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Must Read News Articles-November 7th 2019

GS-2 India, Russia to form aftersales support groups India and Russia on Wednesday agreed to form specific working groups for aftersales support of key defence platforms and intensify efforts to finalise a cooperation programme for 2021-2030. ‘Give report on CIC postings’ SC has asked the govt. to look beyond retired bureaucrats An unwanted booster dose… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 7th 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 7th, 2019

Q.1) “With rising pollution levels in Indian cities, India needs a Clean Air Act and an autonomous new body to enforce it.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Without any harmony and co-ordination among various institutions and bodies, a society cannot progress and live in peace.” Discuss in the light of recent brawl between Delhi police and… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 7th, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 6th, 2019

Explained:How China proposes to treat Alzheimer’s with new drug News:Recently,China has approved the world’s first multi-targeting and carbohydrate-based drug GV-971 for Alzheimer’s disease. Facts: About Drug GV-971: The drug has been extracted from brown algae and can treat mild to moderate forms of Alzheimer’s disease and improve cognition. It is the world’s first multi targeting… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 6th, 2019

7 PM | What makes doing business easier | 6th November, 2019

Context: Ease of doing Business Report and improvements India made. More in news: India’s rank jumps 14 places in World Bank’s ease of doing business ranking. India’s ranking improved 79 places from 142nd in 2014 to 63rd for 2020, a record for a major economy Ease of doing Business Report: Ease of doing business is… Continue reading 7 PM | What makes doing business easier | 6th November, 2019

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First ever ‘BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave’

News: The first ever ‘BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave’ will be held at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on   7-8 November 2019. Facts: About BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave’: The conclave is expected to explore the possibility of increasing economic cooperation by furthering EXIM trade and coastal shipping.  It will also discuss on various investment opportunities, best practices adopted for… Continue reading First ever ‘BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave’

Ban proposed on sale, ads of junk foods in school

News: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft regulations titled Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019. Facts: Key provisions of Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019. Foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) cannot… Continue reading Ban proposed on sale, ads of junk foods in school

Explained:How China proposes to treat Alzheimer’s with new drug

News:Recently,China has approved the world’s first multi-targeting and carbohydrate-based drug GV-971 for Alzheimer’s disease. Facts: About Drug GV-971: The drug has been extracted from brown algae and can treat mild to moderate forms of Alzheimer’s disease and improve cognition. It is the world’s first multi targeting drug.The drug can be taken orally by the patients.… Continue reading Explained:How China proposes to treat Alzheimer’s with new drug

South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme(SACEP)

News:Union Minister of Environment and Forest and Climate Change has attended the 15th meeting of the Governing Council of South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) in Dhaka,Bangladesh. Facts: About SACEP: South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is an intergovernmental organization.It is headquartered in Colombo,SriLanka. It was established in 1982 by the governments of South Asia… Continue reading South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme(SACEP)

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