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EU backs Kashmir solution through bilateral dialogue

European Union(EU) has said that the Kashmir issue needs to be resolved through bilateral discussions between India and Pakistan. This statement came after India’s External Affairs minister briefed the EU on the security situation in Kashmir. Recently,India had revoked the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution and bifurcated… Continue reading EU backs Kashmir solution through bilateral dialogue

Samudrayaan

The ‘Samudrayaan’ is a part of the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ pilot project for deep ocean mining for rare minerals. The project proposes to send a submersible vehicle with three persons to a depth of about 6000 metres to carry out deep underwater studies The project is being undertaken by National Institute of Ocean Technology.… Continue reading Samudrayaan

7 Star Rainbow scheme

The 7-Star Rainbow Scheme was launched by Haryana state government in 2018. It focuses on incentivising and encouraging the working of Gram Panchayats in Haryana. Under the scheme, the gram Panchayats are assessed on seven parameters which are recognised with a star. Further, each parameter is a given a specific colour. The different parameters are:… Continue reading 7 Star Rainbow scheme

Russia to train four Indian astronauts for Gaganyaan

Russia will help in 4-5 critical areas of the Gaganyaan Mission. This includes training of Indian astronauts at Russian facilities. A special ISRO unit will be established in the embassy in Moscow to facilitate increased cooperation between India and Russia in view of the Gaganyaan programme Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to… Continue reading Russia to train four Indian astronauts for Gaganyaan

Assam to move Supreme Court for NRC reverification in select districts

The Assam government has termed the finalisation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) list there as a “mixed bag” and raised concerns over several “technical flaws” in the process. It has decided to move to the Supreme Court appealing for re-verification in selected districts. Earlier, the Centre and Assam Government had sought a 20… Continue reading Assam to move Supreme Court for NRC reverification in select districts

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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 31, 2019

Q.1) “Policy discussions involving the public as well as tech solutions, would help fight fake news.” Comment. Answers Q.2) “The inability of the WTO to rein in global trade tensions has raised questions about its relevance in today’s world.” Examine. Answers Q.3) Critically analyse the progress made in resolving stressed assets since the enactment of… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 31, 2019

5th AQUA AQUARIA INDIA 2019

Vice President of India has inaugurated the fifth edition of Aqua Aquaria India-2019. The theme of the event is “Taking Blue revolution to India’s hinterland”. The event is being organised by the Marine Products Export Development Authority(MPEDA). Addressing the session,Vice President said that India is the second largest fish producer in the world with a… Continue reading 5th AQUA AQUARIA INDIA 2019

Special Tiger Force for Corbett Reserve set up

Uttarakhand Government has decided to set up Special Tiger Force for Corbett Tiger Reserve(CTR). The special tiger force will check illegal human intrusion into the reserve through villages located on its fringes and serve as a second layer of protection for tigers at the CTR. Jim Corbett National Park was established in 1936 as Hailey… Continue reading Special Tiger Force for Corbett Reserve set up

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