Daily Current Affairs  – 9 March 2021

                               Facts in News Akshya Patra It is an all-women’s art exhibition to mark the International Women’s Day 2021. Location: Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan Galleries, New Delhi. It will showcase more than 250 artworks from over 12 countries. The multi-dimensional […]

In Context: Recently, it was noticed that politicians started going to different Sattras to seek blessings or extolling the virtues of Sankardeva, especially in the run-up to Assam Assembly elections. About Sattras Sattras are monastic institutions created as part of the 16th-century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement started by Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva. As the saint travelled […]

In News: A local court in Gujarat recently acquitted 122 persons arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for participating in a meeting organised in December 2001 as members of the banned outfit Students‘ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) About Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) It is an anti-terror legislation that seeks to designate an […]

In News Recently, India has participated in the three-day event in Colombo to mark the 70th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). India’s Participation A team of 4 Sarang Advanced Light Helicopters, Surya Kiran (Hawks), Tejas Fighter Aircraft, Tejas Trainer and the Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft from India took part. India participated in […]

In News: At present, India has 42 sites listed under the Tentative List which is a prerequisite condition for inscription as a World Heritage Site. The Ministry of Culture revealed that, ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’ has been submitted for nomination of a World Heritage Site in 2019-2020. The Nomination dossiers of ‘Santiniketan, India’ and ‘Sacred […]

In News Recently, China has approved the first dams to be built on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra (known as Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet). Key Highlights The Chinese draft outline of the new Five-Year Plan (FYP) for 2025 mentions the building of hydropower bases on the lower reaches of the river as among the […]

In News: ‘No data is permanently anonymised’: Experts warn of re-identification risks. Non-Personalised Data like Browsing Pattern can also be used by fiduciaries to detect the behavioural patterns of individuals. Thus even Non-personal data can be used for deducing personal traits and requirements. It is in conflict with Right to Privacy. Personal Data Protection Bill […]