Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Indian legacy and developing Science and Technology in India2 Issues in the Process of Decarbonization3 Lessons from Operation Flood for Operation Green4 Why New IT Rules, 2021 for Social Media were necessary?5 India-US relations under Biden administration Indian legacy and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 1, 2021
Lessons from Operation Flood for Operation Green
Synopsis: A closer inspection of the Operation Green scheme shows that the scheme is nowhere near achieving its objectives. Introduction The Finance Minister during budget presentations announced the expansion of Operation Green (OG). It will be expanded beyond tomatoes, onions, and potatoes to 22 perishable commodities. Operation Green was launched in 2018 with three basic… Continue reading Lessons from Operation Flood for Operation Green
India-US relation under Biden administration
Synopsis: India and US relations under the Biden administration may strengthen in certain areas. But there will be some challenges too. Areas where India and the US are willing to cooperate? India and the US are already engaging each other on a majority of issues, including COVID-19, climate, health care, immigration and restoring America’s global… Continue reading India-US relation under Biden administration
Issues in the Process of Decarbonization
Synopsis- Grid failure in Texas and flash flood in Uttarakhand highlighted the issues in the process of decarbonization. Introduction Almost every major country has agreed to a time-bound, “net-zero” carbon emissions target. They are also in agreement over the steps required for decarbonization. However, it is not sufficient to just set the targets. There are… Continue reading Issues in the Process of Decarbonization
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 1, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”2 ISRO successfully places Brazil’s “Amazonia-1 and 18 Satellites” in orbit3 ISRO launches DRDO’s “Sindhu Netra Satellite”4 Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”5 5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held6 Nagaland to revive barbed cages for… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 1, 2021
Why New IT Rules, 2021 for Social Media were necessary?
Synopsis: Government has released new IT rules 2021 for Social media. This article talks about the need for these rules. Background: Recently, The Indian government has announced a number of rules to curb the misuse of social media. Read More about New Rules: New IT Rules for Social Media and OTT platforms – Explained Pointwise… Continue reading Why New IT Rules, 2021 for Social Media were necessary?
Nagaland to revive barbed cages for criminals
What is the News? Some villages in Nagaland are trying to revive a traditional form of punishment. It involves punishing the criminals by putting them into barbed cages. About the Nagaland traditional form of punishment: Villages in Nagaland practice a traditional form of punishment that punishes social offenders or violators of Naga customary laws. They… Continue reading Nagaland to revive barbed cages for criminals
Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”
What is the News? Union Minister for Rural Development has inaugurated Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021. Saras Aajeevika Mela: Nodal Ministry: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development. This initiative is a part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Organized by: Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART).… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates “Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021”
5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held
What is the News? The 5th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue(AED) held virtually. About Asia Economic Dialogue(AED): Asia Economic Dialogue(AED) is the flagship geo-economics conference of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs(MEA). The dialogue focuses on trade and finance dynamics in Asia and its extended neighbourhood. AED 2021: It is jointly organized by the… Continue reading 5th edition of “Asia Economic Dialogue” held
Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”
What is the News? The Prime Minister has called upon to explore the possibility of e-marketing of Channapatna toys across the country and the world, during the India Toy Fair 2021, The PM advised the artisans to make use of advanced information technology(IT) technology to popularize toys across the world. About Channapatna Toys: Channapatna toys… Continue reading Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”
