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Creation of New Districts in India: Pros and Cons – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction Historically the district, in some form or the other, has been the most important unit of administration in the Indian sub-continent. According to “Know India”, a website run by the Government of India, there are 718 Districts in India at present. This is more than double the number of districts in India in the… Continue reading Creation of New Districts in India: Pros and Cons – Explained, Pointwise
“SWAMIH Fund” Completes First Residential Project
What is the News? The government of India’s SWAMIH (Special Window for Affordable & Mid-Income Housing) Fund has completed its first residential project in Mumbai. About SWAMIH Fund: Firstly, SWAMIH Fund is a government-backed investment fund set up in the year 2019. Secondly, Purpose: The formation of fund happened to provide relief to developers that… Continue reading “SWAMIH Fund” Completes First Residential Project
“Black Fungus” or Mucormycosis Declared an Epidemic by Rajasthan
What is the News? The Rajasthan government has declared Mucormycosis or black fungus as an epidemic and a notifiable disease. What is Mucormycosis? Firstly, 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. Secondly, Transmission: It occurs through… Continue reading “Black Fungus” or Mucormycosis Declared an Epidemic by Rajasthan
How “Legislative Councils” are Set-up in States?
What is the News? The West Bengal government has decided to set up a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). Note: West Bengal had a Legislative Council in existence till 1969 after which it was abolished. History of legislative councils in India: Legislatures with two Houses (bicameral) have a long history in India. The Montagu-Chelmsford reforms led… Continue reading How “Legislative Councils” are Set-up in States?
Six sites added to the “tentative list of UNESCO” world heritage sites
What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India has submitted nine sites for their inclusion in the tentative list of UNESCO. Recently the UNESCO has accepted six of the nine sites. Which are those six sites? The six Indian sites included in the UNESCO Tentative list are: Ganga ghats in Varanasi, U.P. Temples of Kanchipuram… Continue reading Six sites added to the “tentative list of UNESCO” world heritage sites
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 20 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles WWF Report on Snow Leopards What is the News? The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) has released a report. Its title is “Over 100 Years of Snow Leopards Research — A spatially explicit review of the state of knowledge in the snow leopard range”. About… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 20 May, 2021
Antarctica gives birth to “A-76 Iceberg”(world’s largest iceberg)
What is the News? The world’s largest existing iceberg has been found in Antarctica. It has been named as A-76 by scientists. About A-76 Iceberg: A-76 Iceber has been spotted in the satellite images captured by the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission. Formation: The iceberg has been formed after it broke away from Antarctica’s… Continue reading Antarctica gives birth to “A-76 Iceberg”(world’s largest iceberg)
Finance Ministry grants “infrastructure status for convention centres”
What is the News? The Finance Ministry has granted infrastructure status for exhibition and convention centres. The expectation from this move is to ease bank financing for such projects. What is Infrastructure Status? The Department of Economic Affairs(DAE), Ministry of Finance will grant the Infrastructure Status. Benefits: The status helps projects in such sectors to… Continue reading Finance Ministry grants “infrastructure status for convention centres”
Centre to set up “DD International”- A BBC-like channel to push Indian views
What is the News? National public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has floated a tender to establish a new channel named DD International on the lines of BBC World. About DD International: DD International will be the second channel of Doordarshan after DD India. Purpose: The DD International channel will aim to be a truly global channel… Continue reading Centre to set up “DD International”- A BBC-like channel to push Indian views
