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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 17, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Vellore parliamentary constituency polls rescinded President has cancelled polling in Vellore. It is the first Lok Sabha seat to have had its elections cancelled over abuse of money power. This decision comes after the Election Commission had recommended to the President that elections in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 17, 2019
7 PM | El Nino and Its impact on Indian monsoon | 17 April, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted “near normal” southwest monsoon rainfall this year. More in news The south-west monsoon, which makes its onset over India around May-end, contributes more than 70% of India’s annual showers. The forecast of a below average or near normal monsoon in 2019 is based… Continue reading 7 PM | El Nino and Its impact on Indian monsoon | 17 April, 2019
Even remote peaks are not free of micro plastics: study
Scientists have discovered micro plastics in a remote area of the Pyrenees mountains, which runs between France and Spain. According to the study published in Nature Geoscience, micro plastics travelled through the atmosphere and were blown into the region by the wind. Micro plastics are plastics which are less than five mm in diameter in… Continue reading Even remote peaks are not free of micro plastics: study
Plea in SC to ensure safety of EVMs
A plea in the Supreme Court has sought directions to the Election Commission to ensure safety and security of EVMs after 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The petitioners have raised concern that a long gap between the polling and counting dates of the polls, make the EVMs susceptible to tampering during post-poll seclusion. EVM or Electronic… Continue reading Plea in SC to ensure safety of EVMs
No sign of arson in cathedral blaze
French prosecutors have said there was no arson involved in the fire that had engulfed the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. The catastrophic fire was a result of an accident. The cathedral, whose name means Our Lady, is the seat of the archbishop of Paris. The cathedral is owned by the state. The foundation… Continue reading No sign of arson in cathedral blaze
BSNL starts work on 5G
The management of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has said that it has started work on 5G roll-out. The BSNL has however, not yet received approval for the 4G spectrum. BSNL is a state-owned telecommunications company. BSNL was incorporated in 2000. It took over the business of providing of telecom services and network management from… Continue reading BSNL starts work on 5G
Lakes filled with liquid methane spotted on Saturn’s moon Titan
Using data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, scientists have found that there are small liquid lakes in Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. Titan is the solar system’s second largest moon; the first largest moon being Jupiter’s Ganymede. Previously, Cassini data measured Ontario Lacus, the only major lake in Titan’s southern hemisphere. These lakes are composed of methane… Continue reading Lakes filled with liquid methane spotted on Saturn’s moon Titan
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – April 17, 2019
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Vellore parliamentary constituency polls rescinded
President has cancelled polling in Vellore.It is the first Lok Sabha seat to have had its elections cancelled over abuse of money power. This decision comes after the Election Commission had recommended to the President that elections in Vellore be cancelled citing the suspected use of money power to influence voters after huge cash seizures… Continue reading Vellore parliamentary constituency polls rescinded
