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Black carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers

News: According to a study by scientists at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), black carbon concentrations near the Gangotri glacier rose 400 times in summer due to forest fires and stubble burning from agricultural waste, and triggered glacial melt Facts: Black Carbon Black carbon results from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and… Continue reading Black carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers

Union Tourism Minister launches multilingual Incredible India website

News: Ministry of Tourism launched multilingual Incredible India website. It aims to showcase India as a popular tourist destination worldwide Facts: Incredible India  It is the name of the international tourism campaign maintained by the Ministry of Tourism, since 2002, to promote various tourism destinations and products, including cultural heritage of India. The ‘Incredible India… Continue reading Union Tourism Minister launches multilingual Incredible India website

Janaushadhi Diwas

News:Janaushadhi week is being celebrated across the country from 1st March to 7th March 2020.On this occasion various activities like health checkup Camp, Jan Aushadhi Paricharcha, Jan Aushadhi ka sath are being undertaken. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP): Launched in 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Aim:To bring… Continue reading Janaushadhi Diwas

Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT)

News:Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) along with World Resources Institute (WRI) has launched Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT) to facilitate a database on energy efficiency. Facts: About UDIT: Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT) is a user-friendly platform that explains the energy efficiency landscape of India across industry, appliances, building, transport, municipal and agriculture sectors.  It will also showcase… Continue reading Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT)

Greek Island of Lesbos

News:Greece has reinforced its sea and land borders to stop migrants crossing over from Turkey to reach Greek Island of Lesbos. Facts: About Greek Island of Lesbos: Lesbos is a Greek island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea.It is the third largest island in Greece.  It is separated from Turkey by the narrow Mytilini Strait.The… Continue reading Greek Island of Lesbos

Land Ports Authority of India

News:Union Minister of State for Home Affairs has addressed the 4th Foundation Day of the Land Ports Authority of India(LPAI). Facts: About LPAI: The Land Ports Authority of India(LPAI) is a statutory body established under the Land Ports Authority of India Act,2010. It functions under the administrative control of the Department of Border Management, Ministry… Continue reading Land Ports Authority of India

Must Read News Articles I 4th March 2020

GS -2 UN Rights Body to move SC on CAA The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has filed an Intervention Application in the Supreme Court against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In the application,  the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has offered to assist… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 4th March 2020

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 4, 2020

1. Nuclear energy although has potential to solve India’s energy problems but carry great inherent risks. Elaborate. The Hindu 2. Discuss the need and significance of police reforms in the recent context of rise in crime. The Hindu 3. The growing role of the private sector in space, demands India to move quickly towards a… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 4, 2020

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