News: Economic Survey 2019-20 has said that the number of stubble-burning incidents (61,332) in 2019 was the least in four years. However, the survey highlights agricultural residue burning as a “major concern”. Facts: Stubble Burning: It is the practice of intentionally setting fire to residues that remains after the harvest of a crop. It is… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-20: What it says on stubble burning
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February 2020
1. Discuss how art and literature influenced India’s freedom struggle? Answer 2. Freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 (1) of the Constitution is not an absolute right; it comes with safeguards outlined under Article 19 (2). What are these safeguards? Discuss their need and significance. Answer 3. Mindless unsustainable sand mining has become a… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February 2020
Daily Quiz #77 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 1, 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #77 February 1, 2020
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February, 2020
1. Discuss how art and literature influenced India’s freedom struggle? The Hindu 2. Freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 (1) of the Constitution is not an absolute right; it comes with safeguards outlined under Article 19 (2). What are these safeguards? Discuss their need and significance. The Hindu 3. Mindless unsustainable sand mining has become a… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 31th, 2020
Indian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history News: Wildlife researchers recently documented the presence of an Indian gaur in the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), Maharashtra. Facts: Indian gaur World’s largest and tallest wild bovines Listed as Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 IUCN Status: Vulnerable Explained:… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 31th, 2020
New mission to take first peek at Sun’s poles: NASA
News: NASA, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), will launch Solar Orbiter spacecraft on 7th February 2020 to get the first-ever pictures of the Sun’s north and south poles.. Facts: About Solar Orbiter Aim: To perform close-up, high-resolution studies of Sun and inner heliosphere. Objectives: Study solar wind and where does the coronal… Continue reading New mission to take first peek at Sun’s poles: NASA
Govt gives nod to amendments in National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the amendments in the National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019 Facts: The Bill seeks to repeal the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 Key features of the bill: Sets up the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) which will frame policies for regulating medical institutions and homoeopathic medical professionals. Sets up… Continue reading Govt gives nod to amendments in National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019
Explained: The debate over UN’s new rules for ships in the Arctic region
News: International Maritime Organization (IMO) put forward new regulations, called IMO 2020 Facts: IMO 2020 Bans ships from using fuels with a sulphur content above 0.5 per cent, compared with 3.5 per cent previously. Only ships fitted with sulphur-cleaning devices, known as scrubbers, are allowed to continue burning high-sulphur fuel. Ships can opt for cleaner… Continue reading Explained: The debate over UN’s new rules for ships in the Arctic region
Explained: What is Economic Survey, and why is it important?
News: The Economic Survey for 2019-2020 will be tabled in Parliament on Friday (January 31). Facts: About the Economic Survey It is a report the government presents on the state of the economy in the past one year, the key challenges it anticipates, and their possible solutions. It is prepared by the Economic Division of… Continue reading Explained: What is Economic Survey, and why is it important?
