News: Chinese researchers, based on the Red List criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), have concluded that Chinese Paddlefish are extinct. Facts: Chinese paddlefish, also known as the Chinese swordfish lived in Yangtze River in China. It dates back 200 million years. The researchers estimate that it became functionally extinct by… Continue reading A Giant fish is declared extinct — how do scientists conclude that?
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 11, 2020
What is Corporate Governance? What are the weaknesses in corporate governance in India? Also, discuss the importance of ethically-based corporate governance. Answer What are the major varieties of coal in India? Discuss various issues associated with coal mining in India? Answer Discuss the role and significance of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). How it would… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 11, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 10th, 2020
Ghataprabha River News: Migratory birds from Siberia spotted at Ghataprabha River. Facts: About Ghataprabha River It is a right-bank tributary of the Krishna River. It originates from the Western Ghats and joins the river Krishna at Chikksangam, Karnataka. It forms Gokak Falls in Belgaum District of Karnataka. It has a hydroelectric and irrigational dam at Hidkal.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 10th, 2020
Annual Crime in India Report 2018
News: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) published the Annual Crime in India Report 2018 Facts: Key highlights Overall crime in India increased 1.3% in 2018 compared to 2017 crime rate per lakh population was 383.5 in 2018 Uttar Pradesh accounted for most number of crime against women followed by Maharashtra and West Bengal Madhya… Continue reading Annual Crime in India Report 2018
Northeast gas pipeline grid project
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a Capital Grant as the Viability Gap Funding to Indradhanush Gas Grid Ltd for setting up the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid. North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura Cities covered: Guwahati, Itanagar, Kohima, Dimapur,… Continue reading Northeast gas pipeline grid project
Centre notifies new Wetland Conservation Rules
News: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has put forward Guidelines for implementing Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 Facts: Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 Key Features: Prohibits conversion for non-wetland uses, setting up or expansion of industries in wetland areas. Prohibits disposal of construction and demolition waste within the wetlands. Each… Continue reading Centre notifies new Wetland Conservation Rules
Declare Goa sanctuaries as ‘tiger reserve’: Activists
News: Activists from Goa have demanded that certain areas in wildlife sanctuaries of the state be notified as ‘tiger reserve’. Facts: Background: In 2017, Goa government had sent a proposal to Centre, according to which 500 Sq.km area of Mhadei, Netravali and Cotigao sanctuaries and some part of Mahaveer National Park was to be declared… Continue reading Declare Goa sanctuaries as ‘tiger reserve’: Activists
Ghataprabha River
News: Migratory birds from Siberia spotted at Ghataprabha River. Facts: About Ghataprabha River It is a right-bank tributary of the Krishna River. It originates from the Western Ghats and joins the river Krishna at Chikksangam, Karnataka. It forms Gokak Falls in Belgaum District of Karnataka. It has a hydroelectric and irrigational dam at Hidkal. Additional… Continue reading Ghataprabha River
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 10, 2020
1. What is strategic disinvestment? Discuss its need and significance for Indian economy. Indian Express 2. What is quasi-federalism? Is India a quasi-federal state? The Hindu 3. Despite differences, India and China need to come together for a multilateral, rules based world order. Comment. The Hindu 4. Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 10, 2020
7 PM |CDS and the path to jointmanship| 10th January 2020
Context: The creation of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). More in news: PM Modi announced the creation of India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post last Independence Day from the Red Fort, New Delhi. The outgoing Indian army chief, General Bipin Rawat, assumed the four-star post on December 31, 2019. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS):… Continue reading 7 PM |CDS and the path to jointmanship| 10th January 2020
