News: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Mohali, has developed the technology for aquaponic cultivation of plants. Facts: Aquaponics: It is an emerging technique in which both fish as well as plants complement each other to sustain and grow.The fish waste provides organic food for plants and plants naturally filter the water, which… Continue reading What is Aquaponic cultivation of plants?
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Vulture Conservation in India
News: National Board for Wildlife(NBWL) has approved an Action Plan for Vulture Conservation 2020-2025. Facts: Key Highlights of the Plan: Vulture Conservation centre: Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will get a vulture conservation and breeding centre each. Vulture Safe zone: Establishment of at least one vulture-safe zone in each state for the conservation of the… Continue reading Vulture Conservation in India
Himalayan Brown Bear
News: The Zoological Survey of India has released a study titled ‘Adaptive spatial planning of protected area network for conserving the Himalayan brown bear’. Facts: Key Takeaways: About the study: The study was carried out in the western Himalayas.It has predicted a 73% decline of habitat of Himalayan Brown Bear by the year 2050. This decline will… Continue reading Himalayan Brown Bear
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Science & Technology)|October 29, 2020
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 29th October 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper – 1 Unfinished task: All states must be brought into the mainstream of family laws Indian Express Page – 11 Syllabus Topic – Salient aspects of Diversity of India and Indian Society GS Paper – 2 J&K REALTY: New… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 29th October 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: October 28,2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – October 28,2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 GST Issue India – Myanmar relations Governance reforms for commerce Chinese economic policy GS-3 5. DISCOMs 6. Punjab Assembly Rejects Centre’s Farm Laws 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1. GST Issue Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS2: Issues and Challenges… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 28,2020
What is new land law for Jammu and Kashmir?[infographic] | 28th Oct., 2020
Centre notifies new Jammu and Kashmir land law that omits ‘permanent resident’ as criteria. Before the repeal of Article 370 and Article 35-A in August last year, non-residents could not buy any immovable property in Jammu and Kashmir. As per section 96 of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Centre has the powers to repeal… Continue reading What is new land law for Jammu and Kashmir?[infographic] | 28th Oct., 2020
[Update] Extra attempt for UPSC, 2021 under consideration
While disposing of the plea, SC asked petitioners to take up the issue of extra attempt with the competent authorities. Recently, SC disposed of another plea by UPSC candidates (Of 2020 exam) that sought an extra attempt in the UPSC examination in 2021 and asked the competent authorities to assuage the grievance of the petitioners.… Continue reading [Update] Extra attempt for UPSC, 2021 under consideration
The World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics
News: The World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics report has been released by the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UNDESA). Facts: About the report: The report has been produced every five years since 1990 and provides the latest data on the state of gender equality worldwide. World’s Women 2020… Continue reading The World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics
