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Smuggling in India Report 2019-20

Source : Click here News: Union Finance Minister released the Smuggling in India Report 2019-20. Facts: Prepared by: The report has been compiled by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Aim: To analyse organised smuggling trends on Gold and Foreign Currency, Narcotic Drugs, Security, Environment and Commercial Frauds. Key Takeaways: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence detected 412 cases… Continue reading Smuggling in India Report 2019-20

Indian Railways to use LIDAR Technique for ground survey

Source: Click here News: National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited is adopting Light Detection and Ranging Survey(LiDAR) technique for conducting ground survey for the proposed Delhi-Varanasi High Speed Rail(HSR) corridor. Facts: LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging): It is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges & variable distances.… Continue reading Indian Railways to use LIDAR Technique for ground survey

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Who are the Tharu tribals?

Source : Click here Uttar Pradesh government has embarked upon a scheme to take the unique culture of its ethnic Tharu tribe across the world.The intention is to put Tharu villages on the tourism map and to create jobs and bring economic independence to the tribal population. Facts: Tharu: They are an ethnic group indigenous to… Continue reading Who are the Tharu tribals?

Gwalior, Orchha on UNESCO World Heritage City List

Source: Click here News: The historical fort cities of Gwalior and Orchha in Madhya Pradesh have been included in the list of UNESCO’s world heritage cities urban landscape city programme. Facts: Gwalior: It was established in the 9th century and ruled by Gurjar Pratihar Rajvansh, Tomar, Baghel Kachvaho and Scindias.The city is known for its palaces and temples,… Continue reading Gwalior, Orchha on UNESCO World Heritage City List

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Climate Change Performance Index(CCPI) 2020

Source: Click here News: Climate Change Performance Index(CCPI) 2020 has been released. Facts: Released by: The index has been developed by not-for-profit organizations Germanwatch and NewClimate Institute (Germany) together with the Climate Action Network(CAN International). Objective: It is an important tool to enhance transparency in international climate politics and enables comparison of climate protection efforts and progress… Continue reading Climate Change Performance Index(CCPI) 2020

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 9th December 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 1 What is the new height of Mount Everest? (indianexpress.com) Indian Express Page – 11 Mt. Everest ‘grows’ taller as China, Nepal announce new height The Hindu Page – 1 Syllabus Topic – geographical features and their location-changes… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 9th December 2020

9 PM Daily Brief – December 8, 2020

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 3 Permitting industrial houses to own banks Farmers could perish with new farm acts Coercive and Liberal environmentalism Authorisation of coronavirus vaccines 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY Permitting industrial houses to own banks Source: Indian Express Gs3: Indian Economy… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – December 8, 2020

Progress on Paris Climate Change Agreement: In India and world

About Paris Agreement (COP 21) As the Kyoto Protocol ultimately failed to induce significant emission reductions on a global scale, the Paris Agreement was adopted at the COP21 held in Paris. It aims to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change and specifies long-term goals regarding global average temperatures, adaptation to climate… Continue reading Progress on Paris Climate Change Agreement: In India and world

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