Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles 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… 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
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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. Background Sections 3 and 4 of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged in the supreme court as being unconstitutional, void and against the… 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. Background: The US administration under Joe Biden will be appointing new ambassadors as per the spoil system. The system allows… Continue reading Appointment of Ambassadors – in US and India
Governance Issues facing Private Education Institutions
Synopsis: The private educational institutions are failing to deliver optimum results. Thus, the role of the state in providing accessibility in educational institutions can’t be ignored. Background:’ The two renowned faculties of Ashoka university (Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Arvind Subramanian) have recently resigned. Allegedly, the owners of the institution were cautious of their outspoken criticism… Continue reading Governance Issues facing Private Education Institutions
Carbon neutrality is against the interest of Developing countries
Synopsis: Developed countries are using the call for net zero emissions or carbon neutrality by 2050, to evade the historical responsibility. Further, they are using such targets to transfer their burdens to developing countries. Background Many countries are supporting the idea of becoming Carbon neutral (net-zero emissions) by 2050. However, the idea of developing Carbon… Continue reading Carbon neutrality is against the interest of Developing countries
Land Record Modernisation
Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRM) was started in 2008, to computerized land property registration process and digitalization of all land records in India. For access to formal loans and government relief programs, land records are important. However, the poor availability of clear and updated land titles remains a problem. The objective of land… Continue reading Land Record Modernisation
[UPSC Interview Transcript #127]: BB Vyas Board, Engineering, IPS Service
Contributed by ForumIAS community member Board: BB Vyas Background: Engineering Service: IPS Chairman Difference between major and minor minerals Any change govt brought regarding these Vizag bimstec event ? Why bimstec is needed Will asean fade away Coal sector – changes made by India Can we say so in road shows abroad (allowing private sector… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #127]: BB Vyas Board, Engineering, IPS Service
