.Synopsis – The current technocratic-based vaccination drive in India excludes the digitally illiterate population of the country. It is leading to substantial biases and inequality. Introduction- The GOI launched CoWin portal to digitize the vaccination drive and made online registration mandatory for vaccination booking [18-44 age groups]. The approach has resulted in a digital divide… Continue reading Issues With Technocratic Approach to Vaccination Drive
Bad Policy Making Aggravated the Pandemic Disaster in India
Synopsis: Bad Policy-Making by the government during and before pandemic aggravated the Pandemic Disaster in India. Adherence to Key Principles of Healthcare, Economy, Data integrity, and Science would have limited the impact of the Pandemic in India. What are the key principles forgone by the government? First, prioritizing universal health coverage instead of strengthening Public… Continue reading Bad Policy Making Aggravated the Pandemic Disaster in India
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | May 15 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2515]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 15, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Laws and Initiatives for Welfare Orphaned Children Source: The Hindu Gs2: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections. Synopsis: This article provides information on the available legal means to report about orphaned children… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 15, 2021
Laws and Initiatives for Welfare of Orphaned Children
Synopsis: This article provides information on two things. First, on the available legal means to report about orphaned children. Second, protections available under the state. Introduction 2nd wave of the pandemic has taken the lives of many young mothers and fathers. It has left many children orphaned and vulnerable. It is usual to see requests… Continue reading Laws and Initiatives for Welfare of Orphaned Children
Judicial Governance during Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The judiciary is referred to as the custodian of the constitution and protector of fundamental rights. It is the supreme authority responsible to punish the violators of fundamental rights and civil liberties. In this regard, it also has the power to review the decisions of the executive as mandated by Article 13. Further, under… Continue reading Judicial Governance during Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
“Tianwen-1 Mission” – China lands Zhurong Rover on Mars
What is the News? China successfully lands Zhurong Rover from the Tianwen-1 mission on Mars. Specifically, it has landed on the Utopia Planitia, a large plain in the Northern Hemisphere of Mars. Note: The Zhurong rover has been named after an ancient Chinese god of fire. It will explore the Mars surface near the landing… Continue reading “Tianwen-1 Mission” – China lands Zhurong Rover on Mars
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 15 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast What is the News? Red Eared Slider Turtles are threatening to invade the natural water bodies across the Northeast region in India. About Red-eared slider: The red-eared slider is a semi-aquatic turtle belonging to the… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 15 May, 2021
“Beema Bamboo”: A clone of “Bambusa balcooa” can mitigate climate change
What is the News? Tamil Nadu Agricultural University(TNAU) has designed an ‘oxygen park’ within its premises at Coimbatore with Beema Bamboo. About Beema Bamboo: Beema or Bheema Bamboo is a superior clone selected from Bambusa balcooa. It is a higher biomass yielding bamboo species. A clone is an animal or plant that has been produced… Continue reading “Beema Bamboo”: A clone of “Bambusa balcooa” can mitigate climate change
186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
What is the News? Project Elephant Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published data. It highlights the number of elephants killed by trains on railway tracks. Key Highlights from the Published data: There was killing of a total of 186 elephants after being hit by trains across India between… Continue reading 186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
