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Scientists clone hybrid rice seeds in breakthrough that could cut costs for farmers

Scientists clone hybrid rice seeds in breakthrough that could cut costs for farmers News: According to research published in the journal Nature, scientists in the US and France have successfully created a hybrid variety of Rice Japonica so that some plants produce cloned seeds. Important Facts What are hybrid seeds? A hybrid seed is created by crossing… Continue reading Scientists clone hybrid rice seeds in breakthrough that could cut costs for farmers

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View: India’s Kartarpur headache

View: India’s Kartarpur headache News: Article discuss about the controversy surrounding the Kartarpur corridor. Important Analysis Background of Kartarpur Corridor: Guru Nanak, who founded Sikhism, used to live in this area. He died in 1539 and a shrine was built in his memory. This shrine is their holiest site, and visiting it is considered a… Continue reading View: India’s Kartarpur headache

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India, Russia discuss measures to boost joint production in defence

India, Russia discuss measures to boost joint production in defence News: India and Russia agreed to extend bilateral cooperation on defence joint-venture (JV) manufacturing projects at meeting of the India-Russia Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-MTC). Important Facts: Both the countries in IRIGC-MTC meeting discussed a wide range of issues relating to defence equipment,… Continue reading India, Russia discuss measures to boost joint production in defence

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Corporate governance Framework in India: Analysis

What is Corporate Governance: Corporate governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled. Boards of directors are responsible for the governance of their companies.  Corporate governance is therefore about what the board of a company does and how it sets the values of the company, and it is to be distinguished from… Continue reading Corporate governance Framework in India: Analysis

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 13, 2018

Archives Q.1) Women empowerment is not possible without involving them in decision making at all levels. Examine. Answer: Empowerment of women involves strengthening their social, political and economic status. SHGs have demonstrated that successful economic empowerment of women and their families must be through a women led process. 73rd and 74th amendments gave power to… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 13, 2018

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