Synopsis: The US is now supporting the plea of developing countries for granting an IPR waiver to Covid-19 vaccines. The waiver would allow the countries to speed up the production process without the permission of manufacturing company. However, significant roadblocks exist that may prevent the grant of waiver. Background: The US has shown its willingness… Continue reading IPR Waiver For Covid 19 Vaccines
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 8th, 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – May 8th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | May 7 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2499]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 7, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today IPR Waiver For Covid 19 Vaccines Source: Click Here Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. Synopsis: The US is now supporting the plea of developing countries for granting an IPR waiver to Covid-19 vaccines. The waiver… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 7, 2021
[ Yojana Summary] Federalism during the Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The second wave of Covid-19 is creating havoc in the country. The country is facing challenges in overcoming the medical Oxygen crisis, lockdown associated losses to the economy, etc. All this necessitated coordination between the center and the states. While states are struggling with a lack of financial resources, the center is finding itself… Continue reading [ Yojana Summary] Federalism during the Pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
Mandatory online certification for Persons with Disabilities through “UDID portal”
What is the News? The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(DEPwD) has issued a notification for all States/UTs. In that, the DEPwD made the use of online mode as mandatory to grant certificates of disability using the UDID portal. Note: Firstly, the Central Government notified the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 under… Continue reading Mandatory online certification for Persons with Disabilities through “UDID portal”
First “genetically modified mosquitoes” released in US
What is the News? Biotech firm Oxitec has released its Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM) in Florida, USA. What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)? These are the mosquitoes whose genome has been altered using recombinant DNA technology. Their genome is altered in a way to favour the few desired physiological traits and the generation of desired biological products.… Continue reading First “genetically modified mosquitoes” released in US
What is Facebook’s Oversight Board?
What is the News? Facebook’s Oversight Board has upheld Facebook’s decision to block the former-U.S. President Donald Trump from its platform. About Facebook’s Oversight Board: The Oversight Board was established in 2020 by Facebook. It is an independent body that helps Facebook figure out what content can be allowed on the platform and what ought… Continue reading What is Facebook’s Oversight Board?
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 7 May, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) is Helping Rural Tribal Forest Economy What is the News? The Managing Director of TRIFED recently highlighted the role played by Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana in changing the rural forest-dwelling tribal economy. About Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana:… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 7 May, 2021
“Black Fungus Infection” Cases in Covid Patients
What is the News? Doctors in Delhi are witnessing a rise in cases of Covid-19 induced Black Fungus Infection. About Black Fungus Infection: Firstly, Black Fungus infection is also known as Mucormycosis (previously called zygomycosis). Secondly, it is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These molds are present… Continue reading “Black Fungus Infection” Cases in Covid Patients
