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Elephant bonds can bring back $500 billion stashed overseas

News:A High Level Advisory Group on Trade Policy(HLAG) headed by Surjit Bhalla has suggested that the Centre could bring up to $500 billion of black money if it issues elephant bond. Facts: About Elephant Bonds: The elephant bonds are a way for people to bring their offshore undisclosed wealth into India without fear of prosecution.… Continue reading Elephant bonds can bring back $500 billion stashed overseas

SCO Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue (SCOJtEx-2019)

News:Indian Home Minister will inaugurate the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search and Rescue in New Delhi. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise SCOJtEx-2019 will be hosted by the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) at New Delhi. The aim of the exercise is to rehearse the disaster response mechanism, share knowledge, experience and… Continue reading SCO Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue (SCOJtEx-2019)

Bru refugees in Tripura continue to stage blockade over deaths in relief camp

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

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

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

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