Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers Q.1) What are electoral bonds? How do electoral bonds work? What are the benefits and challenges associated with electoral bonds? Q.2) The inconsistency and arbitrary application of the death… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – March 19th, 2019
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Must Read News Articles – March 19, 2019
Archives GS 2 UAE helped defuse India-Pak tensions: envoy In an announcement that goes against India’s steady official narrative, the envoy of the United Arab Emirates declared on Monday that his country has played a major role in de-escalating tension between India and Pakistan after the Pulwama terror attack and Balakot strike. Plea challenges extension… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 19, 2019
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7 PM | Demographic dividend: North – South divide | 18 March, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report on demographic dividend projects five States – Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh – will account for more than half of the growth in the labour force in India. Demographic dividend Demographic dividend refers to the growth in an economy… Continue reading 7 PM | Demographic dividend: North – South divide | 18 March, 2019
President of India presents Padma Awards
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has recently presented the Padma Awards 2019. The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India. The awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories viz. a) Padma Vibhushan, b) Padma Bhushan and c) Padma Shri. Padma Vibhushan… Continue reading President of India presents Padma Awards
58 dead as flash floods hit Indonesia’s Papua
A number of people have died in Indonesia’s eastern Papua province due to flash flood. The flash flood was triggered by torrential rain. In Indonesia, floods are common during the rainy season which extends from October to April. Flood is a rising and overflowing of a body of water especially onto normally dry land. Flash… Continue reading 58 dead as flash floods hit Indonesia’s Papua
Pollution: 6 States told to submit action plan
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Assam, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Nagaland governments to submit their action plans to tackle air pollution. NGT has further warned that if action plans are not executed within the specified timeline, the defaulting states will be liable to pay environmental compensation The direction came after the Central… Continue reading Pollution: 6 States told to submit action plan
Forest fire at Attappady peak dies down
A major forest fire that had broken out at two locations of Malleswara peak of Attappady Reserve Forest, Palakkad district, Kerala has subsided. The State government had sought the help of the Air Force to put out the fire at Attappadi, Agali and Bhavani forest ranges. Malleswara peak is the highest peak in the Attappadi… Continue reading Forest fire at Attappady peak dies down
Migration in Bengal delta driven by livelihood issues, gender disparity
A study titled “Deltas, Vulnerability and Climate Change: Migration and Adaptation (DECMA)” has stated that economic reasons are the major cause for migration in the Indian Bengal Delta. The Indian Bengal Delta comprises the Indian part of the trans-boundary Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta. It comprises of two districts viz. South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas of… Continue reading Migration in Bengal delta driven by livelihood issues, gender disparity
