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
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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
India calls for Speedier Expansion of International Solar Alliance
News: India has called upon more countries to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Facts: About International Solar Alliance (ISA) It was jointly launched by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France in 2015 at UNFCCC CoP 21 Paris, France. It is headquartered at the National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurgaon, Haryana,… Continue reading India calls for Speedier Expansion of International Solar Alliance
The 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). The theme for 2019 Human Rights Day is – Youth Standing up for Human Rights. Additional… Continue reading The world observes Human Rights Day today
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #34 December 10, 2019
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Must Read News Articles I 10th December 2019
GS -1 India up one rank in UN development index According to the Human Development Report released by UNDP India ranks 129 out of 189 countries on the 2019 Human Development Index(HDI) — up one slot from the 130th position last year. Norway occupied the top position in the List. Among India’s neighbours, Sri Lanka… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 10th December 2019
