Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Bill, 2020 Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Synopsis: Lok Sabha passed… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 14, 2021
Issue of Nuclear Waste pollution – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The establishment of nuclear plants happened as an alternative to thermal power stations due to their low carbon footprint. However, a particular issue associated with their functioning is the generation of nuclear waste (or radioactive waste). This waste is highly contaminated and requires proper processing and treatment before its release into the environment. The… Continue reading Issue of Nuclear Waste pollution – Explained, Pointwise
India will move towards mandatory “gold hallmarking”
What is the News? The government said that it is fully prepared to implement the mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts from June 1, 2021. What is Gold hallmarking? Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of precious metal. At present, It is voluntary in nature. Gold Hallmarking in India: In 2019, as per the… Continue reading India will move towards mandatory “gold hallmarking”
What is a “Currency Chest”?
What is the News? A Private Security Guard in Chandigarh has stolen Rs 4 crore from a Currency Chest of Axis Bank. What is a Currency Chest? Firstly, A currency chest is a place where the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stocks the money meant for banks and ATMs. Secondly, Administered by: The RBI administers… Continue reading What is a “Currency Chest”?
WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO), World Organization for Animal Health and United Nations Environment Programme jointly released guidelines to control “Zoonotic Diseases” for governments. Guidelines ask to reduce the risk of transmission of zoonotic pathogens to humans in food production and marketing chains. What are Zoonotic Diseases? Zoonosis is an infectious disease… Continue reading WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
Niti Aayog launches Version 2.0 of “India Energy Dashboards”
What is the News? Niti Aayog launches the India Energy Dashboards Version 2.0. Version 1.0 of the Dashboard was launched in May 2017. About India Energy Dashboards: India Energy Dashboards(IED) aims to provide single-window access to the energy data for the country. Purpose: The dashboard compiles Energy data published/provided by various sources. Like the Central… Continue reading Niti Aayog launches Version 2.0 of “India Energy Dashboards”
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 14 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Inauguration of “Judgments and Orders Portal” and “e-Filing 3.0 module” What is the News? D.Y.Chandrachud, Judge of Supreme Court and Chairperson, e-Committee of the Supreme Court inaugurated two new initiatives. One is the Judgments and Orders Portal and the other is an e-Filing 3.0 module.… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 14 Apr, 2021
Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
What is the News? Japan is planning to release more than 1 million metric tons of Fukushima radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The Japanese government planned to release this water into the ocean after two years. About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant: Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant is located in the town of… Continue reading Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
High Courts should not intervene during police investigation:SC
What is the News? The Supreme Court has cautioned the High Courts from passing blanket orders for protecting the accused from arrest during the pendency of an investigation. What was the case? In 2020, the Bombay High Court in an interim order directed that no coercive measures shall be adopted against the accused. The order… Continue reading High Courts should not intervene during police investigation:SC
Inauguration of “Judgments and Orders Portal” and “e-Filing 3.0 module”
What is the News? D.Y.Chandrachud, Judge of Supreme Court and Chairperson, e-Committee of the Supreme Court inaugurated two new initiatives. One is the Judgments and Orders Portal and the other is an e-Filing 3.0 module. The Pune-based e-Courts project team developed these two initiatives. These initiatives aim to strengthen the legal system in the country.… Continue reading Inauguration of “Judgments and Orders Portal” and “e-Filing 3.0 module”
