9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 29, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today India’s Nepal policy needs to change for ensuring long-lasting friendship Source: The Indian Express Gs2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations. Synopsis: There is widespread disbelief against India in Nepal. But that needs to be addressed by winning back the people’s trust.… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 29, 2021

Role of AYUSH during pandemic and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a public health challenge. The burden of disease and mortality is steadily increasing in many parts of the country. Several social and economic factors are leading to devastating situations. Effective management to address this infection is still evolving and attempts are being made to integrate traditional interventions along… Continue reading Role of AYUSH during pandemic and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise

UAE’s “Golden Visa” system offers long-term residency

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

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