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Must Read News Articles I 21st December 2019

GS-2 Uneasy nation, lines within The author states that “It is bitterly disappointing to see our resources, attention, and energies being frittered away on far-less urgent but inflammatory issues related to religion, places of worship and even bovine welfare. These may garner votes but we cannot evade the reality that unless India’s national leadership focuses… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 21st December 2019

JIGYASA program

News:Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) has been collaborating with several scientists and research scholars in implementing the JIGYASA program. Facts: About JIGYASA program: Jigyasa is a student-scientist connect programme launched by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) in collaboration with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan(KVS). The programme aims to connect school students and scientists as well… Continue reading JIGYASA program

Hydroponics

Hydroponics comes from two Greek words ‘hydro’ meaning water and ‘ponos’ meaning labor. Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants without soil by using water solvent which consists of mineral nutrients. It can include an aggregate substrate, or growing media, such as vermiculite, coconut coir, or perlite. Hydroponic production systems are used by small farmers,… Continue reading Hydroponics

US gives ‘narrow exemption’ to India from sanctions on Chabahar for aid: Official

News:According to US officials,the US has provided a rare exemption to India from sanctions on the Chabahar port in Iran. Facts: About Chabahar port: Chabahar port is a seaport in Chabahar in South-Eastern Iran.Its location lies in the Gulf of Oman.It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the ocean. The Chabahar Agreement… Continue reading US gives ‘narrow exemption’ to India from sanctions on Chabahar for aid: Official

Centre urged to treat KLIP as a national project

News:Recently,Telangana State government has requested the Central Government to treat Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project(KLIP) as a National Project. Facts: About Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project: Kaleshwaram Multipurpose Lift Irrigation Project of Telanagna was initiated in 2016 on the Godavari River. It is touted as the world’s largest multi-stage, multi-purpose lift irrigation project. The project will support… Continue reading Centre urged to treat KLIP as a national project

Explained:The Silver Line Project

News:The Ministry of Railways has granted in-principle approval for the ‘Silver Line’ project,a proposal of the Kerala government. Facts: About Silver line project The Silver line project involves laying the 532 km long railway lines from Kasaragod in the north of Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram in the south. This will connect the major districts and towns… Continue reading Explained:The Silver Line Project

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 21, 2019

1. “Population stabilisation efforts need to address existing socio-cultural barriers and ensure multi-sectoral participation.” Comment. The Hindu 2. What do you understand by the term disinvestment? Critically examine the policy of disinvestment in India. The Hindu 3. Discuss various measures undertaken by the government to curb and control black money. To what extent have these… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 21, 2019

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 21, 2019

“Population stabilisation efforts need to address existing socio-cultural barriers and ensure multi-sectoral participation.” Comment. Answer What do you understand by the term disinvestment? Critically examine the policy of disinvestment in India. Answer Discuss various measures undertaken by the government to curb and control black money. To what extent have these measures been able to address… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 21, 2019

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