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Emperor Penguins

News: a new study published in the journal Biological Conservation has recommended that the status of the emperor penguin, in the Red List of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), should be changed to ‘vulnerable’. Facts: The Emperor Penguin is the largest of all living penguin species. It is the only one that breeds… Continue reading Emperor Penguins

Empowered Group for Privatization of Railways

News: The Ministry of Railways will form an Empowered Group to oversee the entry of private operators for 150 trains and development of 50 railway stations as per global standards. Facts: Composition: Panel will be led by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant Other members of the panel will include Railway board Chairman, Economic Affairs secretary,… Continue reading Empowered Group for Privatization of Railways

Gangetic River Dolphin

News: The annual Ganges river dolphin census has begun. Facts: About Ganges River Dolphin Census It is undertaken by World Wide Fund for Nature-India in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department. It takes place along about 250-km-long riverine stretch of Upper Ganga between Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary and Narora Ramsar site. Unlike previous years, when… Continue reading Gangetic River Dolphin

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 10, 2019

Q.1) “China-India relations transcend the bilateral dimension and assume global and strategic significance.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “Strategy for water resource management require new approach and not the continuation of failed policies of the past.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What is Zero Budget Natural Farming? Critically examine whether Zero Budget Natural Farming should be included into agricultural… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 10, 2019

Must Read News Articles-October 11th 2019

GS-2 The contrasting optics in the run-up to Chennai and Wuhan summits The atmospherics have clearly been much worse before Chennai as compared to the Wuhan summit. India slams Turkey for Syria action Ankara must respect territorial integrity and sovereignty of Syria, says MEA Trade, border dispute likely to dominate Narendra Modi-Xi Jinping talks No… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-October 11th 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 11th, 2019

Q.1) “India requires multiple interventions to prevent mental health disorders among adolescents.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “The recent success of women in almost every sector especially in sports, reflects that women are no less than men.” Comment. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss various challenges in increasing access to education to students from deprived backgrounds? How these… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – October 11th, 2019

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 10th, 2019

Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme (PMILP)- ‘DHRUV’ News:Union Human Resource Development Minister will launch the Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme- ‘DHRUV’ from Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) on 10th October,2019. Facts: About the Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme- ‘DHRUV’: The programme is named DHRUV after the Pole Star with the same name.Every student selected under this… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 10th, 2019

7 PM | Agriculture : We need better trade deal for our farmers. | 10th October, 2019

Context: Agriculturalists in India are keen on improving exports and need all the help they can get to fight unfair world trade arrangements. More in news: The WTO hosted the first-ever World Cotton Day on October 7 in Geneva to highlight the challenges of cotton economies. This event stems from the application by the Cotton-4… Continue reading 7 PM | Agriculture : We need better trade deal for our farmers. | 10th October, 2019

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