Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today One State Solution for Palestine Source: The Hindu Gs2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Synopsis: The whole premise of the two-state solution is misplaced. The only alternative is that settlers (Jews)… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 26, 2021
New IT Rules,2021 and the issue of non-compliance.
What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the IT(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules,2021 in the Gazette on February 25th,2021. The Government had asked the significant social media intermediaries to comply with the rules within three months i.e. by 25th May 2021. However, many of these… Continue reading New IT Rules,2021 and the issue of non-compliance.
First consignment of GI certified “Shahi Litchi” exported to the U.K
What is the News? In a major boost to the export of Geographical Indication(GI) certified products, the first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom. About Shahi Litchi: Firstly, Shahi Litchi is a variety of litchi that is grown in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. It has high pulp and is juicier compared… Continue reading First consignment of GI certified “Shahi Litchi” exported to the U.K
Preventive steps to avoid Mucormycosis or Black Fungus infections
What is the News? Doctors have advised several preventive steps to be taken by Covid-19 patients to prevent Mucormycosis. About Mucormycosis: Mucormycosis or Black Fungus is a rare fungal infection. A group of molds called mucormycetes is the reason behind it, which is abundant in the environment. These are present in the air, water and moist… Continue reading Preventive steps to avoid Mucormycosis or Black Fungus infections
House arrest as a punitive measure
Source – The Indian Express Syllabus – GS 2 – Social Justice in India Synopsis – House arrest as a means to reducing jail congestion in the wake of COVID-19 spread. Introduction Every human being has a right to life, the right to dignity, and the right to a healthy environment. But, the inmates are… Continue reading House arrest as a punitive measure
First Case of “Yellow Fungus” detected in UP
What is the News? A COVID-19 patient in Ghaziabad has been diagnosed with a Yellow Fungus infection. About Yellow Fungus: Yellow Fungus, also goes by its second name, mucor septic. It is a fungal infection that medical experts say generally does not occur in humans but in reptiles. Causes: Poor Hygiene High levels of humidity… Continue reading First Case of “Yellow Fungus” detected in UP
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 26 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “One Health High-Level Expert Panel” – A WHO panel to investigate zoonotic diseases What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has formed a One Health High-Level Expert Panel. About One Health High-Level Expert Panel: Purpose: The panel has been formed to study the emergence… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 26 May, 2021
EU leaders agree to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines
What is the News? The European Union(EU) countries have gathered in Brussels, Belgium for a two-day summit. During the summit the EU leaders has agreed to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines Key Highlights of the Summit: During the Summit: Firstly, the European Union leaders have committed to donate at least 100 million doses… Continue reading EU leaders agree to donate 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines
High Mercury level Found in Rivers linked to Greenland’s Glacial Meltwaters
What is the News? According to a study published in Nature Geoscience, Greenland’s glacial meltwaters have unusually high levels of mercury. About the study: Researchers from the Florida State University have analyzed the meltwater rivers. These rivers receive substantial amounts of water from the Greenland ice sheet. The samples were filtered to remove any sediment… Continue reading High Mercury level Found in Rivers linked to Greenland’s Glacial Meltwaters
National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power plants
What is the News? The Ministry of Power has decided to set up a National Mission on the use of Biomass in thermal power plants. About National Mission on the use of Biomass in thermal power plants: Aim of the mission: It aims to address the issue of air pollution by farm-stubble burning. Further, it… Continue reading National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power plants
