News:The Ministry of Environment is undertaking a mass cleanliness drive in 50 identified beaches under the Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan. Facts: About Swachh – Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan: The objective of the abhiyaan is to make beaches clean and create awareness amongst people about the importance of coastal ecosystems. The identified beaches are in 10… Continue reading Students clean up beaches as part of ‘Nirmal Tat Abhiyaan’
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Daily Quiz #10 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 12 , 2019
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India worst affected by climate change among G20 says report
News: A study titled ‘Brown to Green’ by Climate Transparency (CT) has said that India is worst affected by climate change among G20 countries. Facts: Key Takeaways from the study India, Russia, France, Italy and Germany are the top 5 for average climate related annual deaths at 3,661. India, China, EU, Indonesia, Russia, Saudi Arabia… Continue reading India worst affected by climate change among G20 says report
Centre forms committee to draft new water policy
News: The Jal Shakti Ministry has finalised a committee to draft a new National Water Policy (NWP). Facts: About the Committee: It will be chaired by Mihir Shah, who is a former Planning Commission member and a water expert. The committee has 10 principal members, including Shashi Shekhar, a former secretary of Water Resources, and… Continue reading Centre forms committee to draft new water policy
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 11, 2019
Q.1) “According to a recent report, maternal death rate in India is declining.” Discuss what led to such a decline? Also suggest some measures needed to further reduce the Maternal Mortality rate towards Sustainable development goal. Answers Q.2) “As globalisation gives way to Asian century and Asia takes a leading position, India could look to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 11, 2019
Must Read News Articles-November 12th 2019
GS-2 Capacity-building programme for Afghan diplomats begins Two-week intensive course is part of India-China initiative Anaemia among men a major public health problem Its prevalence is 23.2% among men, finds study The extra mile: on Kartarpur corridor Kartarpur corridor has realised the dream of devout Sikhs, but done little for India-Pak. ties GS-3 Committee to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 12th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 12th, 2019
Q.1) “Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the most significant challenges the world faces today.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Paddy stubble burning in states neighbouring Delhi, is being seen as one of the reasons for the smog in the national capital. Change to a less water-guzzling crop will help address stubble burning.” Do you… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 12th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #9 November 11, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 11th, 2019
Explained: What is Article 142, invoked by SC to give land for a mosque? News:The Supreme Court referring to the demolition of the Babri Masjid at the disputed site has said that it was invoking Article 142 to ensure that a wrong committed must be remedied. Facts: The Supreme Court had used extraordinary powers granted… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 11th, 2019
7 PM | Coastal Flooding: As the seas come closer | 11th November, 2019
Context: Coastal flooding More in news: The study estimates that by 2050, without dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, at least 300 million people across the world, that is more than three times the currently accepted number of 80 million, will be at risk of annual coastal flooding. The new study by Scott Kulp and… Continue reading 7 PM | Coastal Flooding: As the seas come closer | 11th November, 2019
