Introduction The Covid-19 cases in India are increasing at a very high rate in India. According to the government data, the number of positive cases is increasing at a rate of more than 3 lakh every day since April 21. Now, the only solution suggested by experts around the world is universal vaccination. The government… Continue reading Intellectual Property Rights(IPR) and Universal Vaccination – Explained, Pointwise
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – April 2021 – 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of April 2021 – 4 Week Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of April 2021 (Fourth Week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2021. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – April 2021 – 4th week
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021
Introduced: Lok Sabha (15th Mar 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha passed GNCTD Bill (22nd Mar 2021) Passed: Rajya Sabha passed GNCTD Bill (24th Mar 2021) Present Status: Assent granted. Converted to an Act About GNCTD Amendment Act 2021 Objectives: Define the responsibilities of the elected government and the Lt. Governor (LG) Create a harmonious relationship between… Continue reading The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021
“MACS 1407” – A new high-yielding, pest-resistant Soybean Variety
What is the News? Scientists from MACS- Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) Pune in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR) have developed a variety of Soybean called MACS 1407. The MACS-ARI is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology. About MACS 1407: MACS 1407 is a high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean.… Continue reading “MACS 1407” – A new high-yielding, pest-resistant Soybean Variety
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 30 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” crosses Rs. 8,000 crore mark What is the News? After receiving around 8,665 applications worth Rs. 8,216 core Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF) has crossed the Rs.8000 crore mark. Sectors: The largest share of the fund has gone to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 30 Apr, 2021
Asset Reconstruction Company – Concepts Simplified | Prelims Capsules 2021
The concept of Asset Reconstruction Company is very important for UPSC exam due to the proposal of setting up bad banks. This proposal was put forward by the government in the recent Union Budget 2021-22. What is an Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC)? Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) is a specialized financial institution that buys the Non-Performing Assets… Continue reading Asset Reconstruction Company – Concepts Simplified | Prelims Capsules 2021
“Pink Moon 2021”: This year’s first Supermoon
What is the News? People around the world on 26th April 2021 witnessed the first Supermoon or Pink Moon What is Supermoon? The Astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 coined the term Supermoon . The supermoon is a full moon or a new moon that nearly coincides with a perigee (A point of the Moon’s orbit… Continue reading “Pink Moon 2021”: This year’s first Supermoon
“NEO-01” – Chinese robot prototype to clear space debris
What is the News? The Chinese government has launched a robot prototype named ‘NEO-01’ in the Low Earth Orbit through its Long March 6 rocket. About ‘NEO-01’: NEO-01 is a robot prototype developed by China-based space mining start-up ‘Origin Space’. Aim: The aim is to observe small celestial bodies in deep space and to experiment… Continue reading “NEO-01” – Chinese robot prototype to clear space debris
“Global Forest Goals Report 2021” and “United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests”
What is the News? The Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations has released the Global Forest Goals Report 2021. Findings of the Global Forest Goals Report 2021: Firstly, the report finds that the world is making progress in key areas such as increasing global forest area through afforestation and restoration. Secondly,… Continue reading “Global Forest Goals Report 2021” and “United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests”
“Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” crosses Rs. 8,000 crore mark
What is the News? After receiving around 8,665 applications worth Rs. 8,216 core Agriculture Infrastructure Fund(AIF) has crossed the Rs.8000 crore mark. Sectors: The largest share of the fund has gone to Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) (58%). This is followed by agri-entrepreneurs (24%) and individual farmers (13%). States: Andhra Pradesh has received the highest… Continue reading “Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” crosses Rs. 8,000 crore mark
