News:Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is being celebrated in the State of Telangana. Facts: About the festival: Sammakka Saralamma Jatara also 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, with the… Continue reading Sammakka Saralamma Jatara
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India’s first ‘darknet’ narcotics operative held
News:The Narcotics Control Bureau(NCB) has arrested the country’s first ‘darknet’ narcotics operative under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances(NDPS) Act. Facts: About Darknet: Darknet refers to the deep hidden internet platform that is used for narcotics sale and other illegal activities by using the secret alleys of the onion router(ToR) to stay away from the… Continue reading India’s first ‘darknet’ narcotics operative held
Asur Tribe
News:The Asur tribe has been using mobile radio to transmit local news and songs which is helping them revive the dying tribal language. Facts: About the tribe: Asur Tribe are an Austroasiatic ethnic group living primarily in the Indian state of Jharkhand. They are included in the list of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTG’s). They speak… Continue reading Asur Tribe
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 17th February, 2020
1. It is said that India has been a ‘hot zone’ for the emergence of new zoonotic (animal-derived) pathogens for over a decade. In light of this, discuss the need of strengthening healthcare infrastructure to handle any risk of epidemics in India. Indian Express 2. Explain, what reverse osmosis (RO) systems are and how do… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 17th February, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 17th February 2020
GS -2 Will stand by decision on Art. 370, CAA: Modi PM Modi has said that despite international pressure, the government will continue to stand by its decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and introduce the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). New Accord divides Bodos The Centre had signed third Bodo accord with… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 17th February 2020
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 17th February 2020
It is said that India has been a ‘hot zone’ for the emergence of new zoonotic (animal-derived) pathogens for over a decade. In light of this, discuss the need of strengthening healthcare infrastructure to handle any risk of epidemics in India. Answer Explain, what reverse osmosis (RO) systems are and how do they work? Why… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 17th February 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 16th, 2020
Basmati rice genome sequenced News:Recently,Scientists have mapped the complete genome of two basmati rice varieties. Facts: About the findings: Basmati 334: It comes from Pakistan known to be drought tolerant and resistant to rice-killing bacterial blight. Dom Sufid: It comes from Iran, an aromatic long-grain rice that is one of the most expensive on the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 16th, 2020
Basmati rice genome sequenced
News:Recently,Scientists have mapped the complete genome of two basmati rice varieties. Facts: About the findings: Basmati 334: It comes from Pakistan known to be drought tolerant and resistant to rice-killing bacterial blight. Dom Sufid: It comes from Iran, an aromatic long-grain rice that is one of the most expensive on the market. Further,the most genetic… Continue reading Basmati rice genome sequenced
Kambala
News:Recently,Srinivas Gowda competing in a kambala event has covered 100m in 9.55 seconds ahead of Jamaican Usain Bolt’s world record of 9.58 seconds. Facts: About Kambala: Kambala is an annual festival celebrated in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. The festival involves the traditional buffalo race generally held from November to March. The buffaloes are… Continue reading Kambala
