The Indian Army has launched e-cars for use of its officials.The e-car initiative has been launched in partnership with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd(EESL) in a joint venture of the Central PSUs under the Ministry of Power. The Indian Army has planned to operate 10 e-cars as a pilot project and develop further such e-cars in… Continue reading Army Launches E Car to Combat Pollution
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ICMR launches India Hypertension Control Initiative
Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) in collaboration with World Health Organization and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to expand its India Hypertension Control Initiative(IHCI) across the country. IHCI was launched in 2017.The initiative has enrolled more than three lakh patients with high blood pressure in government health facilities in 25 selected districts… Continue reading ICMR launches India Hypertension Control Initiative
Japan approves growing human organs in animals for first time
Scientists in Japan has received government permission to grow human organs in animals for the first study of its kind in the country. The research involves genetically modifying sheep or pig embryos so they cannot grow a specific organ.Human induced pluripotent stem(iPS) cells are then injected into the embryo in the hope that the DNA… Continue reading Japan approves growing human organs in animals for first time
India received proposal of consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav from Pakistan: MEA
Pakistan has offered India consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav who has been in jail in Pakistan on charges of espionage and terrorism.India has said that it was evaluating the Pakistani proposal. The International Court of Justice(ICJ) had ordered on July 17 that Pakistan must undertake an effective review and reconsideration of Jadhav’s conviction and sentencing… Continue reading India received proposal of consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav from Pakistan: MEA
Crisil cuts FY20 GDP growth forecast to 6.9% from 7.1%
Credit rating agency Crisil has cut the gross domestic product(GDP) estimate for India to 6.9% from 7.1% in 2019-20. Crisil has said that revision in growth forecast was due to inadequate monsoon,slowing global growth and sluggish high-frequency data for the first quarter. However,the report said that the second half should find support from expected monetary… Continue reading Crisil cuts FY20 GDP growth forecast to 6.9% from 7.1%
Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
The Union Cabinet has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic(P&K) fertilizers for the year 2019-20. This decision will help manufacturers and importers formalise supply contracts for fertilisers and fertiliser inputs and make them available to farmers during the current year. Government provides fertilizers, Urea and 21 grades of P&K fertilizers… Continue reading Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
India’s manufacturing sector growth inches up to 52.5 in July: PMI
According to Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data, manufacturing activity increased to 52.5 in July,2019 from 52.1 in June,2019. PMI has improved as new work orders and output strengthened leading to moderate increase in employment.Apart from this,a key factor that is aiding sentiment among Indian manufacturers is the expectation of further monetary easing.… Continue reading India’s manufacturing sector growth inches up to 52.5 in July: PMI
Highly gratified by cooperation from ‘great friend’ India on Iran: U.S.
The United States has praised India for cooperating in enforcing the oil sanctions on Iran. This statement came after India has brought down the import of oil from Iran to almost zero. The tensions between the US and Iran have started after US had withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear deal that aimed to curb Iranian… Continue reading Highly gratified by cooperation from ‘great friend’ India on Iran: U.S.
Daily Quiz #2 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 2, 2019
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 1, 2019
Q.1) “India faces the dual whammy of droughts and floods.” In light of this discuss the importance of river inter-linking in India. Answers Q.2) “Although there are various advantages of centralising and consolidating data, but it has serious associated risks and consequences.” Discuss. Answers Q.3) Discuss the need and significance of Consumer Protection Bill. How… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 1, 2019
