Source: Times Now News: Niti Aayog has launched a cloud storage service called DigiBoxx as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Facts: Digiboxx: It is India’s first indigenous digital file storage and sharing platform that provides an easy and secure way to store all the files in one centralised location. Key Features: Like Google Drive and Apple’s… Continue reading Niti Aayog launches made-in India cloud storage service — DigiBoxx
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First set of data from Chandrayaan-2 released: ISRO
Source: The Hindu News: Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has released the first set of data from Chandrayaan-2 Mission for the general public. Facts: Nodal Centre for Planetary Data: The Indian Space Science Data Centre(ISSDC) is the nodal centre of planetary data archive for the planetary missions of the ISRO. Chandrayaan-2 data: The Chandrayaan-2 data are required to be… Continue reading First set of data from Chandrayaan-2 released: ISRO
Bharatskills learning platform
Source: PIB News: Directorate General of Training(DGT) has joined hands with Microsoft and NASSCOM Foundation to provide digital content for ITI students and also future-ready employability skilling program via the Bharatskills portal. Facts: Bharatskills Portal: It is an online training platform launched by the Directorate General of Training(DGT) in 2019. Purpose: It is a Central Repository for skills… Continue reading Bharatskills learning platform
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: December 26, 2020
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 26, 2020
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons. TPSA (Tibet Policy and Support Act) of US The positive side of National Family Health Survey report GS-3 New norms for DTH television distribution sector 9 PM for Preliminary examination https://factly.forumias.com/factly-news-articles-for-december-26-2020/ The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons. Source: The… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 26, 2020
New norms for DTH television distribution sector
Synopsis: The reasons why a revised scheme for the Direct-to-Home (DTH) television distribution sector has been brought in. Background Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved a revised scheme for the Direct-to-Home (DTH) television distribution sector which were in due for last 6 years after the TRAI gave its recommendation to reduce the license fee. Under the… Continue reading New norms for DTH television distribution sector
TPSA (Tibet Policy and Support Act) of US
Synopsis: The Tibet Policy and Support Act (TPSA) was passed by the US Assembly and will become a law after the US President signs it. What are the provisions of (Tibet Policy and Support Act) TPSA of US? The TPSA is an amended version of the Tibet Policy Act of 2002, which came into being during… Continue reading TPSA (Tibet Policy and Support Act) of US
The positive side of National Family Health Survey report
Synopsis: There has been a divergence in the actual NFHS data and the interpretations by the critics. What are the features of National Family Health Survey report NHFS report 2019-20? The initial results of NFHS have been released for 2019-20 along with comparable data for the 2015-16 survey. Population coverage of approximately 700 million and 21 states have been covered under… Continue reading The positive side of National Family Health Survey report
The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons.
Synopsis: Wistron case shows that hasty labour laws violating labour rights is economically suicidal and damaging to India. Background Recently, contract workers attacked the Wistron’s iPhone assembly that resulted in property damage of worth ₹50 crore. According to a preliminary inquiry report by the State labour department into the incident Wistron and its labour contractors violated… Continue reading The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons.
What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted based on the representative samples collected from households throughout India. The NFHS survey provides state and national information for India on various health parameters such as fertility, infant and child mortality, the practice of family planning, maternal and child health, reproductive health, nutrition,… Continue reading What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?
