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
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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
UJALA & Street Lighting National Programme Completed Five Successful years of Illuminating India
News:Government of India’s UJALA scheme and Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) of the central government has completed five successful years. Facts: About UJALA: UJALA stands for Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All.The scheme was launched in 2015. Aim:It aims at promoting efficient usage of energy consumption, energy savings and efficient lighting for all. Implementation:Electricity… Continue reading UJALA & Street Lighting National Programme Completed Five Successful years of Illuminating India
National Pension Scheme for traders fails to gain traction
News:The National Pension Scheme for traders also called the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana has failed to gain traction among the traders. Facts: The Government has set a target of 50 lakh enrolment by the end of March 2020.However,only 25,000 persons have applied so far. Among all states Uttar Pradesh has the highest number… Continue reading National Pension Scheme for traders fails to gain traction
