What is the News? According to Researchers from Planetary Sciences Division of Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad the Blueberries in India and “Martian Blueberries” share similar characteristics. What are Martian Blueberries? Martian blueberries are small spherical haematites. The Mars rover “Opportunity” discovered them in 2004 on the planet Mars. What are these Martian blueberries made up… Continue reading “Martian blueberries” find a parallel in India
Centre reconstitutes “Committee on Saraswati river”
What is the news? The Central Government reconstitutes an advisory committee for studying the mythical Saraswati river for the next two years. The earlier panel’s term ended in 2019. About the Advisory Committee on Saraswati River: The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) had first set up the Advisory Committee for the Study of the River Saraswati… Continue reading Centre reconstitutes “Committee on Saraswati river”
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 15, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Power Minister Launches “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Scheme” What is the news? Minister for Power launches the “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Programme” for the Brick manufacturing Sector. About Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certification Programme: Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) is a certification scheme. It aims to recognise burnt… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 15, 2021
India rated as an “electoral autocracy” by V-Dem Institute
What is the News? Sweden-based Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute released a report titled “Autocratisation Goes Viral”. The report has downgraded India from being an “electoral democracy” to an “electoral autocracy”. Note: This report comes after US watchdog Freedom House has downgraded India’s status to “partly free” in its ‘Freedom in the World’ report. About… Continue reading India rated as an “electoral autocracy” by V-Dem Institute
Plea Challenges “Places of Worship Act,1991” in SC
What is the news? The Supreme Court asked the Centre to respond to a plea challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991. About Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991: The Act was passed in 1991. It seeks to maintain the “religious character” of places of worship as it was in 1947. The Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri… Continue reading Plea Challenges “Places of Worship Act,1991” in SC
Power Minister Launches “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Scheme”
What is the news? Minister for Power launches the “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Programme” for the Brick manufacturing Sector. About Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certification Programme: Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) is a certification scheme. It aims to recognise burnt clay brick manufacturers for adopting energy-efficient manufacturing. Furthermore, it encourages customers to source bricks from such E3 certified… Continue reading Power Minister Launches “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Scheme”
UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2021 Study Material | Static | Current Affairs | MCQs Bank | PYQs
UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2021 study material Dear Friends, Prelims 2021 is just 3 months away. It is the right time to kickstart your UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2021 Preparation. We are happy to announce our one-stop solution, for all your UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2021 study material requirements. On this page, if you scroll… Continue reading UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2021 Study Material | Static | Current Affairs | MCQs Bank | PYQs
[UPSC Interview Transcript #71]: Sathyavathy Board, Rajasthan Home State, Recycling household waste, spend time with elderly people Hobbies
Interview Date: 26th Feb, morning, 5th to go Board : Satyavati madam Background: Commerce from DU, Masters in Sociology Home State: Rajasthan Hobbies: Recycling household waste, spend time with elderly people Employee: 1-year family business (sweets shop) Chairperson Is this your photo? I nodded yes. She kept reading aloud my DAF including my school subjects… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #71]: Sathyavathy Board, Rajasthan Home State, Recycling household waste, spend time with elderly people Hobbies
Science and Technology Quiz: Awareness in Defence |15 Mar, 2021
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Flaws in new IT Rules 2021
Synopsis: The IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) new IT Rules 2021, will result in systematic incremental loss of the freedom of speech and expression. Introduction The final notification of the rules will depend on the decisions of the two petitions filed against it in Kerala and Delhi. The main motive of this… Continue reading Flaws in new IT Rules 2021
