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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

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 4th, 2019

First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2) News: The first ever container cargo consignment will sail on National Waterway-2 from Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) terminal at Pandu in Guwahati on 4 November, 2019. Facts: About National waterways in India As per the National Waterways… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 4th, 2019

7 PM | Niti Aayog’s Aspirational Districts Programme is a laboratory for governance reform| 4th November, 2019

Context: NITI Aayog’s Transformation of Aspirational Districts Programme More in news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 6 will review the performance of 30 of the 117 most underdeveloped districts in the country on various indicators such as health, nutrition, education and agriculture. These districts were identified by the Niti Aayog and come under the… Continue reading 7 PM | Niti Aayog’s Aspirational Districts Programme is a laboratory for governance reform| 4th November, 2019

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First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2)

News: The first ever container cargo consignment will sail on National Waterway-2 from Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) terminal at Pandu in Guwahati on 4 November, 2019. Facts: About National waterways in India As per the National Waterways Act, 2016, 111 have been declared as National Waterways (NW).… Continue reading First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2)

Indian Army to have first Dhanush regiment by March 2020

News: The Indian Army will have the first regiment, using Dhanush artillery guns, in place by March 2020 Facts: About Dhanush Artillery Guns Dhanush is the first indigenous long-range artillery gun. It has been developed by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), Kolkata and manufactured by the Jabalpur-based Gun Carriage Factory. The design of Dhanush is based… Continue reading Indian Army to have first Dhanush regiment by March 2020

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