What is the News? Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has received his golden visa from the UAE government. What is a Golden Visa? The Golden Visa system was introduced by the United Arab Emirates(UAE) Government in 2019. Purpose: The Golden Visa essentially offers long-term residency (5 and 10 years) to people belonging to specific groups. The… Continue reading UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 29 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census What is the News? According to a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department, Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years. Blackbucks in Odisha: The Blackbuck is known in Odisha as Krushnasara… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 29 May, 2021
“Buddha Miniature Sculpture” found in Karnataka
What is the News? A miniature sculpture of the Buddha has been found in Badagabettu village in Udupi district of Karnataka. About Buddha Miniature Sculpture: Source: The Hindu The sculpture is made out of soft sandstone. It is around nine centimetres high, five centimetres wide and two centimetres thick. Style: The sculpture is in the… Continue reading “Buddha Miniature Sculpture” found in Karnataka
WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
What is the News? India has welcomed the global study on the origin of Covid-19 convened by the World Health Organisation(WHO). However, India demanded initiating further studies in order to reach robust conclusions. WHO report on Origin of Covid-19: The report had listed “four pathways” or possible options that led to the Covid-19 pandemic: A… Continue reading WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
National AI Portal (INDIAai) celebrates its first anniversary
What is the News? The ‘National AI Portal’ celebrated its first anniversary on May 28, 2021. About National AI Portal: Firstly, the National AI Portal was launched in May 2020. It is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), National e-Governance Division(NeGD) and NASSCOM. Secondly, Purpose: The portal works as a… Continue reading National AI Portal (INDIAai) celebrates its first anniversary
Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC
What is the News? The Supreme Court in its recent judgement has widened the scope of Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code(IPC). This section punishes persons accused of dowry deaths. Data on Dowry Deaths in India: Dowry deaths accounted for 40% to 50% of homicides in the country for almost a decade from 1999… Continue reading Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC
Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census
What is the News? According to a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department, Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years. Blackbucks in Odisha: Firstly, the Blackbuck is known in Odisha as Krushnasara Mruga. Secondly, Blackbucks are found only in the Ganjam district in the southern part of Odisha. It… Continue reading Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census
History Quiz: Peasant, Tribal and Women Movements in Colonial India | 29 May, 2021
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Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention
Synopsis: The second wave of pandemic has brutally impacted the dairy sector. There is a reduction in milk demand along with a shortage of livestock feed. The situation is very grim and requires the adoption of robust measures to support the dairy sector. Background: In the first wave, agriculture and allied sectors put up a… Continue reading Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention
Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India
Synopsis – The Government needs to ensure fiscal rehabilitation for improving resilience to Cyclones disasters. Introduction- The Indian subcontinent is among the worst affected regions of the world when it comes to tropical cyclones. It is due to its 4,670-mile coastline, where a large percentage of the country’s population lives. Despite all the planning for… Continue reading Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India
