What is the News? India contributes USD 300,000 to the UN Women to support gender equality and women empowerment. About UN Women: UN Women is the United Nations entity, dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. Headquarter: New York Established in: 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly to accelerate the progress on… Continue reading India contributes $300,000 to “UN Women”
Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”
What is the News? The caretakers of patients with ‘rare diseases’ are not satisfied with the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021. The Union Health Ministry recently released the policy. Rare Diseases: WHO defines a rare disease as a lifelong disease or disorder that often highly weakens an individual. It has a prevalence of 1… Continue reading Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”
SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences
What is the News? The Supreme Court cautioned courts against granting bail in heinous offences. The SC said that the seriousness of the charge is a basic consideration before releasing an accused on bail. What was the case? The Kerala High Court granted bail to a man accused of the murder of a 30-year-old dentist… Continue reading SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences
“Maternal mortality” rose during pandemic: Lancet Report
What is the News? The Lancet Global Health journal releases a report titled “Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mothers and Babies”. It reports increasing maternal mortality as an impact of pandemic-induced restrictions. Contents1 About the Lancet Report:2 Key Findings of the Report:3 Impact of Pandemic on India:4 Suggestions: About the Lancet Report: The Lancet… Continue reading “Maternal mortality” rose during pandemic: Lancet Report
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 3 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”2 NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups3 “Maternal mortality” rose during pandemic: Lancet Report4 SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences5 India contributes $300,000 to “UN Women”6 Indian Army will participate… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 3 Apr, 2021
NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups
What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM), NITI Aayog in association with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF) launch AIM-PRIME (Program for Researchers on Innovations, Market-Readiness & Entrepreneurship). About AIM-PRIME: AIM-PRIME Program aims at promoting science-based, deep technology. For that, it will provide training and guidance over a period of 12 months. Implementation by: Venture Center… Continue reading NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups
[UPSC Interview Transcript #128]: Sujata Mehta Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional
Contributed by ForumIAS community member Optional: PSIR Board: Sujata mam Background: Engineering Home State: Maharashtra Chairman Introduce yourself Did you always wanted to do engineering? Why civil services Does development means urbanization?? Is Maharashtra developed? What is Dowry? What are your thoughts about it? How will You remove it? Member 1 How will you solve… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #128]: Sujata Mehta Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional
Miscellanous Quiz: Schemes & Miscellaneous |3 Apr, 2021
Good Morning Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Subject Wise [WpProQuiz 2394] Prelims Marathon Quiz For UPSC IAS Prelims 2024
Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged?
Synopsis: The enactment of the Places of worship act, 1991 is an act of colourable legislation. Further, it is against the liberty of belief, faith, and worship to all. Contents1 Background2 What is Colourable Legislation?3 Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 is said to be unconstitutional?4 What is the way forward? Background Sections 3… Continue reading Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged?
Appointment of Ambassadors – in US and India
Synopsis: The US administration needs to make a choice between appointing career diplomats or big contributors for appointing the new ambassadors. In India as well, there is a practice of appointing diverse people as ambassadors. Contents1 Background: 2 Why are wealthy contributors made ambassadors?3 Why shouldn’t they be appointed?4 Appointments of ambassadors in India5 Positive role… Continue reading Appointment of Ambassadors – in US and India
