News: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) for the first time compiled the list of migratory species of India under the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). Facts: Globally, more than 650 species are listed under the CMS appendices The total number of migratory fauna from India is 457 species with birds comprising 83% (380 species) of… Continue reading India is host to 457 migratory fauna, shows latest CMS list
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Must Read News Articles I 2nd March 2020
GS -1 A plural legacy more vital than ever The article talks about the importance of Jawaharlal Nehru legacy especially in the present time. His commitment to liberal democracy and plural democracy is more important today than ever. GS -2 A big, bad deal The USA signed deal with the Taliban in Doha, Qatar. The… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 2nd March 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 2, 2020
1. What do you understand by the term ‘right to due process’? Discuss its significance in a democracy. Indian Express 2. Discuss India’s policy towards Afghanistan. Why is peace in Afghanistan important for India? The Hindu 3. India needs to engage with its neighbours for the realisation of its global ambitions. Comment. The Hindu 4.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 2, 2020
Suposhit Maa Abhiyan
News:Lok Sabha Speaker has launched the Suposhit Maa Abhiyan to create malnutrition-free India. Facts: About the Abhiyan: Aim:To preserve and maintain the health of our future generation by providing nutritional support to pregnant women and newborn. Under this Abhiyan,1,000 women would be given food items for one month. At the same time,the health of the… Continue reading Suposhit Maa Abhiyan
Explained: WHO raises global risk of coronavirus to ‘very high’, what does this mean
News:The World Health Organization has increased the assessment of the risk of spread and risk of the impact of the coronavirus from high to very high at the global level. Facts: About WHO Assessment: The World Health Organization(WHO) has prepared a manual to guide the rapid risk assessment of acute public health risks. The manual… Continue reading Explained: WHO raises global risk of coronavirus to ‘very high’, what does this mean
World Rare Disease Day
News:The World Economic Forum has released a study ahead of Rare Disease Day which is observed on February 29 every year. Facts: About Rare diseases: A rare disease is a health condition of low prevalence that affects a small number of people compared with other prevalent diseases in the general population. The most common rare… Continue reading World Rare Disease Day
Self Assessment Sheet – for Prelims MCQs / SFG + Generic Usage
Dear All, We are sharing with you a Self Assessment Sheet for all of you who are attempting SFG / other Tests. You can use this sheet to analyze your performance of your various tests. Steps Click on this link to view the sheet Do not edit the sheet. Goto File > Make a Copy… Continue reading Self Assessment Sheet – for Prelims MCQs / SFG + Generic Usage
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: February 29, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 29th, 2020
Govt approves 32 projects under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana News:A total of 32 projects have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). The projects envisage the creation of direct and indirect employment for about 15,000 persons Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters)… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 29th, 2020
7 PM | Vivad Se Vishwas may help clear the backlog of pending tax cases| 29th February 2020
Context: Vivad se vishwas Scheme. More in news: The Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Finance, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 5, 2020. Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme: The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020: In essence, the Bill is aimed at resolving direct tax related disputes… Continue reading 7 PM | Vivad Se Vishwas may help clear the backlog of pending tax cases| 29th February 2020
