What is the News? El Salvador is planning to make Bitcoin a legal currency. If made, then El Salvador will be the first country in the world to officially classify Bitcoin as a legal currency. What did El Salvador do? El Salvador is planning to make Bitcoin a legal currency. This means that the bitcoin… Continue reading El Salvador is planning to make “Bitcoin a legal currency”
Pakistan Passes Bill to let Jadhav Appeal
What is the News? Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill of 2020. About the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill of 2020: The bill provides the right of appeal to death-row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav against the death sentence. The bill was passed after the International Court… Continue reading Pakistan Passes Bill to let Jadhav Appeal
All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2019-20
What is the News? Ministry of Education has released the report of All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20. About AISHE Report 2019-20: The AISHE Report provides key performance indicators on the current status of Higher education in the country. First Report: The report was initiated in the year 2011. This is the 10th… Continue reading All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2019-20
“G7 summit” takes place in the UK: Indian PM will participate virtually
What is the News? Indian Prime Minister will participate in the Outreach Sessions of the G7 Summit in virtual format. What is G7? The G7 (Group of Seven) is an organisation of the world’s seven largest so-called advanced economies. They are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the United States. The European Union… Continue reading “G7 summit” takes place in the UK: Indian PM will participate virtually
“Gharials Conservation” – Odisha Forest department Announces Cash Reward
What is the News? The Mahanadi Wildlife Division in Odisha has announced a cash reward of Rs 1,000 for rescuing Gharials and informing wildlife personnel. The division will also provide compensation to fishermen whose fishing nets are destroyed by gharials. About Gharials: Gharials are one of the longest of all living crocodilians. They derive their… Continue reading “Gharials Conservation” – Odisha Forest department Announces Cash Reward
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 12 June, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Global Liveability Index” 2021 Released by EIU What is the News? Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has released the Global Liveability Index 2021. About Global Liveability Index: The index assesses the locations that provide the best and the worst living conditions around the world. It assesses 140… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 12 June, 2021
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
What is the News? The Government of India released funds for various activities to empower Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization(SMAM). Various activities include the establishment of Custom Hiring Centres, Farm Machinery Bank and distribution of various agricultural machinery to different states. Note: Agriculture mechanization is the process of replacing human and animal labour with machines in the… Continue reading Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
“Global Liveability Index” 2021 Released by EIU
What is the News? Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has released the Global Liveability Index 2021. About Global Liveability Index: The index assesses the locations that provide the best and the worst living conditions around the world. It assesses 140 cities around the world. Parameters: The index takes into account more than 30 qualitative and quantitative factors. These… Continue reading “Global Liveability Index” 2021 Released by EIU
Indian Polity Quiz: Constitutional Bodies | 12 June, 2021
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POSHAN 2.0 and tackling malnutrition in India
Synopsis– What is POSHAN 2.0 and how it is going to help tackle malnutrition in India. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the burden of malnutrition, especially among the most vulnerable and economically disadvantaged families. The pandemic and the ensuing lockdown have put nearly 115 million children in danger of malnutrition as incomes, food consumption… Continue reading POSHAN 2.0 and tackling malnutrition in India
