Archives GS-2 Obesity and undernutrition coexist, finds study Nearly 10% of children in the age group of 5-9 years and adolescents in the age group of 10-19 years are pre-diabetic, 5% are overweight and another 5% suffer from blood pressure A week after high-profile MoU, questions cloud Petronet-Tellurian deal One week after it was announced… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-September 30th 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 30th, 2019
Q.1) “While the world is more connected today and more people have much more information readily available at their fingertips, societies are not necessarily better informed and equipped to make the tough choices needed to address the many challenges.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “After 70 years of independence, India still has not been able to… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 30th, 2019
Mount Manaslu
News:A Polish climber has died on the Nepal’s Mount Manaslu. Facts: About Mount Manaslu: Mount Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres above sea level. It is located in the Mansiri Himal part of the Nepalese Himalayas,in the west-central part of Nepal.
Explained: Under scanner, what is Ranitidine, and should Indian users worry?
News:Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO) has started looking into the concerns of potential cancer-causing substances contaminating popular acidity drug ranitidine. Facts: What is Ranitidine? Ranitidine is an over-the-counter prescription antacid used in the treatment of acid reflux and peptic ulcer diseases. It is commonly prescribed medicine for countering acidity and also on the World Health… Continue reading Explained: Under scanner, what is Ranitidine, and should Indian users worry?
Explained: What is Goldschmidtite?
News:A new mineral has been discovered inside a diamond unearthed from a mine in South Africa. Facts: The mineral has been found in Earth’s Mantle (A part of the Interior of the Earth) which covers 80% of earth’s volume. It has high concentrations of niobium, potassium and the rare earth elements lanthanum and cerium. The… Continue reading Explained: What is Goldschmidtite?
Meghalaya minor tribes fear exclusion from Sixth Schedule
News:The Meghalaya government recommendation to exclude unrepresented tribes from the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution has left minor tribes in a state of worry. Facts: About Meghalaya: Meghalaya is divided into autonomous councils in the names of the three major matrilineal communities — Garo, Khasi and Jaintia. The minority tribes include the… Continue reading Meghalaya minor tribes fear exclusion from Sixth Schedule
Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)
What is Prompt corrective action(PCA)? PCA is a framework under which banks with weak financial metrics are put under watch by the RBI. The RBI introduced the PCA framework in 2002 as a structured early-intervention mechanism for banks that become undercapitalised due to poor asset quality, or vulnerable due to loss of profitability. These regulations… Continue reading Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)
Trade and Development Report 2019
News:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released its Trade and Development Report 2019. Facts: About the report: The report has recommended for the adoption of a unitary taxation system for Multinational Enterprises(MNEs). This approach is needed as the current international corporate taxation norms consider affiliates of MNEs as independent entities and treat taxable… Continue reading Trade and Development Report 2019
UN global climate action award
News:Infosys has won the United Nations Global Climate Action Award (UNGCAA). Facts: Why Infosys was awarded? Infosys was awarded in the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ category for “Infosys’ Journey to Carbon Neutrality In 2011,Infosys had made a voluntary commitment to United Nation to become carbon neutral. In October 2018, Infosys has also pledged to demonstrate its… Continue reading UN global climate action award
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #24 September 28, 2019
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