Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs June 15 brief for you today Lessons and Challenges for India after a Year of Galwan Clash Source: The Hindu GS2– India and its neighborhood- relations. Synopsis: Ladakh crisis has highlighted that India needs to focus on its land borders. Also, it should use its limited… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 15, 2021
Issue of shifting National Archives of India’s annexes – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The Government of India’s Central Vista redevelopment project is being treated as a national priority amid a pandemic. The project will shift the National Museum of India, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). The project will also remove the National Archives of India’s annexes and rebuild them. Thus, last month nearly 76… Continue reading Issue of shifting National Archives of India’s annexes – Explained, pointwise
“SIPRI Yearbook 2021”: China, India, Pakistan expanding “nuclear arsenal”
What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) has released the SIPRI Yearbook 2021. The report assesses the current state of armaments, disarmament and international security. What are the key findings of the SIPRI Yearbook 2021? Nine Nuclear-Armed States- the US, Russia, UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea together possessed an… Continue reading “SIPRI Yearbook 2021”: China, India, Pakistan expanding “nuclear arsenal”
GI certified “Jardalu mangoes” from Bihar exported to the UK
What is the News? The first commercial consignment of Geographical Indications(GI) certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom. About Jardalu Mangoes: Jardalu Mangoes is grown in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It received the Geographical Indications(GI) certification in 2018. The mango is famous for its exclusive aroma, sweetness and other… Continue reading GI certified “Jardalu mangoes” from Bihar exported to the UK
G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”
What is the News? The G7 countries statement on the Internet Shutdown was amended after India objected to the original language criticising “Internet shutdowns”. Internet Shutdowns all over the world: According to a report by digital rights and privacy organisation Access Now, of the total 155 internet shutdowns globally in 2020, India alone accounted for… Continue reading G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”
UN High- Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought
What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has delivered a keynote address at the United Nations (UN) High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought. About UN High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought: The dialogue has been organized by the President of the United Nations(UN) General Assembly. Aim: It aims to focus… Continue reading UN High- Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought
Govt. report flags lapses in “filovirus study” among Nagaland bats
What is the News? The government of India has concluded that there have been lapses in the conduct and protocols followed for the filovirus study of bats in Nagaland. What was the filovirus study about? Researchers from India, China and the US had conducted a study in Nagaland on bats and humans carrying antibodies to… Continue reading Govt. report flags lapses in “filovirus study” among Nagaland bats
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 15 June, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Operation Olivia” to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles What is the News? Indian Coast Guards (ICG) are using an aircraft for ‘Operation Olivia’ to protect Olive Ridley turtles. About Operation Olivia: Operation Olivia was launched by the Indian Coast Guard in the early 1980s. Purpose: The… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 15 June, 2021
Official Language Status for “Tulu Language” Demanded
What is the News? Several organizations have initiated a campaign in Karnataka and Kerala. They are demanding the official language status for Tulu. About Tulu Language: Tulu is a Dravidian language. It is mainly spoken in two coastal districts, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala. Kasaragod district is called the… Continue reading Official Language Status for “Tulu Language” Demanded
Key Outcomes of the G7 Summit
What is the News? The 47th Group of Seven(G7) summit has concluded in Cornwall, UK. India also virtually participated in the summit as a guest country. What are the key outcomes of the summit? On Covid-19 Pandemic: The G7 countries have pledged to donate 1 billion vaccine doses to poorer countries by the end of… Continue reading Key Outcomes of the G7 Summit
