GS -2 Women army officers eligible for permanent commission: SC In a landmark judgement in the case Secretary, Ministry of Defence vs Babita Puniya and others, SC has held that Women Short Service Commission Officers in the Indian Army are entitled to Permanent Commission at par with their male counterparts, regardless of their years of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 18th February 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #91 February 18, 2020
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What is causing the supergiant star Betelgeuse to dim and change its shape?
News: Using the European Space Organisation’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have noticed the unprecedented dimming of Betelgeuse. Facts: Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star (over 20 times bigger than the Sun) in the constellation Orion. Instead of appearing round, the star Betelgeuse, at present, appears to be “squashed into an ova”. Additional Information:… Continue reading What is causing the supergiant star Betelgeuse to dim and change its shape?
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 18th February 2020
Examine the progress made so far by India, in achieving Sustainable Development Goal of reducing infant mortality. Answer Critically examine the role of media as a watchdog in a democracy. Answer The realisation of the objective of doubling farmers’ income necessitates addressal of some of the basic challenges of agriculture and allied sector. Discuss these… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 18th February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 17th, 2020
Sammakka Saralamma Jatara News:Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is being celebrated in the State of Telangana. Facts: About the festival: Sammakka Saralamma Jataraalso known as Medaram Jatara is a tribal festival held biennially in the state of Telangana.It is a State Festival of Telangana. The festival commemorates the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 17th, 2020
India marks the beginning of “Super Year of Biodiversity”
News: India has marked the beginning of the super year of Biodiversity with the hosting of the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) Facts: Super Year Global advocacy groups have nicknamed 2020 a “super year” for activism and actions. It highlights 21 SDG… Continue reading India marks the beginning of “Super Year of Biodiversity”
Exercise MILAN 2020: 41 Navies to come for the biggest ever exercise in India Ocean Region
News: Milan 2020 will be conducted in Vishakhapatnam in March 2020. Facts: Milan is a multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Command. It was first held in 1995 and has been held biennially except for 2001, 2005, and 2016 Milan 2020 theme: Synergy across the… Continue reading Exercise MILAN 2020: 41 Navies to come for the biggest ever exercise in India Ocean Region
Antarctic island hits record temperature of 20.75C
News: A record high temperature of 20.75C has been registered at Seymour Island in Antarctica, exceeding the 20C mark for the first time. The previous record for the Antarctic region was 19.8C, taken on Signy Island in January 1982. Facts: Seymour Island: It is an island situated around the tip of the Graham Land on… Continue reading Antarctic island hits record temperature of 20.75C
ISRO to launch an unprecedented 10 earth imaging satellites
News: according to the latest annual report of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for 2019-20, ISRO will launch 10 earth observation (EO) satellites during 2020-21. Facts: GISAT-1: It is a Geo Imaging Satellite in Geostationary orbit with a high temporal resolution. is primarily meant for near real-time imaging of natural resources and disaster management.… Continue reading ISRO to launch an unprecedented 10 earth imaging satellites
Daily Quiz #90 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 17, 2020
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