Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Delhi High Court’s order upholds ‘Right to be Forgotten’ Source: Click Here Syllabus: GS 2 – Significant provisions of Indian Constitution Synopsis: Recently, in response to a petition, the Delhi High Court ordered the removal of easy access from one of… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 18, 2021
[June Yojana Summary] Pandemic through Gandhian Principles – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The Covid-19 Pandemic has changed every aspect of human life. It has altered our consumption pattern, shocked our smart production systems, changed the modes of education and entertainment. Above all, the pandemic also changed the perception, “Man is a ‘social animal”. Ever since the imposition of lockdown, the Gandhian principles started gaining ground. Gandhian… Continue reading [June Yojana Summary] Pandemic through Gandhian Principles – Explained, pointwise
Children and Digital Dumpsites Report Highlights impacts of E-waste
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report titled “Children and Digital Dumpsites”. About Children and Digital Dumpsites Report: The report summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on the links between informal e-waste recycling activities and the health impact among children. The report also underlined the risk faced by children working in… Continue reading Children and Digital Dumpsites Report Highlights impacts of E-waste
India starts exporting GI-certified “Jalgaon banana” to Dubai
What is the News? In a major boost to India’s exports of Geographical Indications(GI) certified agricultural produce, a consignment of fibre and mineral-rich ‘Jalgaon Banana’ has been shipped to Dubai. About Jalgaon Banana: Jalgaon is known as the ‘banana hub’ of Maharashtra. It accounts for about 50% of the State’s banana plantation. In 2016, the… Continue reading India starts exporting GI-certified “Jalgaon banana” to Dubai
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 18 June, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Deep Ocean Mission” Approved by Cabinet What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Deep Ocean Mission. About Deep Ocean Mission: Deep Ocean Mission aims to explore the deep ocean for resources. Also, for sustainable use of ocean resources, it… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 18 June, 2021
Supreme court approves “CBSE assessment formula”
What is the News? Earlier, the Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) cancelled Class 12th final exams due to COVID-19. Recently the Supreme Court of India has approved the formula submitted by the CBSE to assess the final marks of Class 12 students. What is the CBSE assessment formula? The CBSE assessment formula has divided the marks’… Continue reading Supreme court approves “CBSE assessment formula”
SC refuses to stay demolition of settlements in “Aravalli range” in Haryana
What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has refused to stop the demolition of over 10,000 settlements encroaching on forests in the Aravalli range in Haryana’s Faridabad district. What was the case about? Public interest litigation was filed in the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the demolition of the settlements. The petitioners… Continue reading SC refuses to stay demolition of settlements in “Aravalli range” in Haryana
Ministry of Tribal Affairs launches “Adi Prashikshan Portal”
What is the News? The Minister of Tribal Affairs has launched the ‘Adi Prashikshan Portal’. About Adi Prashikshan Portal: Adi Prashikshan Portal aims to act as a central repository for information on all training programmes conducted by Tribal institutions across the country under Adi Prashikshan-Training for Tribals initiative. Developed by: Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs launches “Adi Prashikshan Portal”
Birth and Death Registrations Increased in 2019
What is the News? The Office of the Registrar General of India has released a report titled “Vital Statistics of India Based on The Civil Registration System”. About the Report: The report provides an overview of the working of the Civil Registration System(CRS) in the country. It presents a compilation of data on registered births,… Continue reading Birth and Death Registrations Increased in 2019
Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict
What is the News? Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district has seen 22 deaths from tiger attacks in 2021. However, the Central Chanda divisional forest area has kept the numbers down to two only. Tigers in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra: Chandrapur accounts for as many as 200 of Maharashtra’s 311 tigers. Under this, the Central Chanda area is… Continue reading Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict
