News:Bru refugees have begun a road blockade in Tripura demanding that the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) resume the supply of rations to refugee camps where displaced people are allegedly starving. Facts: Who are Bru’s? The Brus are also called Reangs.They are scattered across Assam, Mizoram and Tripura. In Mizoram,they inhabit small pockets of Mamit,Lunglei and… Continue reading Bru refugees in Tripura continue to stage blockade over deaths in relief camp
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Government of India to Set Up & Strengthen AHTUs & WHDs
News:Government of India has decided to set up & strengthen Women Help Desks (WHDs) and Anti-Human-Trafficking-Units (AHTUs) in states across the Country. Facts: About Anti-Human Trafficking Units(AHTUs) It will be set up in all districts of States & UTs for safety and security of women and girl victims of trafficking. These units will also provide… Continue reading Government of India to Set Up & Strengthen AHTUs & WHDs
8th Indo German Energy Forum
News:Recently,the eighth Indo-German Energy Forum was conducted in Delhi to enhance cooperation in the energy sector. Facts: Key takeaways from the forum: The two countries signed agreements on thermal Power Plants renewable energy and green energy corridors. Indo-German Solar Partnership that was founded in 2015 was also discussed in the forum. The forum also finalized… Continue reading 8th Indo German Energy Forum
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 2, 2019
Q.1) “Economics concerned solely with wealth and profits has led to un-ethical practices and climate change.” In light of this statement discuss the need of adopting ethical considerations into business behaviour. Answers Q.2) “Failure of government to control air pollution menace is largely due to wrong policy measures and poor implementation of policies at ground… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 2, 2019
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Delhi govt to implement odd-even scheme
News:Delhi government has issued notification for the implementation of odd-even scheme from November 4th to November 15th,2019. Facts: Why is this scheme needed? The scheme is being implemented as pollution levels in parts of Delhi has reached the severe plus category after Air Quality index has crossed 500. The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority… Continue reading Delhi govt to implement odd-even scheme
African Swine Fever(ASF) and China
News:China is witnessing rise in pork prices because of the rampant spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). Facts: About African Swine Fever(ASF): African swine fever(ASF) is a highly contagious hemorrhagic viral disease of domestic and wild pigs which is responsible for serious economic and production losses. It is caused by a large DNA virus of… Continue reading African Swine Fever(ASF) and China
Dustlik 2019: India Uzbekistan Military Exercise
News:India will conduct its first ever military exercise with Uzbekistan named Dustlik. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise Dustlik is the first ever military exercise between India and Uzbekistan. The exercise will be held at the Chirchiq Training Area in Uzbekistan. The aim of the exercise is to focus on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in… Continue reading Dustlik 2019: India Uzbekistan Military Exercise
India’s unemployment rate has hit 3-year high
News:According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE),India’s unemployment rate in the month of October,2019 has reached 8.5% which is the highest in over three years. Facts: The urban unemployment rate for October 2019 stood at 8.9% slightly higher than the rural unemployment rate of 8.3%. Among States, Tripura and Haryana saw the highest… Continue reading India’s unemployment rate has hit 3-year high
IAEA appoints Rafael Grossi as Director General
News:Argentina’s Rafael Grossi has been appointed as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). Facts: About IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) is widely known as the world’s Atoms for Peace and Development.It was established as an autonomous organization in 1957. It aim is to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and… Continue reading IAEA appoints Rafael Grossi as Director General
