According to Reserve Bank of India’s annual report,the amount involved in bank frauds has increased by 74% over the last one year. Among the banks,the public sector banks(PSBs) have accounted for the bulk of frauds at around 90% of total fraud amount.It was followed by private sector banks and foreign banks. The report said that… Continue reading Bank frauds rise 74%, says RBI
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CSIR and GAIL join hands to scale up production of diesel from Plastic waste
Union Minister for Science and Technology has inaugurated a waste plastic to diesel plant in Dehradun. The plant has been set up in CSIR- Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) whose scientists will process waste plastics into fuel.The technology has been developed under the GAIL’s sponsorship. Using this plant,polyolefinic wastes which accounts for approximately 70% of… Continue reading CSIR and GAIL join hands to scale up production of diesel from Plastic waste
Must Read News Articles-August 30th 2019
GS – 2 Patna High Court withdraws judicial work from judge 11-judge Bench suspends order issued by him Russia set to offer submarines during Modi-Putin summit Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft may also be sold U.S. to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after peace deal We’re always going to have a presence, says President Trump On… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 30th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 30th, 2019
Q.1) “With democratic governance slipping into ineffectual log-jams, India needs to strengthen institutions between the public and the government .” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Modern times need modern methods.” In light of this discuss the need of modernisation of police force in India. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss how proposed code of conduct for legislative bodies… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 30th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #24 August 29, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 29, 2019
New Study on Jupiter According to a new study based on informant sent by JUNO, Jupiter has a “fuzzy core” that includes lighter elements like helium and hydrogen. According to scientists, this could be explained by a head-on collision with a still-forming planet about 10 times the size of Earth. Further, scientists have attempted to… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 29, 2019
7 PM | Why women are still being treated as unequal to men | 29th August, 2019
Context: Moving towards gender equality. Gender equality: Gender equality is achieved when women and men enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision-making, and when the different behaviours, aspirations and needs of women and men are equally valued and favoured. Gender parity: Gender parity is a statistical… Continue reading 7 PM | Why women are still being treated as unequal to men | 29th August, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 29, 2019
Q.1) “Using cleaner fuels such as LPG is essential to reduce rural air pollution and improve health.” In light of this discuss what can policymakers do to achieve exclusive use of clean fuels in rural India? Answers Q.2) “India’s culture of toxic masculinity is incompatible with democracy and exacerbates social conflict.” Comment. Answers Q.3) What… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 29, 2019
New Study on Jupiter
According to a new study based on information sent by JUNO, Jupiter has a “fuzzy core” that includes lighter elements like helium and hydrogen. According to scientists, this could be explained by a head-on collision with a still-forming planet about 10 times the size of Earth. Further, scientists have attempted to explain why Jupiter’s stripes… Continue reading New Study on Jupiter
Star tortoise, otters get higher protection at CITES
India’s proposal to upgrade the protection of star tortoises, the smooth-coated otter and small-clawed otters in CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species on Wild Fauna and Flora) have been approved. These species have been listed under Appendix I of CITES. There will be a complete international ban enforced on their trade. The decision… Continue reading Star tortoise, otters get higher protection at CITES
