Introduced: The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 15.03.2021 as a Government Bill (Ministry of Mines). Present Status: The Bill was passed in both the Houses and received President’s assent on 28.03.2021. The Act seeks to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. This act regulates the mining sector in India. Salient… Continue reading Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2021
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 20, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India2 EU unveiled a ‘Digital Green Certificate’3 What is “CAATSA” or Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act?4 Deadly drug-resistant superbug “Candida Auris or C.Auris” found in Andamans5 “Tiger Reserves” in India6 “US India Artificial Intelligence(USIAI) Initiative” launched7… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 20, 2021
Deadly drug-resistant superbug “Candida Auris or C.Auris” found in Andamans
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Candida Auris:3 Origin of Candida Auris:4 Symptoms of C.Auris:5 Vulnerable Population:6 Treatment: What is the News? Candida Auris (deadly hospital pathogen) identified for the first time in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. About Candida Auris: Candida Auris or C.auris is a multidrug-resistant fungus. It presents a serious global threat… Continue reading Deadly drug-resistant superbug “Candida Auris or C.Auris” found in Andamans
“Tiger Reserves” in India
What is the News? Six tigers are unaccounted for in the Ranthambore tiger reserves in Rajasthan, since March 2020. But State officials are not willing to label them as missing. NTCA has constituted a committee in this regard. About Tiger Reserves: Tiger Reserves are areas of protection for tigers. They aim to conserve the habitat… Continue reading “Tiger Reserves” in India
“Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who has released the report?3 Key findings of the report related to India:4 Other key Findings: What is the News? A recent Pew research study report reveals increasing poverty in India. As per the report, the pandemic has pushed approximately 3.2 crore Indians out of the middle class. Who has… Continue reading “Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India
What is “CAATSA” or Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act?
What is the News? Ever since India has formally signed up for the S-400 purchase with Russia in 2018, it has been under the threat of US sanctions. Especially under the US’s Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). About CAATSA: Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act(CAATSA) is a US federal law enacted in 2017.… Continue reading What is “CAATSA” or Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act?
EU unveiled a ‘Digital Green Certificate’
What is the news? The European Commission has unveiled a “digital green certificate” for the European Union(EU) Citizens. About Digital Green Certificate: Firstly, Digital Green Certificate is a type of vaccine passport. It will be available to the citizens who are Covid-19 vaccinated or tested negative against Covid-19. It is also available to the persons… Continue reading EU unveiled a ‘Digital Green Certificate’
[UPSC Interview Transcript #86]: Bhonsle Board, Jharkhand Home State, Botany Optional, Travelling, Shayari Hobbies
Chairperson: Ajit Shankar Rao Bhonsle Interview Date: 28 February 2020 Duration: 30-35 minutes Background: B.Tech Biotechnology from VIT Vellore Employee: IBM India Pvt Ltd Optional: Botany Hobbies: 1. Solo Travelling 2. Shayari 3. Meeting and interacting with new people Home State: Dhanbad, Jharkhand Chairman asked me to be comfortable and wished good luck. Read about… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #86]: Bhonsle Board, Jharkhand Home State, Botany Optional, Travelling, Shayari Hobbies
Miscellanous Quiz: Indian Society & Welfare |20 Mar, 2021
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Public trust is key to successful vaccination programmes
Synopsis- Need transparency and timely data sharing to build public trust in the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Introduction- Major European countries, including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain have halted the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. This is followed by the warnings of harmful blood clots in some recipients. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the… Continue reading Public trust is key to successful vaccination programmes
