News:Union home minister has chaired the sixth meeting of the Island Development Agency(IDA). Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The meeting reviewed the work progress of the programme “Holistic Development of Islands”. Government has identified 16 islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and 10 in Lakshadweep for holistic development of Islands. The development plan focuses… Continue reading Home minister chairs sixth meeting of Island Development Agency
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Prime Minister names Kolkata Port Trust after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
News:Prime minister has renamed the Kolkata Port Trust after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on the port trust 150th anniversary. Facts: About Kolkata Port Trust: Kolkata Port Trust is an autonomous body under the ministry of shipping, Government of India administered through Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The trust manages two separate dock agglomerations – the… Continue reading Prime Minister names Kolkata Port Trust after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Rajasthan to get first biotech park soon
News:Rajasthan will soon get its first biotechnology park and incubation centre as memorandum of understanding will be signed with the Centre’s Department of Biotechnology. Facts: About the Biotech Park in Rajasthan: The Biotech park and incubation centre is expected to enable the State government to take up research in the field of biotechnology and provide… Continue reading Rajasthan to get first biotech park soon
Retail inflation at 5-year high of 7.3% in December
News:The retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index(CPI) has reached a five and a half year high of 7.35% in December 2019. Facts: Reasons for rise in retail inflation: The rise in retail inflation is primarily due to increase in Consumer food price inflation to 14.12% in December 2019.This is the highest since 17.89% in… Continue reading Retail inflation at 5-year high of 7.3% in December
Bull tamers gear up for jallikattu
News:Jallikattu, a popular bull taming sport held during Pongal is all set to take place in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Jallikattu: Jallikattu is called as Eru thazuval or embracing the bull.The festival is a Tamil custom celebrated on the day of Mattu Pongal,the day after Pongal (harvest festival). The term ‘jallikattu,’ comes… Continue reading Bull tamers gear up for jallikattu
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 13, 2020
1. What is carbon tax? Do you think carbon tax can help in reducing air pollution in India? Suggest some measures to reduce air pollution in India. DownToEarth 2. What is financial inclusion? What are the challenges to financial inclusion in India? Discuss various government measures for the same. The Hindu 3. The spread of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 13, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 13th, 2020
India’s under-5 mortality of girls exceeds that of boys, unlike global trend, says report News: United Nations (UN) inter-agency group for child mortality released a report titled ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’ Facts: ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’: Key Takeaways Global: Globally, 85% of deaths among children and young adolescents in 2018 occurred… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 13th, 2020
India’s under-5 mortality of girls exceeds that of boys, unlike global trend, says report
News: United Nations (UN) inter-agency group for child mortality released a report titled ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’ Facts: ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’: Key Takeaways Global: Globally, 85% of deaths among children and young adolescents in 2018 occurred in the first five years of life Half of all under-5 deaths in 2018… Continue reading India’s under-5 mortality of girls exceeds that of boys, unlike global trend, says report
Kaziranga records 96 species of wetland birds
News: According to the second wetland bird count, conducted by officials of the Kaziranga National Park, the park has 96 species of wetland birds. Facts: About Kaziranga National Park Location: Spread across parts of Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam. Major Rivers: Brahmaputra, Diphlu, Mora Diphlu and Mora Dhansiri. Perennial wetlands: Sohola (largest), Borbeel, Kawoimari,… Continue reading Kaziranga records 96 species of wetland birds
Explained: NASA’s Artemis mission
News: NASA wants to send the first woman and the next man to the Moon by the year 2024 under the Artemis lunar exploration program Facts: About ARTEMIS ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun. Objectives: Establishing of lunar outpost Investigating the Moon’s resources and how they… Continue reading Explained: NASA’s Artemis mission
