What is the news? The World Health Organization(WHO) releases its first-ever World Report on Hearing. This report released on World Hearing Day (observed on 3rd March). Contents1 About World Report on Hearing:2 Key Findings of World Report on Hearing:3 Suggestions by World Report on Hearing4 India specific findings of World Report on Hearing: About World… Continue reading WHO released “World Report on Hearing”
UNEP releases “Food Waste Index Report 2021”
What is the news? The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) releases the Food Waste Index Report 2021. Contents1 About Food Waste Index Report, 2021:2 Key Findings of the report:3 Impact of Food Waste:4 About Food Systems Summit: About Food Waste Index Report, 2021: Aim: The Report aims at supporting the goals of SDG 12.3. It… Continue reading UNEP releases “Food Waste Index Report 2021”
China Approves Dam Building on “Brahmaputra River”
What is the news? Chinese Government approves dam-building on Brahmaputra river under its draft of the New Five year plan (2021-2025). What does the five-year plan provide? The New Five-year plan approves the dams to be built on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river. The river is also known as Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet.… Continue reading China Approves Dam Building on “Brahmaputra River”
“Miyawaki method” to create dense green patches
What is the News? Bombay Municipal Corporation(BMC) has been using the Miyawaki method to create tiny urban forests in the Metropolitan areas of Mumbai. What is the Miyawaki Method? Miyawaki is an afforestation method based on the work of Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki in the 1980s. Process of Miyawaki Method: Initially, native trees of the… Continue reading “Miyawaki method” to create dense green patches
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 8, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Miyawaki method” to create dense green patches2 China Approves Dam Building on “Brahmaputra River”3 UNEP releases “Food Waste Index Report 2021”4 WHO released “World Report on Hearing” 5 DRDO tests Solid Fuel Ducted “Ramjet Technology”6 All-Woman crew of SCI Vessel makes history7 PM received “Global… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 8, 2021
[Download] 9PM Compilation – March, 2021 – 1st week
Hello every one, We are posting Compilation of 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of March– First week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of march, 2021 – First Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – March, 2021 – 1st week
Indian Diaspora in US and its Impacts on India- US Relations
Synopsis: The stature of the Indian diaspora in the US is growing. It will have a significant impact on India-US relations. Significance of Indian Diaspora in the US Indian-Americans are the second-largest immigrant community in the US(4 million-plus). They are considered as one of the most influential groups in the US. and they have played a… Continue reading Indian Diaspora in US and its Impacts on India- US Relations
India’s Space Sector: Initiatives and Issues
Synopsis: ISRO should take advantage of the market opportunities in the India space sector. Introduction Brazil’s Amazonia-1 satellite was launched last week from Sriharikota. It was the first dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). NSIL is a two-year-old commercial arm of the Department of Space. Initiatives by India for promotion of Space sector… Continue reading India’s Space Sector: Initiatives and Issues
Cyber Attacks in India and Institutional arrangements for Cybersecurity
Synopsis: India’s Critical Infrastructure is vulnerable to Cyberattacks from foreign countries. India needs to upgrade its Institutional arrangements for Cybersecurity. Background Recently, The New York Times reported that China is threatening India through Cyber-attacks. It raised the possibility that the power outage in Mumbai (on October 13 2020) could have been an attack by a… Continue reading Cyber Attacks in India and Institutional arrangements for Cybersecurity
Appointment of Police officers for Prison Management
Synopsis: The appointment of Police officers for Prison management is not right. It is against strengthening the criminal justice system. Background Recently, the Uttarakhand government issued a notification to post IPS officers as superintendents of Prisons. A PIL has been filed against the government’s decision before the Uttarakhand High Court. What are the reasons for Posting… Continue reading Appointment of Police officers for Prison Management
