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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)

Gujarat anti-terror law gets President assent

News:President has given his assent to the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GCTOC) Bill,2015. Facts: Key Provisions of the bill: The act defines a ‘terrorist act’ as an act committed with the intention to disturb law and order or threaten the unity, integrity, and security of the state. The Act empowers law enforcing… Continue reading Gujarat anti-terror law gets President assent

Speed up delivery of S-400 missiles,India to tell Russia

News:India wants Russia to speed up the delivery schedule of the advanced S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems. Facts: About S-400: India had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia for the purchase of five S-400 systems during the 19th India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit in 2018. S-400 Triumf Missile System is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system… Continue reading Speed up delivery of S-400 missiles,India to tell Russia

‘Indian Tech Startup Ecosystem – Leading Tech in the 20s’

News:According to the report ‘Indian Tech Startup Ecosystem – Leading Tech in the 20s’ by Nasscom,India continues to be the third largest startup ecosystem across the world. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: India continues to be the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, having added more than 1,300 tech startups in 2019. India… Continue reading ‘Indian Tech Startup Ecosystem – Leading Tech in the 20s’

Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launches Skills Build platform in Collaboration with IBM

News:The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has announced the launch of Skills Build platform in collaboration with IBM. Facts: About the platform: The skill builds platform aims to offer diplomas in IT, networking and cloud computing at Industrial Training Institutes(ITI) and National Skill Training Institutes(NSTI).  The platform… Continue reading Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launches Skills Build platform in Collaboration with IBM

Trump administration notifies UN of planned Paris climate accord exit

News: The US has begun the process of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, notifying the UN of its intention to leave. The notification begins a one-year process of exiting the global climate change accord. Facts: About Paris Climate Change Agreement The Paris Agreement was adopted at the UNFCC COP21 held in Paris in 2015. 195… Continue reading Trump administration notifies UN of planned Paris climate accord exit

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 5, 2019

Q.1) “In recent years, attack on stubble burning has increased due to its contribution to rising air pollution.” In light of this discuss how stubble burning cause air pollution. Suggest some measures to tackle stubble burning menace in India. Answers Q.2) “Recent incidents like Pegasus snooping scandal, expose the vulnerability and threat of cyber-crimes to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 5, 2019

Economic slowdown will lighten India’s carbon burden: Study

News: According to an analysis published in Carbon Brief, carbon dioxide emissions in India are poised to grow at their slowest since 2001. There would only be a 2% rise from 2018. Facts: Factors contributing to slow rise in CO2 emissions: Slower growth in coal-based power generation: This is mainly due to fall in Industrial… Continue reading Economic slowdown will lighten India’s carbon burden: Study

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