The Ministry of Shipping has planned to safeguard the population of the Ganges River Dolphin in Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary (VGDS) by restricting the speeds of vessels and blowing sirens and horns. The other measures suggested are a) fitting vessels with propeller guards and dolphin deflectors to minimise dolphin accidents and b) using non-toxic paints… Continue reading Speed restrictions and sound alerts mooted for protection of dolphins
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The milestones of Chandrayaan-2, India’s second lunar probe
Chandrayaan 2, India’s second lunar mission, was scheduled to be launched on 15 July from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. However, the launch got delayed due to technical issues. Chandrayaan 2 is ISRO’s first attempt to make a soft landing on the Moon. If successful, India will join the US,… Continue reading The milestones of Chandrayaan-2, India’s second lunar probe
7 PM | Celebrating 50 yrs of bank nationalisation | 15th July, 2019
Context: commercial banks and their significance in Indian economy Banks are one of the most important parts of any country. In this modern time money and its necessity is very important. A developed financial system of the country ensures to attain development. A modern bank provides valuable services to a country. To attain development there… Continue reading 7 PM | Celebrating 50 yrs of bank nationalisation | 15th July, 2019
7 PM | Tradition for water revolution | 15th July, 2019
Context: traditional water harvesting in India and its potential In India, rainwater harvesting has been in practice for more than 4000 years. It is basically a simple process of accumulating and storing of rainwater. Rainwater harvesting systems, since ancient times, has been applied as a supply for drinking water, water for irrigation, and water for… Continue reading 7 PM | Tradition for water revolution | 15th July, 2019
Daily Quiz #13 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 15, 2019
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Must Read News Articles-July 15th 2019
GS-2 Kartarpur Gurudwara: Pakistan agrees to allow year-long visa-free access Pakistan has agreed to give year-long visa-free access for Indian pilgrims to the holy Gurdwara of Kartarpur Sahib. Sexual offence cases not being probed in stipulated time: Report Investigation into nearly half the sexual offences cases are not being completed within the stipulated 60-day period,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 15th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 15th, 2019
Q.1) “The draft National Education Policy (NEP) 2019 recommends a restructuring of school years and the curriculum, in a wide-ranging manner but it lacks the critical components of education i.e. critical thinking and deeper understanding”. Critically analyse.Give some measures to improve education system in India. The Hindu Q.2) “Faulty public distribution system in manystateshavedenied food… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 15th, 2019
Continuous rain damaged Asia’s largest solar Power project in Rewa
In Madhya Pradesh,continuous rain has damaged Asia’s largest solar Power project in Rewa. Rewa Ultra Mega Solar is a proposed solar power plant in the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh. It has a total solar installed capacity of 750 MW.Once completed,it would become one of the largest single-site solar power plants in India and the… Continue reading Continuous rain damaged Asia’s largest solar Power project in Rewa
Sri Lanka keen on enhancing connectivity with Indian ports
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority(SLPA) chairman has said that Srilanka is keen on enhancing connectivity with Indian ports using ferry services. The chairman said that the two countries can set up a ferry service connecting Kankesanthurai port(KKS) in Jaffna with Karaikal near Puducherry and similarly between Colombo and Tuticorin in south India. This ferry service… Continue reading Sri Lanka keen on enhancing connectivity with Indian ports
Agri-Business Incubation Centre started in Chhattisgarh
Recently,an agri business Incubation Centre has been started by the Ministry of Agriculture in Indira Gandhi Agriculture University of Raipur, Chattisgarh. The Centre will focus on innovations,skill building and entrepreneurs development in agriculture.It will also act as a catalyst for developing an ecosystem conducive for growth of entrepreneurship in the state and foster a “start-up”… Continue reading Agri-Business Incubation Centre started in Chhattisgarh
