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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

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 4th, 2020

World Wetlands Day News: The World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February. Facts: Background: the date of adoption of Ramsar Convention on Wetlands on 2nd February, 1971. 2020 Theme: “Wetlands and Biodiversity” Additional Information Ramsar Convention on Wetland (1971): It is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 4th, 2020

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7 PM | Old faultlines new west Asia | 4th February 2020

Context: President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan. More in news: President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East plan, “Peace to Prosperity: A Vision to Improve the Lives of the Palestinian and Israeli People.” West Asia: West Asia includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Georgia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. West Asia or the Middle East routinely makes headlines due… Continue reading 7 PM | Old faultlines new west Asia | 4th February 2020

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SATHI Initiative

News:Department of Science & Technology has launched a scheme called Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes(SATHI). Facts: About SATHI: Aim:To provide shared, professionally managed and strong Science and Technology infrastructure centres in the country which is readily accessible to academia, start-ups, manufacturing, industry and R&D labs. These Centres houses major analytical instruments to provide common… Continue reading SATHI Initiative

CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts

News:Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),a Department of Biotechnology(DBT) backed global coalition is funding research for coronavirus vaccine. Facts: About CEPI: CEPI is a global partnership between public, private, philanthropic and civil society organisations launched at World a Economic forum(WEF), Davos in 2017. It’s aim is to accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious… Continue reading CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts

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