Hello everyone We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – May 2021 – second week Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of May 2021 – Second week Weekly Current Affairs For UPSC Compilations
Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
What is the News? Recently, 18 elephants died on a hilltop in Assam. The preliminary post-mortem report indicates they had been struck by lightning. Process of formation of lightning During a storm or rain, particles of rain, ice, or snow inside storm clouds collide with each other. It creates a negative charge in the lower… Continue reading Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
PM pays homage to “Lord Basaveshwara” on occasion of Basava Jayanthi
What is the News? The Prime Minister has greeted the people on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi, the Birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara. About Lord Basaveshwara: Basaveshwara is also known as Basavanna was born in Karnataka in 1131 CE. He was a Philosopher, Kannada Poet, Statesman and a social reformer. He is known as the… Continue reading PM pays homage to “Lord Basaveshwara” on occasion of Basava Jayanthi
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 18 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles What is the Process to Create New District in India? What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has declared Malerkotla as the 23rd district of the Punjab State. Let’s have look at the process to create new district in India. What is the process to create… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 18 May, 2021
Climate Change impact on Cave Arts of Sulawesi Island of Indonesia
What is the News? A new Australian study has suggested that climate change may be accelerating the degradation of Pleistocene-era rock paintings located in the Sulawesi Island of Indonesia. It is the world’s oldest cave art. About the study: Australian and Indonesian archaeological scientists conducted the study. The scientists examined around 11 caves and rock-shelters in… Continue reading Climate Change impact on Cave Arts of Sulawesi Island of Indonesia
Unemployment Rate in India Shoots up to 8% in April: CMIE
What is the News? Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy(CMIE) report on unemployment in India has been released. As per the report Unemployment Rate in India is increasing. Key Findings of the Report: Increase in Unemployment rate: The Unemployment rate in India has increased to 8% in April 2021 from 6.5% in March 2021. Unemployment Rate(UER) is… Continue reading Unemployment Rate in India Shoots up to 8% in April: CMIE
“Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
What is the News? A piece of Winchcombe meteorite will be displayed at the National History Museum, Gloucestershire (UK). About Winchcombe meteorite: The Winchcombe meteorite is also known as carbonaceous meteorite. These meteorites have high proportion of carbon. It was discovered after it landed in the driveway of a house located in Gloucestershire in the UK… Continue reading “Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
What is the Process to Create New District in India?
What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has declared Malerkotla as the 23rd district of the Punjab State. Let’s have look at the process to create new district in India. What is the process to create a new district in India? The power to create new districts or alter or abolish existing districts rests with the… Continue reading What is the Process to Create New District in India?
[Downloads] 7PM Compilation -May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
Good afternoon everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [1st to 15th May 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth… Continue reading [Downloads] 7PM Compilation -May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
No learning from the Spanish flu
Synopsis: The governments of several countries have failed to understand and foresee human behaviour. This is even after they have witnessed a pandemic like the Spanish Flu in the past. Introduction The Spanish Flu of 1918 was the most severe pandemic in history. It lasted for 2 years, in 3 waves, with 500 million people… Continue reading No learning from the Spanish flu
