What is the News? Cabinet approves the Production Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’. PLI Scheme For Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Aim: The programme aims to set up facilities capable of manufacturing a cumulative 50GWh of Advanced Chemistry Cell… Continue reading Cabinet approves PLI scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage’
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 14 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Migration and Development Brief, 2020”. Key Findings of the Migration and Development Brief: Findings Related to India: India has received… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 14 May, 2021
Biodegradable “Moorhen Yoga Mat” developed from “Water Hyacinth”
What is the News? Six young girls from Assam have developed a biodegradable and compostable yoga mat called ‘Moorhen Yoga Mat’. Note: The Mat was developed with the support of the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach(NECTAR). NECTAR is an autonomous body under the Department of Science & Technology(DST). About Moorhen Yoga Mat:… Continue reading Biodegradable “Moorhen Yoga Mat” developed from “Water Hyacinth”
“Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture”(MIDH) Scheme
What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has provided an enhanced allocation of Rs. 2250 Crore for the year 2021-22 for ‘Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture’(MIDH). Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH): The mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the holistic growth of the… Continue reading “Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture”(MIDH) Scheme
“Community Transmission”(CT) and “Categorisation of diseases”
What is the News? India is registering the highest number of cases globally every day. But the World Health Organization(WHO) Report mentions, India is yet to label itself in the category of community transmission(CT). Note: Currently, India has labelled itself in the category of ‘cluster of cases’ category. About Categorisation of diseases: In general, the… Continue reading “Community Transmission”(CT) and “Categorisation of diseases”
World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances
What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Migration and Development Brief, 2020”. Key Findings of the Migration and Development Brief: Findings Related to India: Firstly, India has received the highest amount of remittances in 2020. This was followed by China, Mexico, the Philippines, Egypt, Pakistan, France and Bangladesh. Secondly, India’s… Continue reading World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances
History Quiz: The Mughal Empire (Contribution the field of Economy, Art, Science and Technology etc.) |14 May, 2021
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ASEAN’s Initiative to End Political Crisis in Myanmar
Synopsis: ASEAN’s initiative is trying to resolve the political crisis in Myanmar through peaceful mediation. It is a shining example of how regional grouping can be helpful in diffusing crises in its member countries. Background People in Myanmar organized a civil disobedience movement against the military. They demanded the release of their elected leaders and… Continue reading ASEAN’s Initiative to End Political Crisis in Myanmar
Gauhati High Court Questions FCRA Amendment Act
Synopsis: The Gauhati High Court questions the new FCRA Amendment Act. Introduction: An Assam-based NGO has filed a petition in the Gauhati High Court against an amended provision of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act(FCRA). As the amendment makes Aadhaar mandatory for opening and operating the account in Delhi. FCRA Amendment Act, 2020: The FCRA amendment has… Continue reading Gauhati High Court Questions FCRA Amendment Act
Centre Should Relook its Vaccine Policy
Synopsis: The vaccine policy of the government would enhance the difficulties of states and the vulnerable population. It would give greater benefit to the affluent class and the urban regions. Therefore, the center must relook it in order to make it more equitable. Background: The Centre government has filed an affidavit in Supreme Court with reference… Continue reading Centre Should Relook its Vaccine Policy
