9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 4, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Climate Change is Shifting Earth’s Axis of Rotation Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3 – Climate Change. Synopsis-According to a new study, loss of water on land is shifting the earth’s axis of rotation. The reasons behind loss of water… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 4, 2021

“Myanmar refugees” can approach UNHCR: Manipur HC

What is the News? Seven Myanmar nationals entered illegally and stayed in Manipur. They demanded a safe passage to New Delhi to get protection from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR). Recently the Manipur High Court has allowed them to seek protection from the UNHCR in New Delhi. About Myanmar refugees and the recent case… Continue reading “Myanmar refugees” can approach UNHCR: Manipur HC

U.S. Clears Sale of “P-8I Patrol Aircraft” to India

What is the News? The US State Department has approved the proposal for the sale of six P-8I patrol aircraft and related equipment to India. According to the estimations, the deal have cost India around $2.42 billion. About P-8I patrol aircraft: P-8I is a long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft. US-based manufacturer Boeing developed this aircraft.… Continue reading U.S. Clears Sale of “P-8I Patrol Aircraft” to India

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 4 May, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles “Large Area Certification Scheme” What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare has conferred a land area in the Andaman and Nicobar with organic certification. This is the first large contiguous territory conferred with the organic certification under the ‘Large Area Certification’ (LAC)… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 4 May, 2021

Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court

What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the media cannot be stopped from reporting the oral observations made by the judges during a case. What was the case? A petition was filed by the Election Commission of India(ECI) in the Supreme Court against the oral remarks made by Madras High Court. The… Continue reading Cannot Stop Media Reports on Court Observations – Supreme Court

India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low

What is the News? The share of India’s oil imports from OPEC countries dropped to its lowest in at least 20 years in the fiscal year ending March 2021. India’s Oil Imports: India’s overall oil imports fell by nearly 12% in the Fiscal Year 2021 compared to the previous fiscal year. Of all those imports,… Continue reading India’s Oil Imports From OPEC Down To 20-Year Low

“Putola Nach”: Assamese string puppetry used in the Covid-19 awareness campaign

What is the News? An Assam-based trust is promoting string puppetry called Putola Nach, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Anamika Ray Memorial Trust(ARMT), an Assam-based trust in collaboration with UNICEF-Assam has produced three short videos using Putola Nach puppetry. These stories aim to create mass awareness of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour. Putola Nach: Firstly, Putola Nach is… Continue reading “Putola Nach”: Assamese string puppetry used in the Covid-19 awareness campaign

“Large Area Certification Scheme”

What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare has conferred a land area in the Andaman and Nicobar with organic certification. This is the first large contiguous territory conferred with the organic certification under the ‘Large Area Certification’ (LAC) scheme. This is a scheme of the PGS-India (Participatory Guarantee System) certification program. Note:… Continue reading “Large Area Certification Scheme”

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