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
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of June 2021 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of June 2021 (Second Week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 2nd week
Indian Polity Quiz: Elections | 15 June, 2021
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Need of Strengthening Cyber Resilience of Civilian infrastructure
Synopsis: Cyber-attacks are increasing on civilian targets and infrastructure around the globe. Thus, there is a critical need to strengthen the Cyber resilience of civilian infrastructure. Background Cyber, which is regarded as the fifth dimension of warfare, is now largely being employed against civilian targets. For instance, several high-profile cyberattacks were reported from the United… Continue reading Need of Strengthening Cyber Resilience of Civilian infrastructure
How to Prevent Misuse of Synthetic Biology?
Synopsis: Synthetic biology is a double-edged sword. It is highly prone to misuse, thus there is an urgent need for international measures for monitoring and verification. Background: Synthetic biology is a revolutionary technology. It can help us manipulate biological organisms and processes for human betterment, especially in treating diseases, by re-engineering cells. Till now there… Continue reading How to Prevent Misuse of Synthetic Biology?
Issues with NTCA Circular on Shutting Down Tourism in Tiger Reserves
Synopsis: The recent NTCA Circular on tiger reserves shut down the tourism activities in tiger reserves. But the circular needs course correction. Introduction: India’s Project Tiger program is a globally successful initiative to conserve tigers. At present, India has 51 tiger reserves now boasts of at least 3,000 tigers. The entire country is gearing up… Continue reading Issues with NTCA Circular on Shutting Down Tourism in Tiger Reserves
Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?
Synopsis – In a recent address PM has called for indigenization of the national security system including that of doctrines, procedures, and customs. This shift towards indigenization shouldn’t lead to the complete ignorance of foreign strategic thoughts. Introduction A recent, PM address at the Commanders’ Conference stressed the importance of indigenization of the national… Continue reading Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 15th, 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 15th, 2021
