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
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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
Daily Quiz #44 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 21, 2019
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[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
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 20th, 2019
NITI Aayog to draft roadmap for achieving population stabilisation News: NITI Aayog, in partnership with Population Foundation of India (PFI), is organising a National Consultation titled “Realizing the vision of population stabilization: leaving no one behind”. Facts: Family Planning in India: India was the first country to evolve a government-backed family planning programme in the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 20th, 2019
India had most deaths caused by pollution in 2017: new report
News: Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) 2019 has released Pollution and Health Metrics: Global, Regional and Country Analysis. Facts: Key takeaways: In 2017, pollution was responsible for 15% of all deaths globally. India had the most pollution-related deaths (about 2.3 million) followed by China and Nigeria. Additional Information State of Global Air 2019… Continue reading India had most deaths caused by pollution in 2017: new report
Rhinos to be re-introduced in Uttarakhand
News: The Uttarakhand State Wildlife Board has cleared a proposal by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to introduce rhinoceroses in the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) Facts: About Jim Corbett National Park Jim Corbet National Park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park- the first national park in India. It is located in the… Continue reading Rhinos to be re-introduced in Uttarakhand
Must Read News Articles I 20th December 2019
GS – 1 NITI Aayog seeks ideas on population policy NITI Aayog will hold a national consultation on population stabilisation on Friday to explore ways to strengthen the country’s population policy and family planning programmes. The officials will brain storm over recommendations like treating population stabilisation and familyplanning as a national priority and ensuring intergovernmental… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 20th December 2019
