Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Significance of Citizen-led Fact-Finding Missions Source: Click Here Syllabus: GS 2 – the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Synopsis: Citizen-led fact-finding missions play a significant role in a democracy. They provide… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 21, 2021
Biomedical Waste Management during pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction Prior to the pandemic, India’s biomedical waste management capacity was already limited. Now, with the advent of the pandemic, biomedical waste generation has increased manifold. CPCB has given guidelines to discard the biomedical waste generated in Covid-19 camps and Covid-related material such as gloves and masks in households. However, the implementation of the guidelines… Continue reading Biomedical Waste Management during pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
Government launches “CBID Program” on Rehabilitation of Divyangjan
What is the News? The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment has virtually launched a 6-month CBID (Community Based Inclusive Development) Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan(Persons with Disabilities). About CBID (Community Based Inclusive Development) programme: Firstly, the programme has been co-designed by the Rehabilitation Council of India and the University of Melbourne. Secondly, the… Continue reading Government launches “CBID Program” on Rehabilitation of Divyangjan
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 21 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19 What is the News? The government of India has issued an updated general advisory on Covid-19. It has warned that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be transported through Droplets as well as in the form of Aerosols.… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 21 May, 2021
Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Microsoft. The MOU aims to support the digital transformation of Tribal schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRS). About the MoU for Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools: As part of the MoU, Microsoft will make Artificial Intelligence(AI) curriculum.… Continue reading Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
India begins export of GI certified “Gholvad Sapota”
What is the News? There has been an export of a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad sapota (naseberry) to the United Kingdom from Maharashtra’s Palghar district. This will provide a major boost to future shipments of Geographical Indication(GI) certified products from India. About Gholvad Sapota: Firstly, the Geographical Indication(GI) certification of Gholvad Sapota is held by… Continue reading India begins export of GI certified “Gholvad Sapota”
China completes Tibet highway
What is the News? China has completed building a highway in a remote part of southeastern Tibet Autonomous Region(TAR). It includes a 2 km mountain tunnel. About the Highway: Firstly, the Highway passes through the world’s deepest canyon, the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Tibet. The canyon is located along the Brahmaputra river(known as Yarlung… Continue reading China completes Tibet highway
Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19
What is the News? The government of India has issued an updated general advisory on Covid-19. It has warned that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be transported through Droplets as well as in the form of Aerosols. It can infect people up to 10 meters away. Covid-19 Transmission: The different modes of transmission of the Covid-19… Continue reading Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19
National Archives of India
What is the News? A group of archivists and scholars have called for transparency in the proposed demolition of annexes that form part of the National Archives of India(NAI) in order to make way for the Central Vista project. About National Archives of India(NAI): Firstly, National Archives of India (NAI) is a custodian of the… Continue reading National Archives of India
[Download] 9PM Compilation – May,2021 – 2nd week
Hello every one, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of May– Second week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of May 2021 – second Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – May,2021 – 2nd week
