India and Norway has signed a letter of intent establishing the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative. The initiative aims to combat marine pollution- one of the fastest growing environmental concerns in 21st century. It envisages a) support to local governments in implementing sustainable waste management practices, b) develop systems for examining sources and scope of marine… Continue reading India and Norway launch initiative to combat Marine Pollution
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Jaipur birding fair dedicated to conservation of waders
Tourism & Wildlife Society of India has organised 22nd edition of Indian Birding Fair on the banks of Man Sagar Lake. Man Sagar Lake is an artificial lake located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. It is named after Raja Man Singh, the then ruler of Amer. The lake was constructed in 1690 AD by… Continue reading Jaipur birding fair dedicated to conservation of waders
Taliban says no agreement reached on ending hostilities
Taliban-the Islamist insurgent group in Afghanistan- has said that the recent peace negotiations with USA and regional powers have been inconclusive. Recently, Taliban held a series of talks with USA in Doha and also with the Russian and Afghan Politicians in Moscow. However, the Afghanistan government remained absent from both the talks. This is because… Continue reading Taliban says no agreement reached on ending hostilities
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 11, 2019
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 is leprosy? What is the cause of leprosy? What steps has the government taken to reduce the stigma associated with leprosy? Q.2) What do mean by bank… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 11, 2019
Only 4 UDAN routes in northeast operational
According to Airport Authority of India’s records, only 4 UDAN routes in North-East India is currently operational. Launched in 2017, the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) seeks to connect under-served and un-served airports in India through revival of existing air-strips and airports. The scheme is being implemented by Airport Authority of… Continue reading Only 4 UDAN routes in northeast operational
Must Read News Articles – February 11th, 2019
Archives GS 1 Links beyond boundaries Problems with the definition of ‘Aryan’ continue even though the term was first used a couple of centuries ago, writes eminent historian Romila Thapar in the foreword to Which of Us Are Aryans: Rethinking the Concept of Our Origins. GS 2 Venkaiah disapproves of competitive populism Competitive populism among… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 11th, 2019
Push for generous rehab scheme for Naga cadres
A Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs, has urged the Centre to conclude the Naga peace Accord. It has also advocated to formulate a rehabilitation-cum-settlement scheme for the cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSC-IM). The NSCN-IM is an insurgent group of Nagas, operating in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh. Its objective is… Continue reading Push for generous rehab scheme for Naga cadres
PM Lays Foundation Stone for Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh
Indian Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for the Sela Tunnel Project through Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. Sela Pass is a mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. It connects Tawang to Dirang and Guwahati (Assam). The Sena Tunnel aims to provide all weather… Continue reading PM Lays Foundation Stone for Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh
‘Road traffic injuries are a growing health issue’
The Health Ministry has released a communication material on prevention of road accidents and awareness of First Aid. Road traffic injuries have become a major public health issue in India, accounting for 1.47 lakh deaths in 2017. It has significant impacts like a) loss of economically productive young people which reflects on family and national… Continue reading ‘Road traffic injuries are a growing health issue’
As new cases rise, leprosy in spotlight
According to National Leprosy Eradication Programme, new leprosy cases in India has risen between 2013-14 and 2017-18. Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra has recorded the maximum prevalence of the disease. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease is a chronic neuro-muscular disorder. It is caused by several strains of Mycobacterium leprae.… Continue reading As new cases rise, leprosy in spotlight
