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Only 7 in 100 anganwadi beneficiaries are in cities

News:According to Right to Information(RTI) query,for every 100 anganwadi beneficiaries in the country,only seven are in urban areas. Facts: There are a total of 7.95 crore beneficiaries of the anganwadi scheme in the country as on September 30,2019. However,only 55 lakh were registered at urban anganwadis.This is because of an acute paucity of anganwadi centres… Continue reading Only 7 in 100 anganwadi beneficiaries are in cities

One in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime: WHO report

News: WHO and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have released two reports to mark World Cancer Day (4 February): “Report on Cancer: Setting priorities, investing wisely and providing care for all” and “World Cancer Report: Cancer research for cancer prevention” Facts: Key takeaways: World Cancer Report: Cancer research for cancer prevention Global: In… Continue reading One in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime: WHO report

Centre to bar domestic RO systems in places where tap water meets BIS norms

News: Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change has published a draft notification that prohibits users from installing membrane-based water purification, mainly reverse osmosis, systems in their homes if the water meets the Bureau of Indian Standards’ drinking water norms. Facts: Membrane-based water purification It is a process that removes unwanted constituents from water using… Continue reading Centre to bar domestic RO systems in places where tap water meets BIS norms

Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)

News: Finance Minister, in her budget speech has said that the government was abolishing an anti-dumping duty that was levied on imports of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Facts: About Purified Terephthalic Acid It is a chemical used to make various products, including polyester fabrics.  It makes up for around 70-80% of a polyester product like… Continue reading Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)

Explained: What is the locust attack destroying crops in several countries?

News: Pakistan and Somalia have declared locust emergencies. Facts: About Locust Locusts are a group of short-horned grasshoppers. They multiply in numbers as they migrate long distances in destructive swarms.  Four species of locusts are found in India: Desert locust, Migratory locust, and Bombay Locust and Tree locust. Desert locust is regarded as the most… Continue reading Explained: What is the locust attack destroying crops in several countries?

[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 5th February 2020

1. Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is important for Indian security. In light of this, discuss India’s policy of ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’ (SAGAR) for IOR islands. Answer 2. What is cooperative federalism?  Discuss various roadblocks to cooperative federalism in India. How can it be strengthened in India? Answer 3. Discuss various… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 5th February 2020

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 5th February 2020

1. Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is important for Indian security. In light of this, discuss the importance of India’s policy of ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’ (SAGAR) for IOR islands. The Hindu 2. What is cooperative federalism?  Discuss various roadblocks to cooperative federalism in India. How can it be further strengthened in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 5th February 2020

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