Finance minister had announced a number of economic measures to revive economic growth through fiscal stimulus. These measures were announced in the backdrop of (a)domestic and global growth concerns (b)weakening demand for India companies and (c)the threat of escalation of tariff war between US and China. The steps announced were such as (a)removing enhanced surcharge… Continue reading FM’s announcement may help revive investor confidence, boost markets
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 24, 2019
Q.1) “No first use policy of India is based upon the idea of minimum deterrence and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.” In light of this discuss the need of revisit to India’s No first use policy. Answers Q.2) “Russia’s far-east region is economically and strategically important for India to counter China in the region.” Comment. Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 24, 2019
Must Read News Articles-August 26th 2019
GS-2 Manmohan Singh set to lose SPG Cover The Narendra Modi government is likely to withdraw the Special Protection Group (SPG) from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s security detail shortly Rifts emerge as G7 summit kicks off The G7 gathering is taking place against a backdrop of worries about a global economic downturn and coincides… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-August 26th 2019
Bangladesh considers ‘mosquito fights mosquito technique’ for Dengue Control
Bangladesh is studying the feasibility of applying Sterile Insect Technique(SIT) to control the dengue outbreak. For this,a team of experts from WHO-FAO and IAEA has arrived in Bangladesh to discuss the feasibility of this technique. The sterile insect technique is an environmentally-friendly insect pest control method. Under this,radiation sterilised male mosquitoes are released in areas… Continue reading Bangladesh considers ‘mosquito fights mosquito technique’ for Dengue Control
Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHO
The World Health Organization(WHO) has released its first report into the effects of microplastics on human health. In this report,WHO looked into the specific impact of microplastics in tap and bottled water. The report said that the level of microplastics in drinking water is not yet a health risk for humans. It said that microplastics… Continue reading Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHO
Government to prepare roadmap for distribution of fortified rice
Government has prepared a roadmap for extending the pilot scheme of Rice Fortification all over the country. In February 2019,government had approved centrally sponsored pilot scheme on “Fortification of Rice and its Distribution under Public Distribution System”. Fortification is the practice of deliberately increasing the content of an essential micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals… Continue reading Government to prepare roadmap for distribution of fortified rice
Nigeria first to approve Bt cowpea
Nigeria has become the first country to approve open cultivation of genetically modified(GM) Bt cowpea. Bt Cowpea is pest- resistant and can help combat malnutrition rates, especially in children. However,activists claimed that the transgene Cry1Ab which is there in Bt cowpea can be toxic for human liver cells and can also alter the immune systems… Continue reading Nigeria first to approve Bt cowpea
Bavar-373 system
Iran has unveiled its new home-grown air defence system called Bavar-373. Bavar-373 is a long-range mobile surface-to-air missile system.It is designed to intercept and destroy incoming hostile targets. The system employs missiles that have a maximum range of 300 kilometers. The system is also capable of simultaneously detecting up to 300 targets, tracking 60 targets… Continue reading Bavar-373 system
Indian-standard Rafale jet to be ready by September 2021
France will handover the first batch of Rafale fighter jets to India in September,2021. The Rafale deal is a defence deal between French and Indian government.In 2016,Indian government had inked a direct deal with the French government to purchase 36 new Rafale fighter jet. Rafale is a twin-engine medium multi-role combat aircraft.It is manufactured by… Continue reading Indian-standard Rafale jet to be ready by September 2021
From drones to social media, big data helps mitigate impact of complex disasters in Asia
According to the UNESCAP report,rising global temperatures have increased the frequency and intensity of floods,cyclones and droughts in the Asia pacific region. Since 1970,natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific region have killed two million people which is around 59% of the global death toll for that period. However,technological innovations have helped in reducing some of that… Continue reading From drones to social media, big data helps mitigate impact of complex disasters in Asia
