News:Recently,Scientists have proposed the construction of the Northern European Enclosure Dam(NEED) enclosing all of the North Sea to protect Northern European countries from Sea-level Rise(SLR). Facts: About NEED: The Northern European Enclosure Dam(NEED) project involves the construction of dams of a combined length of 637 km enclosing all of the North Sea. The first dam… Continue reading Northern European Enclosure Dam(NEED)
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CHILDLINE India Foundation(CIF)
News:According to the data from Childline India Foundation,one in every 10 calls made to the child emergency helpline 1098 was of child abuse. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: The largest number of phone calls were made to seek intervention for Child abuse cases followed by those pertaining to child labour , education , runaways… Continue reading CHILDLINE India Foundation(CIF)
Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission(SPMRM)
News:The 4th Anniversary of the launch of Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) will be observed on 21st February,2020. Facts: About the SPMRM: Launched in 2016 by the Union Ministry of Rural Development. Aim:To stimulate local economic development, enhance basic services, and create well planned Rurban clusters. Under the mission,300 Rurban clusters are envisaged to… Continue reading Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission(SPMRM)
Credit, debit card details of 4 lakh Indians up for sale on darknet
News:According to Singapore-based cybersecurity company,around 98% of sensitive credit card details that are there on the darknet are of Indian customers.These details could have been stolen through phishing, malware or JS-sniffers. Facts: Phishing: It is the act of sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt… Continue reading Credit, debit card details of 4 lakh Indians up for sale on darknet
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 21th February, 2020
1. What are the salient features of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020? Discuss its significance. The Hindu 2. What is Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)? Discuss various advantages and Constraints in the Adoption of the INM System. Indian Express 3. Government intervention, sometimes though well intended, often ends up undermining the ability of the… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 21th February, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 21st February 2020
GS -2 Centre won’t dilute Art 371 Union Home Minister has said that Centre would not dilute Art 371. Article 371A to 371J have certain provisions for Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka. Losing a nation, in seven acts A Turkish journalist has come out with a… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 21st February 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #94 February 21, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 21st February 2020
What are the salient features of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020? Discuss its significance. Answer What is Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)? Discuss various advantages and Constraints in the Adoption of the INM System. Answer Government intervention, sometimes though well intended, often ends up undermining the ability of the markets and leads to outcomes… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 21st February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 20th, 2020
Union Cabinet approves creation of 22nd Law Commission News:The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the 22nd Law Commission. Facts: About Law commission: The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India every three years since 1955. The 21st Law Commission of India was established in 2015 and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 20th, 2020
7 PM |Trading with America: On proposed India – USA trade Agreement| 20th February 2020
Context: India-US trade relations. More in news: President Donald Trump is set to make his maiden visit to India on February 24-25, 2020. India – US Trade Relations: The US is now India’s second largest trading partner and largest export destination, with India having a small trade surplus of around $20 billion. The US is… Continue reading 7 PM |Trading with America: On proposed India – USA trade Agreement| 20th February 2020
