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India, Russia to conclude mutual logistics agreement

News:India and Russia are expected to conclude the Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support(ARLS). Facts: About Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support(ARLS): The Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support(ARLS) is a proposed Military Logistics Support Agreement(MLSA) between India and Russia. The agreement aims to simplify interoperability and enable military platforms to receive support and supplies across bases in… Continue reading India, Russia to conclude mutual logistics agreement

Explained: Why must India have a National Registry of Voluntary Organ Donors?

News:Recently,Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Centre to implement the Transplant of Human Organs and Tissues Act,1994 and to also consider the recommendations of an Expert Committee. Facts: About the Transplant of Human Organs and Tissues Act,1994: The act governs the transplantation of human organs and tissues in India including the donation of… Continue reading Explained: Why must India have a National Registry of Voluntary Organ Donors?

Union Minister for Rural Development releases ‘Wastelands Atlas’ – 2019

News: The Ministry of Rural Development has released the Wastelands Atlas – 2019 Facts: About Wastelands Atlas: The Westland Atlas is prepared by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development in collaboration with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Department of Space. Wastelands Atlases of India were previously published in 2000, 2005, 2010 &… Continue reading Union Minister for Rural Development releases ‘Wastelands Atlas’ – 2019

‘Visibly elusive’ Bengal tree frog gets recorded as new species

News: Herpetologists have discovered a new species of tree frog from West Bengal. It has been named Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog (Polypedates bengalensis). Facts: About Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog (Polypedates bengalensis): It belongs to the genus Polypedates- a genus of tree frog found throughout South and Southeast Asia. The frog’s body colour is… Continue reading ‘Visibly elusive’ Bengal tree frog gets recorded as new species

Delhi Air Pollution: End stubble burning immediately, orders SC

News: The Supreme Court has asked the governments of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to immediately stop their farmers from stubble burning. Facts: Stubble Burning: It is the practice of intentionally setting fire to residues which remains after the harvest of a crop. It is usually done to clear the field quickly for the next… Continue reading Delhi Air Pollution: End stubble burning immediately, orders SC

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 4, 2019

Q.1) “Maritime security and connectivity in Indo-Pacific region are the priority areas that need to be focused for India’s economic growth and sustainable development.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “An effective response to prevent climate change and reduce air pollution is to make investment in urban mobility.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) As misuse of sedition laws by politicians… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 4, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 5th, 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. The Hindu Q.2) “Recent incidents like Pegasus snooping scandal, expose the vulnerability and threat of cyber-crimes to… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 5th, 2019

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