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Must Read News Articles I 4th January 2020

GS -2 Defining the legalisation of the unjustifiable The article highlights that the Citizenship Act protest are a reminder that civil liberties and rights apply to even those whom the state may hate. Missing the wood: On Anti CAA resolution in Kerala Assembly The editorial argues that rather than denouncing Kerala’s CAA resolution, Centre must… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 4th January 2020

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 4, 2020

Poor sanitation is a major reason for poor health of the population in Indian cities. Elaborate. Also suggest some measures to improve the situation. Answer With a coastline expanding around 7500 Km India needs to replicate the successes in space exploration to the oceans as well. Discuss the need and importance of ocean exploration for… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 4, 2020

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 3rd, 2020

RBI launches mobile app MANI  News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a mobile app called MANI’ (Mobile Aided Note Identifier) Facts: About MANI’ (Mobile Aided Note Identifier) It seeks to aid visually impaired persons in identifying denomination of currency notes. It can scan currency notes using the camera of the mobile phone… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 3rd, 2020

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Northeast monsoon ends, country records 30 per cent surplus rain

News: Northeast monsoon ended with an overall surplus About Northeast monsoon season It is a season of winter rainfall experienced in south-eastern peninsular India. Time for NE Monsoon: October to December Regions: Tamil Nadu (including Puducherry), Kerala, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and South Interior Karnataka.  Mechanism: o   The northeast trade winds prevail over India… Continue reading Northeast monsoon ends, country records 30 per cent surplus rain

Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP)

News: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas signed contracts for 7 blocks, awarded under Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) Bid Round – IV. Facts: Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP): Launched in 2016, OALP, is a part of Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP).   It is aimed at enabling faster survey and assessment of areas with… Continue reading Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP)

Palau is first country to ban ‘reef toxic’ sun cream

News: Palau has become the first country to ban sun cream that is harmful to corals and sea life. Facts: The ban covers chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate used in sunscreen These chemicals are toxic to wildlife species such as corals, fish, and macroalgae. They can cause: o   corals to become more susceptible… Continue reading Palau is first country to ban ‘reef toxic’ sun cream

Assam state zoo first to breed endangered Hargila

News: The Assam State Zoo and wildlife NGO Aaranyak has jointly bred a pair of Greater Adjutant (Hargila) chicks in an artificial platform within the zoo enclosure.  Facts: About Greater Adjutant Stork (Hargila): It is found in a few isolated pockets in Assam and Bihar in India and PrekToal in Cambodia.  IUCN status: Endangered  It… Continue reading Assam state zoo first to breed endangered Hargila

PM dedicates 5 DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories to the Nation

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated 5 DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories (DYSLs) to the nation. Facts: About DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories (DYSLs) The DYSLs are located in five cities: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. These labs will work on a key advanced technology of importance to the development of futuristic defence systems. This… Continue reading PM dedicates 5 DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories to the Nation

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