Context: Urbanisation and rising risk of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs). More in news: A recent Lancet study issues a dire warning of the devastation that Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are likely to wreak if timely action is not taken to slow down its current rapid rise. Urbanisation: Urbanisation is an increase in the number of people living in… Continue reading 7 PM | Rapid urbanization has meant more problems than prosperity | 19th November, 2019
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National Policy on Biofuels
News: The government had notified new National Policy on Biofuels in 2018. Facts: About National Biofuel Policy 2018: Salient Features: The Policy categorises biofuels as: Basic biofuels- First Generation (1G) bioethanol and; biodiesel Advanced Biofuels- Second Generation (2G) ethanol, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to drop-in fuels, Third Generation (3G) biofuels, bio-CNG etc. It expands the… Continue reading National Policy on Biofuels
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #16 November 19, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 18th, 2019
SAANS aims to reduce child mortality due to Pneumonia News:Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) has launched SAANS campaign to reduce child mortality due to pneumonia. Facts: About SAANS campaign: SAANS stands for Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully. The campaign aims to create mass awareness about the most effective solutions for… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 18th, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 18th, 2019
“Failure of state administration and mismanagement of water resources in urban cities hasled tounsafe and poor drinking water quality endangering lives of many.” Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/only-mumbai-meets-drinking-water-quality-standards/article29992150.ece?homepage=true “The recent National Education Policy document, despite its lacunae, is a vast improvement over earlier education policies.” Comment. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/treating-education-as-a-public-good/article29986292.ece Discuss the role and mandate of National Disaster Response… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 18th, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 18, 2019
“Failure of state administration and mismanagement of water resources in urban cities hasled tounsafe and poor drinking water quality endangering lives of many.” Comment. Answer “The recent National Education Policy document, despite its lacunae, is a vast improvement over earlier education policies.” Comment. Answer Discuss the role and mandate of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 18, 2019
Daily Quiz #15 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 18 , 2019
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SAANS aims to reduce child mortality due to Pneumonia
News:Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) has launched SAANS campaign to reduce child mortality due to pneumonia. Facts: About SAANS campaign: SAANS stands for Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully. The campaign aims to create mass awareness about the most effective solutions for pneumonia prevention like breastfeeding, age appropriate complementary feeding, immunization… Continue reading SAANS aims to reduce child mortality due to Pneumonia
India for higher indigenous content in Ka-226 choppers
News:India wants higher indigenous content in the Kamov-226T light utility choppers which are to be jointly built in India with Russia. Facts: About the Deal: India and Russia had signed the deal for 200 Kamov KA-226T light utility helicopters during Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Russia in 2015. Under the deal,Russia will supply 60 Kamov… Continue reading India for higher indigenous content in Ka-226 choppers
Union Home minister inaugurates the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’
News:Union Minister for Home Affairs has inaugurated the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ in New Delhi. Facts: About Aadi Mahotsav: Aadi Mahotsav is a National Tribal Festival.It is a joint initiative of Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED). The objective of the festival is to celebrate, cherish and… Continue reading Union Home minister inaugurates the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’
