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Solving the issue of Urban employment through platform/gig economy

Synopsis– With no urban equivalent to the NREGA as yet, there must be a focus on supporting new forms of urban employment in the form of the gig economy. Background- Debate around GDP contraction and V-Shaped recovery has ignored the prevalence of unemployment in India. Data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy points to a gradual slowdown… Continue reading Solving the issue of Urban employment through platform/gig economy

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A multi-dimensional approach to tackle malnutrition

Synopsis: Solution to the issue of malnutrition is not solely dependent on increasing food intake, but it requires a multidimensional approach including women empowerment. Introduction National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) has provided mixed results. Positive results include fall in infant mortality rates and under-five mortality rates, increase in institutional births and child immunisation rates. Negative… Continue reading A multi-dimensional approach to tackle malnutrition

Government kicking off Seaplane Services on selected Routes

News: Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has announced that it has kickstarted the process of commencing operations of the Seaplane services on select routes. Facts: What is Seaplane? Seaplanes are typically fixed-wing aircraft with a much fewer number of seats and can take off from and land on water. How will it work? Sea… Continue reading Government kicking off Seaplane Services on selected Routes

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 05,2021

Odisha Government asks for stricter check on pangolin poaching News: The Odisha Forest department has stressed the need for stricter monitoring of social media platforms to check pangolin poaching and trading. Facts: Source: Wikipedia Pangolin: They are scaly anteater mammals of the order Pholidota. Characteristics: They have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin and… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 05,2021

Poshan Abhiyaan

Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in the country for the overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan News:NITI Aayog has released a report on the performance of States in the implementation of Poshan Abhiyan. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in the country for the overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan On the other hand,… Continue reading Poshan Abhiyaan

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What is YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme

News:Andhra Pradesh Government is set to launch a scheme for farmers called as YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme aims to provide monetary support to farmers which will also include landless and tenant farmers. Under the scheme,each farmer holding up to five acres will be given financial assistance of Rs 13,500.… Continue reading What is YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme

Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)

About CPGRAMS: Centralized Public Grievances Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) is a web based application that facilitates ministries or departments to receive, forward and monitor grievances. The system was developed by National Informatics Centre in association with Directorate of Public Grievances(DPG) and Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances(DARPG). The system provides online access to… Continue reading Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)

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IIT Hyderabad sets up ‘TiHAN-IIT’ testbed for autonomous navigation systems

News: Union Minister of Education has virtually laid the foundation stone of ‘TiHAN-IIT Hyderabad. Facts: TiHAN: It is India’s first Technology Innovation Hub for Autonomous Navigation Systems and Data Acquisition Systems setup by IIT Hyderabad. Focus: The hub focuses on addressing various challenges hindering the real-time adoption of unmanned autonomous vehicles for both terrestrial and aerial applications. Funded… Continue reading IIT Hyderabad sets up ‘TiHAN-IIT’ testbed for autonomous navigation systems

FSSAI slashes limit for trans fat levels in foods

News: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has capped the amount of trans fatty acids(TFA) levels in Food. Facts: What are the new limits? It has capped the amount of trans fatty acids (TFA) in oils and fats to 3% for 2021 and 2% by 2022 from the current permissible limit of 5% through an… Continue reading FSSAI slashes limit for trans fat levels in foods

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