What is the News? Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced Tau-Te) is expected to hit southern Gujarat of the country. About Cyclone Tauktae: Cyclone ‘Tauktae‘ name was suggested by Myanmar. Tauktae means a highly vocal lizard gecko. This cyclone has been classified as a very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS). The Cyclone has been developed in the Arabian Sea.… Continue reading “Cyclone Tauktae” expected to hit Gujarat
Indian Navy hosts “Goa Maritime Symposium-2021”
What is the News? Recently, the Indian Navy virtually hosted the Goa Maritime Symposium-2021. About Goa Maritime Symposium: Firstly, the Indian Navy, under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa, hosted the Maritime Symposium-2021. Secondly, Objective: It aims to build capacity amongst the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Navies to tackle emerging common maritime threats. Thirdly,… Continue reading Indian Navy hosts “Goa Maritime Symposium-2021”
What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?
What is the News? The Government of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is facing one of the worst mouse plagues. It has affected farmers, community members, and residents. In some affected areas, mice are falling out from rooftops causing “mice rain”. What is Mice Rain? The mice population in Australia has increased exponentially. These… Continue reading What is causing ‘Mice Rain’ in Eastern Australia?
“Protein–Antibody Conjugates (PACs)” – A combination of biologics and Antibody-Drug Conjugates
What is the News? A team of researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Institute for Applied Life Sciences has developed a nanoparticle. This nanoparticle has the potential to revolutionize disease treatment including for cancer. The research is based on a method known as Protein–Antibody Conjugates or PACs. What are Protein–Antibody Conjugates or PACs? This… Continue reading “Protein–Antibody Conjugates (PACs)” – A combination of biologics and Antibody-Drug Conjugates
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats What is the News? A new species of an Asian gracile skink has been discovered recently at Anaikatti hills, Coimbatore. About the new species of Asian gracile skink: Source: The Hindu The New Species of… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 17 May, 2021
Ministry of Culture is reprinting “Mongolian Kanjur” manuscripts
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has taken up the project of reprinting 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur under the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). Recently the Ministry announced that the reprinting of about 100 sets of Mongolian Kanjur will be completed by next year. These reprinted ones will be distributed in the… Continue reading Ministry of Culture is reprinting “Mongolian Kanjur” manuscripts
Central Government Schemes – Part 1 | Prelims Capsules 2021
On this page, you can read government schemes that were in news in 2021. It is the 1st page out of the series of government schemes pages that will be released very soon. List of Central Government Schemes on Employment MGNREGA One District One Product Scheme (ODOP) PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) Atmanirbhar Bharat… Continue reading Central Government Schemes – Part 1 | Prelims Capsules 2021
Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
What is the News? Scientists have conducted the most thorough study of the unique feeding behaviour of northern elephant seals, especially focusing on the female elephant seals. About the study: The Northern Elephant seals are famous for their large breeding assembling. So the reproductive behaviour of them is well studied. But the female Seals are… Continue reading Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
What is the News? The Central Government has released new guidelines in the wake of the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in rural areas. About the Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas: Three Tier Structure: The guidelines recommend a three-tier structure to manage Covid-19 pandemic in rural areas: Firstly, to establish 30-bed Covid Care Centres(CCCs) in… Continue reading Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats
What is the News? A new species of an Asian gracile skink has been discovered recently at Anaikatti hills, Coimbatore. About the new species of Asian gracile skink: Source: The Hindu The New Species of Asian Gracile Skink has been named Subdoluseps nilgiriensis after Nilgiris. The species is closely related to Subdoluseps pruthi found in… Continue reading New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats
