News:Recently,a volcanic eruption has taken place at White Island in New Zealand. Facts: About White Island: White Island has been classified as New Zealand’s most active volcano since 1976.The Island is also called as Whakaari. The island is located in the Bay of Plenty, about 48km (29 miles) from the east coast of New Zealand’s… Continue reading New Zealand volcano eruption:White Island
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World economy is slowing down, UNCTAD’s new statistics say
News:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) has released its Handbook of Statistics report. Facts: About the report: The report provides a wide range of statistics and indicators relevant to the analysis of international trade, investment, maritime transport and development. Key takeaways from the report: The report has predicted that the World gross domestic… Continue reading World economy is slowing down, UNCTAD’s new statistics say
Supreme Court flags delay in appointment of judges
News:The Supreme Court of India in its judicial order has taken serious note of the government sitting over names reiterated by the CJI-led collegium for appointment as high court judges. Facts: What did the Supreme Court said? The Supreme Court in its judicial order has said that the 213 names recommended for appointment to various… Continue reading Supreme Court flags delay in appointment of judges
Daily Quiz #35 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 11, 2019
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 11, 2019
1. “The problem with global environmental policies is that the climate treaties consider and focus on symptoms, rather than the cause.” Elaborate. The Hindu 2. Differentiate between retributive justice and restorative justice. Discuss why restorative justice is as important as retributive justice? The Hindu 3. “The UN development report indicate that prejudices and social beliefs… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 11, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 11, 2019
“The problem with global environmental policies is that the climate treaties consider and focus on symptoms, rather than the cause.” Elaborate. Answer Differentiate between retributive justice and restorative justice. Discuss why restorative justice is as important as retributive justice? Answer “The UN development report indicate that prejudices and social beliefs obstruct gender equality.” In light… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 11, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 10th, 2019
World observes Human Rights Day today News: Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on 10th December Facts: About Human Rights Day Human Rights Day marks the day on which the United Nations General Assembly, in 1948, adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Theme for 2019 Human Rights Day is – Youth Standing… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 10th, 2019
Energy Conservation Week
News: National energy Conservation week will be held from December 14th to December 20th, 2019 Facts: About National Energy Conservation Day The National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on December 14 since 1991. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, spearheads the celebrations. Additional Information: Initiatives to Promote Energy… Continue reading Energy Conservation Week
ISRO to launch spy satellite, 9 foreign customer satellites on Dec 11
News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch RISAT-2BR1 and nine foreign satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on December 11. Facts: About RISAT-2BR1 RISAT-2BR1 is a Radar imaging earth observation satellite weighing about 628 kg. It will be launched aboard PSLV-C48. It has a synthetic aperture radar to provide… Continue reading ISRO to launch spy satellite, 9 foreign customer satellites on Dec 11
India up one rank in UN development index
News: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released Human Development Index 2019. Facts: Key takeaways: Norway ranked first in HDI 2019, followed by Switzerland and Ireland. Burundi ranked last (189) India ranked 129 out of 189 countries in 2019. HDI value was 0.647. India had ranked 130 in 2018. Among India’s neighbours, Sri Lanka ranked 71,… Continue reading India up one rank in UN development index
