Synopsis: India and US relations under the Biden administration may strengthen in certain areas. But there will be some challenges too. Areas where India and the US are willing to cooperate? India and the US are already engaging each other on a majority of issues, including COVID-19, climate, health care, immigration and restoring America’s global… Continue reading India-US relation under Biden administration
Issues in the Process of Decarbonization
Synopsis- Grid failure in Texas and flash flood in Uttarakhand highlighted the issues in the process of decarbonization. Introduction Almost every major country has agreed to a time-bound, “net-zero” carbon emissions target. They are also in agreement over the steps required for decarbonization. However, it is not sufficient to just set the targets. There are… Continue reading Issues in the Process of Decarbonization
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 1, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”2 ISRO successfully places Brazil’s “Amazonia-1 and 18 Satellites” in orbit3 ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”4 Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”5 5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held6 Nagaland to revive barbed cages for… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 1, 2021
Why New IT Rules, 2021 for Social Media were necessary?
Synopsis: Government has released new IT rules 2021 for Social media. This article talks about the need for these rules. Background: Recently, The Indian government has announced a number of rules to curb the misuse of social media. Read More about New Rules: New IT Rules for Social Media and OTT platforms – Explained Pointwise… Continue reading Why New IT Rules, 2021 for Social Media were necessary?
Nagaland to revive barbed cages for criminals
What is the News? Some villages in Nagaland are trying to revive a traditional form of punishment. It involves punishing the criminals by putting them into barbed cages. About the Nagaland traditional form of punishment: Villages in Nagaland practice a traditional form of punishment that punishes social offenders or violators of Naga customary laws. They… Continue reading Nagaland to revive barbed cages for criminals
Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”
What is the News? Union Minister for Rural Development has inaugurated Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021. Saras Aajeevika Mela: Nodal Ministry: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development. This initiative is a part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Organized by: Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART).… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”
5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held
What is the News? The 5th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue(AED) held virtually. About Asia Economic Dialogue(AED): Asia Economic Dialogue(AED) is the flagship geo-economics conference of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs(MEA). The dialogue focuses on trade and finance dynamics in Asia and its extended neighbourhood. AED 2021: It is jointly organized by the… Continue reading 5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held
Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”
What is the News? The Prime Minister has called upon to explore the possibility of e-marketing of Channapatna toys across the country and the world, during the India Toy Fair 2021, The PM advised the artisans to make use of advanced information technology(IT) technology to popularize toys across the world. About Channapatna Toys: Channapatna toys… Continue reading Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”
Indian legacy and developing Science and Technology in India
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS-3 Science and Technology- developments and Achievements of Indians in science & technology Synopsis: India is celebrating National Science Day. This day should be marked by commitments of promoting science, technology, and innovation in India. Introduction: National Science Day was celebrated on February 28 for the discovery of the Raman effect… Continue reading Indian legacy and developing Science and Technology in India
ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches the ”Sindhu Netra Satellite”. It was a part of ISRO’s PSLV-C51 mission. About Sindhu Netra Satellite: Developed by: Students of Bengaluru based PES University under a contract by Research Centre Imarat, which is a part of the DRDO. Purpose: The satellite is capable of automatically… Continue reading ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”
