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Must Read News Articles I 11th December 2019

GS 2 SC flag delay in appointment of judges The Supreme court in its judicial order has flagged issue of delay in appointment of judges in India. It has said that 213 names recommended for appointment to various High courts are pending with the government/SC Collegium. Delay in appointment of High Court Judges may affect… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 11th December 2019

National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)

News:Central Ground Water Board(CGWB) is implementing ‘National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) for aquifer mapping in the country. Facts: About NAQUIM: National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) was launched in 2012 by the Ministry of Water Resources(now Ministry of Jal Shakti). The programme aims to identify and map aquifers at the micro level to quantify… Continue reading National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)

Report on ‘enclaves’ highlights gaps in promise and delivery

News:More than four years after the Land Boundary Agreement(LBA) between India and Bangladesh, a report released by civil rights organisations has found that the situation in erstwhile enclaves states is not good. Facts: About the Land Boundary agreement: The Prime ministers of India and Bangladesh had signed the Land Boundary Agreement in 1974 to exchange… Continue reading Report on ‘enclaves’ highlights gaps in promise and delivery

New Zealand volcano eruption:White Island

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

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

[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

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