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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 11th, 2019

‘ANGAN’- international Conference on Energy Efficiency News:An international conference ANGAN (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) focussed on Energy Efficiency in the building sector has started. Facts: About the conference: The Conference is organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India in collaboration with GIZ under the Indo German… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 11th, 2019

7 PM | All the President’s men | 11th September, 2019

Context: The debate around the office of the Governor, its appointments, removal and processes involved. More in news: Recently 5 new governors have been appointed. Arif Mohammed Khan has been appointed as Governor of Kerala, Kalraj Mishra will be the Governor of Rajasthan. Bandaru Dattatreya has been appointed as Governor of Himachal Pradesh while Bhagat… Continue reading 7 PM | All the President’s men | 11th September, 2019

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‘ANGAN’- international Conference on Energy Efficiency

News:An international conference ANGAN (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) focussed on Energy Efficiency in the building sector has started. Facts: About the conference: The Conference is organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India in collaboration with GIZ under the Indo German Technical Cooperation. The conference will be… Continue reading ‘ANGAN’- international Conference on Energy Efficiency

Explained: Eradicating malaria by 2050 — why study says it can be done

News:Lancet has released a report on Malaria eradication. Facts: About the report: The report has held that with the right strategies and sufficient funding,it is possible to eradicate malaria as early as 2050. The report has noted that since 2000,global malaria incidence and death rates have declined by 36% and 60 % respectively.More than half… Continue reading Explained: Eradicating malaria by 2050 — why study says it can be done

Project ‘Bal Basera’

News:Project Bal Basera or creche has been inaugurated at AIIMS Rishikesh. Facts: About Bal Basera: Bal Basera or a Crèche is a project for the welfare of Children of Construction Workers was deployed at AIIMS Rishikesh site.  The project is supported by Central Public Works Department (CPWD). Bal Basera can accommodate about 35 Children and shall… Continue reading Project ‘Bal Basera’

India calls for reforms in peacekeeping at UNSC debate

News:India has asked the UN Security Council to reform the UN peacekeeping by adopting reforms based on incentivisation, innovation and institutionalisation. Facts: United Nations Peacekeeping: United Nations Peacekeeping was created in 1948.United Nations Peacekeeping helps countries torn by conflict create conditions for lasting peace. It maintains three basic principles which are (a)Consent of the parties… Continue reading India calls for reforms in peacekeeping at UNSC debate

African swine fever

News:The outbreak of African Swine fever in China has lead to massive mass cullings and a subsequent increase in the price of the pork meat. Facts: About African Swine fever: 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… Continue reading African swine fever

Pradhan mantri Kisan Man Dhan Yojana

News:Prime Minister will launch Pradhan Mantri Kisan Man Dhan scheme and 400 Eklavya Model Residential Schools on September 12,2019. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kisan Mandhan Yojana The scheme aims to provide social security to all landholding Small and Marginal Farmers. Aim:Under this scheme,a fixed pension of Rs.3,000/- will be provided to all eligible small and… Continue reading Pradhan mantri Kisan Man Dhan Yojana

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