What is the News? The Climate Breakthroughs Summit is being held virtually. About Climate Breakthroughs Summit: Climate Breakthroughs Summit is a collaboration between the following. World Economic Forum, Mission Possible Partnership, United Nations Climate Champions and the United Kingdom Climate Change Conference (COP26) Presidency. Aim: It aims to demonstrate progress in critical sectors of the… Continue reading “Climate Breakthroughs Summit” and “Race To Zero Campaign”
Rwanda Genocide 1994 – French President Seeks forgiveness
What is the News? French President has asked for forgiveness for his country’s role in the Rwanda Genocide, 1994. About Rwanda Genocide, 1994: The “Rwandan Genocide” refers to the 1994 mass slaughter in Rwanda. It was of the ethnic Tutsi by members of the Hutu majority government. The killings began in early 1994 and continued… Continue reading Rwanda Genocide 1994 – French President Seeks forgiveness
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 31 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Declining “forest bird species” in Western Himalayan region What is the News? According to research published in Global Ecology and Conservation, there has been a decline in forest bird species in the Western Himalayas Region. Note: The State of Uttarakhand has extremely cold winters and… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 31 May, 2021
“YUVA Scheme”- For Mentoring Young Authors Launched
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has launched YUVA Scheme. It is the Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors. About YUVA- Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors: Firstly, the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education launched the YUVA (Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors) scheme. Secondly, it is an… Continue reading “YUVA Scheme”- For Mentoring Young Authors Launched
Declining “forest bird species” in Western Himalayan region
What is the News? According to research published in Global Ecology and Conservation, there has been a decline in forest bird species in the Western Himalayas Region. Note: The State of Uttarakhand has extremely cold winters and pleasant summers. It is home to the Western Himalayan temperate forests. These forests harbour a large number of… Continue reading Declining “forest bird species” in Western Himalayan region
NSA commissions offshore Patrol Vessel “ICGS Sajag”
What is the News? The National Security Advisor(NSA) has commissioned the Offshore Patrol Vessel(OPV) ICGS Sajag. (ICGS- Indian Coast Guard ship) About ICGS Sajag: Firstly, Goa Shipyard Limited has indigenously designed and built the Indian Coast Guard Ship Vessel “Sajag”. Secondly, Purpose: The ship is fitted with advanced technology equipment, weapons and sensors. It is… Continue reading NSA commissions offshore Patrol Vessel “ICGS Sajag”
“Mid-Day-Meal Scheme” – Govt decides to provide monetary assistance through DBT
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has approved the proposal to provide monetary assistance to students enrolled in Mid-Day-Meal Scheme. The cooking cost component amount will be provided through Direct Benefit Transfer(DBT) to all eligible children. About Mid Day Meal Scheme: Mid Day Meal Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 1995… Continue reading “Mid-Day-Meal Scheme” – Govt decides to provide monetary assistance through DBT
Financial Market in India – Concepts Simplified | Prelims Capsules 2021
Financial market in India FInancial Market in India is a part of our Prelims Capsules initiative, for other posts – Click Here To read subject-wise current affairs – Click Here Economics is the study of scarcity. Do you think we would still need to study or teach economics if we had an unlimited number of resources available to us?… Continue reading Financial Market in India – Concepts Simplified | Prelims Capsules 2021
History Quiz: Consolidation of India after Independence | 31 May, 2021
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Resolving bottlenecks in procuring Pfizer’s vaccine
Synopsis – Pfizer has asked for certain conditions. They are in order to supply 5 million doses to India between July and October this year. Introduction According to reports, Pfizer is ready to supply five crore doses of the mRNA vaccines [developed with the German company BioNTech] between July and October. However, the company has… Continue reading Resolving bottlenecks in procuring Pfizer’s vaccine
