A recent research published in The Lancet has noted that maternal deaths following caesarean sections in low and middle-income countries are 100 times higher than that in high-income countries. According to the report, annually, there are 3 lakh maternal deaths and 99% of it are from low and middle-income countries. Poor access, unnecessary caesarean operations,… Continue reading ‘Deaths from C-sections high in developing countries’
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Japan probe blasts asteroid to make crater
A Japanese spacecraft, Hayabusa2, has launched an explosive device at asteroid Ryugu. The aim is to blast a crater in the surface of the asteroid. It seeks to throw up “fresh” material from under the asteroid’s surface that could shed light on the early stages of the solar system. In February, the Hayabusa2 spacecraft had… Continue reading Japan probe blasts asteroid to make crater
Supreme Court declines plea against Gujjar quota
The Supreme Court has declined a plea challenging Rajasthan Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions in the State and of Appointments and Posts in Services under the State) (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Rajasthan government had passed the bill in February 2019. The bill seeks to provide 5% reservation to Gujjars, Banjaras, Gadia Lohars,… Continue reading Supreme Court declines plea against Gujjar quota
EC advises Adityanath to be careful
The Election Commission has advised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to be more careful in future in future references to the armed forces in his poll campaign speeches for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. UP CM’s remark describing the armed forces as “Modiji ki sena” during a poll campaign had generated widespread controversy and was highly… Continue reading EC advises Adityanath to be careful
Kerala forests home to new spider species
A new species of jumping spiders has been spotted in Illithodu forests, Kerala. An analysis of the spiders has revealed that they belong to the genus Habrocestum. Species of the genus Habrocestum has been recorded mostly in Eurasia and Africa. It is the first time that species belonging to this genus has been found in… Continue reading Kerala forests home to new spider species
NGT seeks report on declaration of Najafgarh as wetland from Delhi and Haryana governments
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
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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