Source: Indian Express What is the News? UAE’s Hope Spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars, has captured images of glowing atmospheric lights in the Red Planet’s night sky known as discrete auroras. What are Auroras? Auroras are a mysterious and unpredictable display of light in the night sky. What causes an Aurora on Earth? Auroras… Continue reading What UAE’s Hope orbiter tells us about discrete auroras on Mars?
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 9th, 2021
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 9th, 2021
Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released estimates on the Impact of hazardous chemicals on Public Health. Key Findings: Deaths due to Hazardous Chemicals Exposure: Deaths due to exposure to hazardous chemicals worldwide have increased by 29% in 2019 from what they were in 2016. Two million people… Continue reading Deaths by exposure to hazardous chemicals increased 29% between 2016 and 2019: WHO
Cabinet approves modifications in financing facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved modifications to the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to increase investment. About Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF): Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare(DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture. Aim: To provide medium – long term debt financing… Continue reading Cabinet approves modifications in financing facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’
Work on India’s first dolphin research centre to start in Patna post-monsoon
Source: Down To Earth What is the news? The construction work on India’s first dolphin research centre is to commence in Patna after the monsoon this year. The National Dolphin Research Centre is coming up on the 4,400 square metre plot of land on the premises of Patna University, near the banks of the Ganga. … Continue reading Work on India’s first dolphin research centre to start in Patna post-monsoon
Indian Navy’s reluctance to vacate spectrum likely to delay 5G auction
Source: Business Standard What is the news? The Indian Navy has expressed reservations in vacating 100 MHz (from the 3300 MHz – 3400 MHz) band of the spectrum, proposed to be sold in the tender expected next year. This could delay the Centre’s plans to proceed with the 5G auctions in 2022. Why Indian Navy is not… Continue reading Indian Navy’s reluctance to vacate spectrum likely to delay 5G auction
Human-wildlife conflict among greatest threats to animal species: WWF and UNEP report
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), have released a new report titled – A future for all – the need for human-wildlife coexistence. Key findings Conflict between humans and animals is one of the main threats to the long-term survival of some… Continue reading Human-wildlife conflict among greatest threats to animal species: WWF and UNEP report
The judicious choice
Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article emphasises ensuring the independence of the judiciary. Synopsis: Selection of deserving judges is essential to ensure independence of the judiciary. The Collegium must do its best in this task in order to uphold the constitutional spirit and democratic ethos. Background: India is the largest democracy in the world thanks… Continue reading The judicious choice
Troubling prospects in Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Resolution of the Afghan issue is important for ascertaining peace in South Asia. India will also suffer from the spillover of this issue. Synopsis: An air of uncertainty surrounds Afghanistan, and it needs to think over the future of its land. Background: The United States recently handed over the Bagram airbase… Continue reading Troubling prospects in Afghanistan
Civil society must accept its failure to hold government accountable
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Civil societies work as an important pillar for strengthening democracy and governance. Synopsis: Not strengthening civil society organisations and the deepening of checks and balances work will result in governance failure. This address must be resolved immediately. Introduction India’s civil society consists of Grassroots organisations that connect to the last mile… Continue reading Civil society must accept its failure to hold government accountable
