Ministry of Railways has said that over 2 lakh bio-toilets have been installed in train coaches of Indian Railways. “Bio-Toilet project” of Indian Railways is an innovative & indigenous development of technology.The project is aligned with ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’. The technology for Bio-toilets has been designed and ‘Made in India’.It has been developed jointly by… Continue reading Over 2 lakh bio-toilets installed in 60,906 train coaches of Indian Railways
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Manmohan Singh set to lose SPG cover
The Central Government has withdrawn Special Protection Group(SPG) cover for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Special protection group(SPG) was set up in 1985 after the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi as an executive body on the recommendation of Birbal Nath committee.Later on it became a statutory body under Special Protection Group Act,1988. SPG… Continue reading Manmohan Singh set to lose SPG cover
Modi, Johnson agree to step up bilateral cooperation
Indian Prime Minister has met the UK Prime minister at the sidelines of G-7 summit being held in Biarritz,France. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, defence and security. This meeting came against the backdrop of the Indian government revoking the special status to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating the state… Continue reading Modi, Johnson agree to step up bilateral cooperation
FM’s announcement may help revive investor confidence, boost markets
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
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
