The National Green Tribunal has sought action- taken report from the Delhi and Haryana State governments over the declaration of Najafgarh as a wetland. Wetlands are formed where the water table is at or near the surface of the land, or where the land is covered by water. The directions came following a plea moved… Continue reading NGT seeks report on declaration of Najafgarh as wetland from Delhi and Haryana governments
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 5, 2019
Archives Q.1) India has legitimate reasons to develop deterrence for the security of its space-based assets in the absence of global regulatory regime to address the growing militarization in space. Discuss. Answer: There is no global regulatory regime to address the growing militarisation in space. Challenges in space: Growing militarisation of space Increasing space debris… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 5, 2019
Lakshmi Vilas finds a new home in Indiabulls
The boards of Lakshmi Vilas Bank(LVB) and Indiabulls Housing Finance has approved the merger between the two to create what would be known as the ‘Indiabulls Lakshmi Vilas Bank’. The merger is subject to the approval of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI),as well as the grant of other regulatory approvals.The merged entity will have… Continue reading Lakshmi Vilas finds a new home in Indiabulls
Must Read News Articles – April 6th, 2019
Archives Pakistan opens a route for flights out of India In partial relief to airlines, Pakistan has opened one route for west-bound flights from India more than a month after it shut its airspace for all civilian flights following the Indian Air Force’s strikes at Balakot. Court declines plea against Gujjar quota The Supreme Court… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 6th, 2019
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7 PM | Militarization and Weaponization of Outer Space | 5 April, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context After the ASAT test, India expects to play a role in the future in the drafting of international law on prevention of an arms race in outer space in its capacity as a major space faring nation with proven space technology. What is weaponization of outer space The… Continue reading 7 PM | Militarization and Weaponization of Outer Space | 5 April, 2019
NuGen Mobility Summit 2019
NuGen Mobility Summit 2019 The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) will organize a NuGen Mobility Summit, 2019 at Manesar, NCR from 27th to 29th November 2019. The objective of the Summit is to (a)share new ideas (b)learnings (c)global experiences (d)innovations and (e)future technology trends for faster adoption, assimilation and development of advanced automotive technologies… Continue reading NuGen Mobility Summit 2019
Election Commission to SC: Taken steps to curb criminalisation of politics
Election Commission to SC: Taken steps to curb criminalisation of politics The Election Commission (EC) has told the Supreme Court that it has taken measures to curb criminalization of politics. Criminalization of politics means the rising participation of criminals and people facing criminal charges in politics. EC’s response in Supreme Court comes in the backdrop… Continue reading Election Commission to SC: Taken steps to curb criminalisation of politics
Time to push for a sustainable food system, say scientists
Time to push for a sustainable food system, say scientists At a recent event organised in New Delhi, EAT- Lancet Commission has launched Eat-Lancet Report-India. The event was organised by FSSAI with the support of Tasting India and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). The Eat-Lancet Report was first launched in Oslo, Norway in January,… Continue reading Time to push for a sustainable food system, say scientists
