Genomic grid for India-specific cancer research News:Government has planned to set up a National Genomic Grid to study genomic data of cancer patients from India. Facts: About Genomic Grid: The National Genomic Grid will be formed in line with the National Cancer Tissue Biobank (NCTB). The grid will have four parts corresponding to eastern, western,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 9th, 2019
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7 PM | Throttled at the grass roots | 9th September, 2019
Context: Local governments in India remain hamstrung and ineffective. What is the problem with India’s way of devolution of power and possible solutions to strengthen local government in India? What is devolution of power? Devolution is one of the most fundamental changes to the way decisions are made for local areas and how public services… Continue reading 7 PM | Throttled at the grass roots | 9th September, 2019
Nilgiri Tahr
News: The population of Nilgiri Tahr has risen from 568 in 2018 to 612 in 2019 in the Mukurthi National Park. Facts: About Nilgiri Tahr: Description: Nilgiri Tahr, also known as Nilgiri Ibex, are stocky goats with short, coarse fur, bristly mane and curved horns. Habitat: Inhabits the open montane grassland habitats. They are endemic… Continue reading Nilgiri Tahr
Daily Quiz #7 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 9, 2019
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India, Thailand, Singapore’s trilateral naval drill this month
News:India, Thailand and Singapore will conduct their first-ever trilateral naval exercise in the Andaman Sea between 16th-20th September,2019. Facts: About the Naval exercise: The trilateral exercise is aimed at ensuring free and unhindered shipping flow through the Malacca Straits. The exercise would involve Indian destroyer Ranvir along with a Singapore frigate and Thai multi-purpose warship.… Continue reading India, Thailand, Singapore’s trilateral naval drill this month
Economic census to be held every three years
News:Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has said that the economic census will now be conducted every three years. Facts: About Economic Census: Economic Census is a complete count of all economic establishments located within the geographical boundary of the country.It provides disaggregated information on various operational and structural variables of all establishments of… Continue reading Economic census to be held every three years
Genomic grid for India-specific cancer research
News:Government has planned to set up a National Genomic Grid to study genomic data of cancer patients from India. Facts: About Genomic Grid: The National Genomic Grid will be formed in line with the National Cancer Tissue Biobank (NCTB). The grid will have four parts corresponding to eastern, western, northern and southern parts of India.… Continue reading Genomic grid for India-specific cancer research
S-400 systems will be delivered to India within 18-19 months: Russia
News:Russian has said that S-400 air defence missile systems will be delivered to India in strict accordance with the schedule. Facts: About S-400 India had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia for the purchase of five S-400 systems during the 19th India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit in 2018. S-400 Triumf Missile System is a mobile,… Continue reading S-400 systems will be delivered to India within 18-19 months: Russia
Amid acute poverty, M.P.’s Saharia children battle malnutrition
News: Saharias,a particularly vulnerable tribal group has been facing acute malnutrition due to crushing poverty, delayed breastfeeding, premature pregnancies and seasonal migrations. Facts: About Saharias: Sahariya tribe comes under particularly vulnerable tribal group(PVTGs) The Saharias are mainly found in many districts of Madhya Pradesh and Baran district of Rajasthan. Due to the fact that it… Continue reading Amid acute poverty, M.P.’s Saharia children battle malnutrition
Trump calls peace talks with Taliban over Kabul attack
News:US President has called off the peace negotiations with the Taliban that sought to end America’s 18-year war in Afghanistan. Facts: About US-Taliban talks: U.S. and Taliban negotiators had struck a draft peace deal which could have led to a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. However, an increase in Taliban violence has led to… Continue reading Trump calls peace talks with Taliban over Kabul attack
