Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Dahla Dam:4 Dams built by India in Afghanistan: What is the News? Taliban has captured Afghanistan’s second-biggest dam named Dahla Dam. About Dahla Dam: Firstly, Dahla dam is also known as Arghandab Dam. It is located in the Kandahar Province in Afghanistan. Secondly, the dam was built by… Continue reading Taliban captures “Dahla dam” in Afghanistan
Cabinet approves PLI scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage’
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Features of the Scheme:4 Benefits of the Scheme: What is the News? Cabinet approves the Production Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’. PLI Scheme For Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Aim: The programme… Continue reading Cabinet approves PLI scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage’
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 14 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances2 “Community Transmission”(CT) and “Categorisation of diseases”3 “Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture”(MIDH) Scheme4 Biodegradable “Moorhen Yoga Mat” developed from “Water Hyacinth”5 Cabinet approves PLI scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 14 May, 2021
Biodegradable “Moorhen Yoga Mat” developed from “Water Hyacinth”
What is the News? Six young girls from Assam have developed a biodegradable and compostable yoga mat called ‘Moorhen Yoga Mat’. Note: The Mat was developed with the support of the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach(NECTAR). NECTAR is an autonomous body under the Department of Science & Technology(DST). About Moorhen Yoga Mat:… Continue reading Biodegradable “Moorhen Yoga Mat” developed from “Water Hyacinth”
“Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture”(MIDH) Scheme
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH):4 Funding: Under the scheme, What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has provided an enhanced allocation of Rs. 2250 Crore for the year 2021-22 for ‘Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture’(MIDH). Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH): The mission… Continue reading “Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture”(MIDH) Scheme
“Community Transmission”(CT) and “Categorisation of diseases”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Categorisation of diseases: 3 What is the category of the Sporadic case?4 What is the Cluster of Cases category?5 What is Community Transmission(CT)?6 Countries classified under Community Transmission:7 Government policy based on Categorisation: What is the News? India is registering the highest number of cases globally every day. But the… Continue reading “Community Transmission”(CT) and “Categorisation of diseases”
World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances
What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Migration and Development Brief, 2020”. Contents1 Key Findings of the Migration and Development Brief:2 Other Key Findings:3 About Migration and Development Brief Report:4 About Remittances: Key Findings of the Migration and Development Brief: Findings Related to India: Firstly, India has received the highest… Continue reading World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances
History Quiz: The Mughal Empire (Contribution the field of Economy, Art, Science and Technology etc.) |14 May, 2021
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ASEAN’s Initiative to End Political Crisis in Myanmar
Synopsis: ASEAN’s initiative is trying to resolve the political crisis in Myanmar through peaceful mediation. It is a shining example of how regional grouping can be helpful in diffusing crises in its member countries. Background People in Myanmar organized a civil disobedience movement against the military. They demanded the release of their elected leaders and… Continue reading ASEAN’s Initiative to End Political Crisis in Myanmar
Gauhati High Court Questions FCRA Amendment Act
Synopsis: The Gauhati High Court questions the new FCRA Amendment Act. Introduction: An Assam-based NGO has filed a petition in the Gauhati High Court against an amended provision of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act(FCRA). As the amendment makes Aadhaar mandatory for opening and operating the account in Delhi. FCRA Amendment Act, 2020: The FCRA amendment has… Continue reading Gauhati High Court Questions FCRA Amendment Act
