Context: Rockets fired from Gaza being intercepted by the Israeli Iron Dome air defence system. More in the News: Israel and Palestine’s conflict have escalated to airstrikes and rocket attacks. Israeli Iron Dome air defence system appeared that the rockets were hitting an invisible shield. Related Facts: ... .Read more
Updated on 13 May, 2021 GS3 Science and Technology
Context: Recently, a cyberattack caused by ransomware forced the closure of the largest U.S. fuel pipeline. More in the News Colonial Pipeline Company is a key US pipeline network and the attack led to a disruption in fuel supplies in the eastern part of the United States. The pipeline carries 45% of the East Coast's supply of diesel, pe... .Read more
Updated on 12 May, 2021 GS2 GS3 Security International Relations
Context: Recently, India celebrated its endemic bird day on 9 may 2020. About Endemic Bird Day It is an annual event in India observed in the month of May and a particular date is not fixed for this. It is an occasion to document the endemic and other birds around us. Some activities like watching birds for at least 5 min and uploading the... .Read more
Updated on 12 May, 2021 GS3 Environment
Context: Covid-19 has affected the performance of several flagship government schemes. More in news: Economy’s poor performance has generally been marked by slowing growth — from 8 per cent in 2016-17 to 6.2 per cent, 5.9 per cent, 4.1 per cent and minus 6.5 per cent in the subsequent four years. There are declining terms of trad... .Read more
Updated on 12 May, 2021 GS3 Daily Updates
