GS – 1 Safeguarding the idea of India The editorial argues that the nations current social and political predicament poses and existential challenge. GS -2 Scoring a foreign policy self goal The editorial highlights that the government political expediency over the Citizenship Act has landed India in an unenviable diplomatic spot today. Spotting an opportunity… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 6th January 2020
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Explained: What carbon numbers mean for climate target
News: According to State of Forest Report (SFR) 2019, carbon stock in India’s forests have increased from 7.08 billion tonnes in 2017, to 7.124 billion tonnes in 2019. Facts: Carbon stock is the quantity of carbon contained in a carbon pool. Carbon pool: It is a reservoir or system which has the capacity to accumulate… Continue reading Explained: What carbon numbers mean for climate target
Telling Numbers: Projected drop in male tobacco use underlines shifting trends
News: World Health Organization has launched “Global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025 third edition” Facts: Key highlights: The tobacco use prevalence was at 33.3% in 2000 and is projected to reach 20.9% in 2025. India had a 44% prevalence of tobacco use in 2000, and, this is expected to reduce to… Continue reading Telling Numbers: Projected drop in male tobacco use underlines shifting trends
GeM Samvaad and GeM
News: A capacity building programme was conducted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) on GeM. Facts: About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Launched in 2016, it is an e-marketplace for procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various Government Departments / Organizations / PSUs. Aim: to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed… Continue reading GeM Samvaad and GeM
Bhitarkanika census finds an increase of 15 saltwater crocodiles from last year
News: According to official estimates, the population of the saltwater or estuarine crocodile has increased in the water bodies of Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park to 1,757 Facts: About Bhitarkanika National Park · It is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha It is inundated by the rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra, Pathsala. It… Continue reading Bhitarkanika census finds an increase of 15 saltwater crocodiles from last year
EVALI (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury)
News: According to Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a US federal agency, the number of deaths due to EVALI, in the USA, rose to 55. Facts: About EVALI An acronym for e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury. The term was coined by Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2019. Symptoms:… Continue reading EVALI (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury)
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 6, 2020
What are the advantages of offshore wind energy projects to onshore projects? What are the challenges for offshore projects in India? Answer What are the major causes of forest fires in India? Discuss its impact on the forest ecosystem. Suggest some measures to tackle it. Answer Discuss the reasons behind the success of Swachh Bharat… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 6, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 5th, 2020
Eight states finalise action plan for agri export policy: Govt News:Government has said that eight states including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Karnataka have finalised the action plan for agriculture export policy. Facts: About Agriculture Export Policy: The Union Cabinet chaired had approved the Agriculture Export Policy in 2018. The policy aims to harness export… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 5th, 2020
Eight states finalise action plan for agri export policy: Govt
News:Government has said that eight states including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Karnataka have finalised the action plan for agriculture export policy. Facts: About Agriculture Export Policy: The Union Cabinet had approved the Agriculture Export Policy in 2018. The policy aims to harness export potential of Indian agriculture through suitable policy instruments to make India… Continue reading Eight states finalise action plan for agri export policy: Govt
Isro signs pact with astrophysics institute to set up optical Telescopes
News:The Indian Space Research Organization has signed a pact with Indian Institute of Astrophysics to establish an optical telescope under Project NETRA. Facts: About Project NETRA: Project NETRA is an early warning system in space to detect debris and other hazards to Indian satellites. Under the project,the ISRO plans to put up many observational facilities:… Continue reading Isro signs pact with astrophysics institute to set up optical Telescopes
