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. The Hindu Q.2) “As globalization gives way to Asian century and Asia takes a leading position, India could look… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 11th, 2019
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Skill India certifies 500 skilled candidates formally under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
News:Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has distributed Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) certificates to 500 candidates to boost their morale. Facts: About Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL): Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) refers to an assessment process used to evaluate a person’s existing skill sets, knowledge and experience gained either by formal, non-formal or informal learning. It… Continue reading Skill India certifies 500 skilled candidates formally under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
IndAIR-Decades of research on pollution under one roof
News:The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-NEERI) has launched the country’s first interactive online repository called Indian Air quality Interactive Repository (IndAIR). Facts: About IndAIR: The IndAIR aims to make air quality research and studies in an easily accessible web format for the public, media, researchers and academics. The repository has… Continue reading IndAIR-Decades of research on pollution under one roof
Explained:Why Thiruvalluvar matters in Tamil Nadu
News:Recently, the ancient saint Thiruvalluvar has been in the news because of a political issue in Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Thiruvalluvar: Thiruvalluvar also known as Valluvar is a celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher.He is believed to have lived between 3rd-4th century or 8th-9th century. He is best known as the author of Thirukkuṛaḷ, a collection… Continue reading Explained:Why Thiruvalluvar matters in Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Bulbul likely to bring heavy rain to Odisha
News:Cyclone Bulbul has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm causing heavy rain in the coastal districts of Odisha and West Bengal. Facts: About Cyclone Bulbul: Cyclone Bulbul is a severe cyclonic storm over the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal and North Andaman Sea. The cyclone has taken place between Sagar Islands (West Bengal) and… Continue reading Cyclone Bulbul likely to bring heavy rain to Odisha
Explained: The significance of the Feni river MoU between India, Bangladesh
News:Union Cabinet has approved an MoU between India and Bangladesh on the withdrawal of 1.82 cusecs (cubic feet per second) of water from the Feni river by India. Facts: About Feni River: Feni River is a river in southeastern Bangladesh.It is a trans-boundary river with an ongoing dispute about water rights. The Feni River originates… Continue reading Explained: The significance of the Feni river MoU between India, Bangladesh
Indian Ocean Rim Association discusses ways to achieve larger cooperation
News:The 19th Indian Ocean Rim Association COM (Council of Ministers) meeting was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE on November 7,2019. Facts: About the meeting: The meeting was chaired by UAE.The Chairmanship passes from the Republic of South Africa that held the chair between the period 2017-19. The theme of the conference was “Promoting a shared… Continue reading Indian Ocean Rim Association discusses ways to achieve larger cooperation
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #8 November 9, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 9th, 2019
Ozone Depletion and the Montreal Protocol News: NASA and US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists have reported that the annual ozone hole over the Antarctic has been found to be at its smallest since the 1980s Facts: Ozone Layer: Ozone layer, also called ozonosphere is a layer in the stratosphere lying between roughly… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 9th, 2019
Ozone Depletion and the Montreal Protocol
News: NASA and US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists have reported that the annual ozone hole over the Antarctic has been found to be at its smallest since the 1980s Facts: Ozone Layer: Ozone layer, also called ozonosphere is a layer in the stratosphere lying between roughly 15 and 35 km above Earth’s… Continue reading Ozone Depletion and the Montreal Protocol
