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Migrants Workers, Who Returned to Cities Earned five-fold : Study

What is the News?  Yale University tracked 5,000 migrants workers across north and central India from April 2020 to February 2021. Recently, it released the findings of the survey. The survey was conducted over the phone by researchers from Yale and the Inclusion Economics India Centre. Bihar and Chhattisgarh are “source states”. What are the… Continue reading Migrants Workers, Who Returned to Cities Earned five-fold : Study

“Supply Chain Resilience Initiative or SCRI” launched by India, Japan and Australia

What is the News? India, Japan, and Australia have launched the SCRI or Supply Chain Resilience Initiative in a virtual Trilateral Ministerial Meeting. What do you mean by Supply Chain Resilience? It is the capability of the supply chain of a country to handle any kind of disruption and function normally in difficult times. One approach… Continue reading “Supply Chain Resilience Initiative or SCRI” launched by India, Japan and Australia

What is EU-AstraZeneca Dispute?

What is the News? EU-AstraZeneca Dispute is taking a new turn. European Union(EU) is taking legal action against AstraZeneca over shortfalls in vaccine deliveries to EU countries. What is the EU-AstraZeneca dispute about? AstraZeneca’s entered into a contract with the European Union. It committed to supplying an initial 300 million doses of vaccine for distribution… Continue reading What is EU-AstraZeneca Dispute?

“Zhurong” – China’s first Mars rover

What is the News? The China National Space Administration has announced that it will name its first Mars rover ‘Zhurong’. About Zhurong: Zhurong is China’s first Mars rover mission. The rover is aboard the Tianwen-1 space probe. Launched in: The rover was launched in the Mars orbit Mission in February 2021 and is due to land… Continue reading “Zhurong” – China’s first Mars rover

Indian Army initiates “Ladakh Ignited Minds project”

What is the News? The Indian Army has launched the Ladakh Ignited Minds Project – A Centre of Excellence and Wellness. About Ladakh Ignited Minds Project: Purpose: The project aims to provide better training and educational facilities to disadvantaged Ladakhi students. Also, the projects aim to give them the opportunity to study in the best… Continue reading Indian Army initiates “Ladakh Ignited Minds project”

“Deep Time Project”: Volunteers Leave Cave After 40 Days in Isolation

What is the News? The Deep Time project in France’s Lombrives Cave has come to an end. About Deep Time Project: The Deep Time Project was led by the scientists of the Human Adaptation Institute in partnership with labs in France and Switzerland. Aim: The project aimed to test how people adapt to changes in… Continue reading “Deep Time Project”: Volunteers Leave Cave After 40 Days in Isolation

“Chandlers Good Governance Index” 2021 Released

What is the News?  The Chandler Good Government Index(CGGI) 2021 has been released. About Chandler Good Government Index(CGGI): The Chandler Institute of Governance(CIG) publishes the Chandler Good Government Index(CGGI) . It is an international non-profit organization, with headquarter in Singapore. Objective: The index measures the effectiveness and capabilities of 104 governments around the world in… Continue reading “Chandlers Good Governance Index” 2021 Released

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 28 Apr, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Supply Chain Resilience Initiative or SCRI” launched by India, Japan and Australia2 “Zhurong” – China’s first Mars rover3 What is EU-AstraZeneca Dispute?4 Indian Army initiates “Ladakh Ignited Minds project”5 “Deep Time Project”: Volunteers Leave Cave After 40 Days in Isolation6 “Chandlers Good Governance Index”… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 28 Apr, 2021

Understanding Herd Immunity and Rising Covid Cases in India

Synopsis: Herd Immunity can’t be attained solely by a rise in Covid-19 positive people. It is also dependent on the absolute number of susceptible individuals and the rate of transmission of the virus. Contents1 Background:2 What is Herd immunity?3 What is a Serological Survey?4 Understanding the current spread: –5 Future Trajectory: Background: The data from… Continue reading Understanding Herd Immunity and Rising Covid Cases in India

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