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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 17, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today The SC ordered the closure of Italian Marines case in India Source – The Hindu Syllabus – GS 2 – Foreign Policy of India Synopsis – What is the case of the Italian Marines, what was the conflict between India and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 17, 2021
RBI’s proposal for regulation of the Microfinance sector- Explained, pointwise
Introduction Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has released a Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance sector. The document aimed to address the concerns related to the over-indebtedness of microfinance borrowers and empowering them. The document proposes that there should be no prepayment penalty and collateral for all microfinance loans. The introduction of regulation is… Continue reading RBI’s proposal for regulation of the Microfinance sector- Explained, pointwise
Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
What is the News? U.S President and Russian President have concluded their Great Power summit meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Key Discussions during the summit: Return of Ambassadors: The US and Russia will return their Ambassadors to their posts in a bid to lower tensions. Russia’s Ambassador to the US was recalled when the US President… Continue reading Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
“Safe Harbour Protection” for Twitter Withdrawn
What is the News? According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY), Twitter has failed to comply with the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021. This means the “Safe Harbour” Protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology (IT) Act is withdrawn for Twitter. What is “Safe Harbour” Protection under Section 79 of IT Act?… Continue reading “Safe Harbour Protection” for Twitter Withdrawn
China successfully launched “Shenzhou-12” manned spaceship
What is the News? China has launched the Long March 2F rocket transporting the Shenzhou-12 or Divine Vessel. About Shenzhou-12 or Divine Vessel: Shenzhou-12 is a manned mission. It is the third of the 11 missions that needed to complete China’s first Permanent space station, named Tiangong Space Station. Among these missions, four will be… Continue reading China successfully launched “Shenzhou-12” manned spaceship
“ELDERLINE” is providing assistance to thousands of elderly persons
What is the News? The Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment has said that the Elderline is providing assistance to thousands of elderly persons. This was said on the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Read Also :-Increasing old age population of India About ELDERLINE: ELDERLINE was launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading “ELDERLINE” is providing assistance to thousands of elderly persons
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 June, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet What is the News? The Union Government has approved a plan for Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) Corporatisation. About Ordnance Factory Board(OFB): Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) is an umbrella body of 41 Ordnance Factories. Origin: In 1775, British authorities accepted the establishment of the… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 June, 2021
UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
What is the News? The UNESCO Science Report(USR) has been released. About UNESCO Science Report(USR): UNESCO Science Report is a global monitoring report. It is published every five years by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization(UNESCO). Objective: The report monitors trends in science governance worldwide to identify which development path countries are following. Latest… Continue reading UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
“Gold hallmarking” Becomes Mandatory
What is the News? The government has announced the phased implementation of mandatory Gold Hallmarking of Jewelry, with effect from June 16, 2021. What is gold Hallmarking? The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) operates the gold and silver hallmarking scheme in India. It defines hallmarking as the accurate determination and official recording of the proportion of… Continue reading “Gold hallmarking” Becomes Mandatory
