Temple waste recycle project from India receives UN honor

Temple waste recycle project from India receives UN honor News: Temple waste recycle project from India receives UN climate action award Facts: An Indian private project, HelpUsGreen receives UN climate action award for collection of flowers from temples and mosques across and recycles them to produce natural incense, organic fertilizers and biodegradable packaging material. It… Continue reading Temple waste recycle project from India receives UN honor

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Climate Finance

What is climate finance? Climate financerefers to local, national or transnational financing—drawn from public, private and alternative sources of financing—that seeks to support mitigation and adaptation actions to address climate change. The Convention (UNFCCC), the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement call for financial assistance from Parties with more financial resources to those that are… Continue reading Climate Finance

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 12, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss the structure and functioning of NHRC. Also, discuss the criticisms faced by the organisation. Answer: Structure of NHRC: The members are selected by a selection committee comprising of PM, speaker and deputy chairman, home minister, leaders of opposition in both the houses. It consists of a retired Chief Justice of India as… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 12, 2018

Must Read News Articles – December 13th, 2018

Archives GS 2 India gets submarine rescue system DSRV is used to rescue crew members stranded in submarines that get disabled. The Indian Navy joins a select group of naval forces in the world that boasts of this niche capability. ‘NSG must have its own air wing’ A Parliamentary panel has recommended that the Centre… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 13th, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 13, 2018

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) Women empowerment is not possible without involving them in decision making at all levels. Examine. Q.2) What is Hybrid Annuity model? How it is different and improvement over other… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – December 13, 2018

US Adds Pakistan to Blacklist For Religious Freedom Violations

US Adds Pakistan to Blacklist For Religious Freedom Violations News: US adds Pakistan, China to its blacklist for religious freedom violations Facts: US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommended that Pakistan be designated as a “country of concern” because of its alleged serious violations of religious freedom. US, in Nov 2018 has designated Burma… Continue reading US Adds Pakistan to Blacklist For Religious Freedom Violations

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