insecurity is rising among the most vulnerable populations due to 2nd wave of the pandemic. Hence, the government should take precautionary steps to save millions from hunger and food insecurity. Background Even before the pandemic, India’s efforts to tackle the food security crisis have been poor. For example, India ranks 102 among 117… Continue reading Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic

Need of Special Insurance Cover for Police Personnel

Synopsis: The second wave Covid-19 virus is producing greater challenges in front of frontline workers (including police personnel) than the first wave. Hence, the special insurance cover for police personnel of 50 lakh rupees must be revived and extended to all front-line workers. Contents1 Background:2 Challenges Faced by Police in First Lockdown:3 How is the… Continue reading Need of Special Insurance Cover for Police Personnel

[Downloads] 9PM Monthly Compilation | April,2021

Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 9pm Brief for the Month of April 2021. Click on the following link to download Monthly Compilation of The 9pm Brief for the Month of April 2021 About 9 PM Brief- With the 9 PM Current affairs brief we intend to simplify the newspaper reading experience.… Continue reading [Downloads] 9PM Monthly Compilation | April,2021

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 28th, 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 28th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 27, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic2 The New Vaccine Strategy May Widen Inequality3 Understanding Herd Immunity and Rising Covid Cases in India4 Need of Special Insurance Cover for Police Personnel Rising Food Insecurity Due to Pandemic Source: The Hindu Gs2:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 27, 2021

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