9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 24, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Need to Strengthen Panchayati Raj System Source: The Hindu Gs2: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein Synopsis: There is a need to strengthen the Panchayati raj system… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 24, 2021

Appointment of former judges as ad hoc Judges

Synopsis – The SC is Activating the dormant Article 224A of the Constitution. It has issued guidelines for the appointment of ad hoc Judges to deal with the backlog of cases pending in the HC. Introduction- An article in the Indian Constitution that has been dormant for 58 years has been restored by the Supreme… Continue reading Appointment of former judges as ad hoc Judges

“Disaster Management Act, 2005” Invoked to facilitate supply of Medical Oxygen

What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has invoked the Disaster Management Act, 2005 once again. This time to issue an order to ensure that the inter-state supply of medical oxygen is not obstructed for any reason whatsoever. What does the order say? Firstly, there will be no restriction on the movement of… Continue reading “Disaster Management Act, 2005” Invoked to facilitate supply of Medical Oxygen

“Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – Centre to give 5 kg food grains free to poor

What is the News? The Union government announced that 5 kg of food grains would be provided to 80 crore beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for the months of May and June 2021. About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY): Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was announced as part of… Continue reading “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – Centre to give 5 kg food grains free to poor

“Harlequin Ichthyosis” – Odisha’s First Case

What is the News? Odisha reported its first-ever case of a baby born with harlequin ichthyosis. It is a rare genetic condition. Note: India’s first recorded case of a baby born with harlequin ichthyosis was in 2016, at a private hospital in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Such cases were also reported in Delhi, Patna, and West Bengal.… Continue reading “Harlequin Ichthyosis” – Odisha’s First Case

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 24 Apr, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles WEF Releases “Energy Transition Index 2021” What is the News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the Energy Transition Index, 2021. About Energy Transition Index(ETI), 2021: Energy Transition Index is an annual report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It prepares the report in collaboration… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 24 Apr, 2021

UK Variant Behind current COVID-19 surge in Delhi: NCDC chief

What is the News? The National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) has released data obtained from the ‘Genome Sequencing of SARS-CoV-19’ Samples in India. UK Variant is the cause of the Current COVID-19 surge in Delhi. Who conducted the study? Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics(INSACOG) has conducted Genome Sequencing of around 15,000 samples. It is about… Continue reading UK Variant Behind current COVID-19 surge in Delhi: NCDC chief

Zydus Cadila’s antiviral drug “Virafin” gets emergency use nod

What is the News? Drug Controller General of India(DCGI) has granted emergency use approval for pharma major Zydus Cadila’s antiviral drug ‘Virafin’ to treat moderate COVID-19 in adults. About Virafin Drug: Virafin is an antiviral drug. It is administered subcutaneously, i.e., it is injected under the skin. “Zydus Cadila”, a pharma major, manufactured. The drug was originally… Continue reading Zydus Cadila’s antiviral drug “Virafin” gets emergency use nod

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