“UN Food Systems Summit 2021” -India Holds National Dialogue

What is the News? The Ministry of Agricultural and Farmers Welfare conducted a National Dialogue on UN Food Systems Summit 2021. About UN Food Systems Summit,2021: The first-ever UN Food Systems Summit 2021 is expected to hold in September 2021. For that, the United Nations Secretary-General has called for members to participate. Purpose: The summit… Continue reading “UN Food Systems Summit 2021” -India Holds National Dialogue

Girls Faced More Pressure During Pandemic: Study

What is the News? EMpower, global philanthropy has released a study titled ‘COVID In Her Voice: A Girl-led and Centred Participatory Research Study’. About the study: The U.K government supported the study.  EMpower, (global philanthropy focused on at-risk youth in emerging markets) conducted it. Cities covered: Girls aged 13-24 from Ahmedabad, Alwar, Bareilly, Delhi, Lucknow,… Continue reading Girls Faced More Pressure During Pandemic: Study

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 Apr, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 Researchers Propose Method to treat “Post-Vaccine Blood Clots”2 India on US’s “Currency Watch list”3 Govt launches “Eatsmart Cities Challenge” and “Transport 4 All Challenge”4 U.K. Agrees for “Extradition” of Nirav Modi in PNB case5 “UN Food Systems Summit 2021” -India Holds National Dialogue6 Girls… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 Apr, 2021

India on US’s “Currency Watch list”

What is the News?  The US treasury places India along with 10 other countries on its currency watch list. What is Currency Manipulator: Current Manipulators are countries engaging in “unfair currency practices” by deliberately devaluing their currency against the dollar. The practice would mean that the country in question is artificially lowering the value of… Continue reading India on US’s “Currency Watch list”

Researchers Propose Method to treat “Post-Vaccine Blood Clots”

What is the News? Researchers have come closer to identify the reason behind the post-Vaccine blood clotting cases following the Covid-19 vaccination. Contents1 Background:2 About the Research:3 Adverse Reaction after vaccination:4 Method Proposed by Researchers: Background: The US pauses the use of Johnson and Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine. It was followed by adverse reactions in a few… Continue reading Researchers Propose Method to treat “Post-Vaccine Blood Clots”

Need to Enact Siras Act on the Lines of Alan Turing law

Synopsis- Ex-post facto pardon to the convicts of homosexuality will serve justice to them. Alan Turing law is a perfect example in this case. Government should consider enacting Siras Act on the same line. Contents1 Introduction2 What is section 377?3 Ramchandra Siras Case –4 What is Alan Turing law? Introduction On September 6, 2018, India’s Supreme… Continue reading Need to Enact Siras Act on the Lines of Alan Turing law

Significance of Lessons from the First COVID Wave

Synopsis: Partial lockdowns again are going to widen economic and social inequalities. Every step towards prevention must consider the Lessons learnt from the first COVID-19 wave in India. Contents1 Introduction2 How did the first wave lead to uneven growth?3 Suggestions4 The conclusion Introduction India’s second COVID-19 wave is more contagious than the first. Many States… Continue reading Significance of Lessons from the First COVID Wave

A Balanced Approach Under IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021

Synopsis: The new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code amendment ordinance 2021 shows a shift from a creditor-centric approach towards a more balanced approach. Under the new approach, both promoters and creditors are incentivized to reach a more acceptable solution.   Background: The President has promulgated the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance 2021. It marks a shift from… Continue reading A Balanced Approach Under IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021

Challenges Posed by Phasing Out Coal Use in India

Synopsis: India is considering a proposal to adopt a net-zero emission target. This demands a Phasing out coal use which would pose numerous challenges.  Background: The UN has urged wealthy nations to end Phasing Out Coal use by 2030.  Similarly, a private member bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in March 2021. The bill aims to… Continue reading Challenges Posed by Phasing Out Coal Use in India

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