Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report for Uttarakhandshowed that the state failed on the rejuvenation of the Ganga through the “NamamiGange” programme. Status and Causes of Pollution in River Ganga: Approximately 12,000 million litres a day (MLD) of sewage is generated in the Ganga basin, for which there is currently a treatment capacity… Continue reading Namami Gange
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 30, 2018
Archives Q.1) Why India is the only Bt cotton-growing country facing the problem of pink bollworm infestation? What possible options do India have to root-out this problem? Answer: BT Cotton is a genetically modified Cotton capable of resisting pest infestation and giving higher yields compared to traditional varieties. Even though Monsanto’s Bollgard 2, or BG-2… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 30, 2018
Must Read News Articles – December 1st, 2018
Archives GS 2 Bihar, Punjab take DGP issue to SC The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the pleas of Bihar and Punjab seeking modification of an earlier order directing the States to mandatorily take assistance of the Union Public Service Commission in shortlisting names for appointing Director General of Police (DGP). Neighbourhood first?… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 1st, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : November 30, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 30, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – November 30, 2018 (Tropical Cyclones)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source: RIMES terms Titli cyclone ‘rarest of rare’ Analysis: Tropical Cyclones
Cyclones Titli
Context:The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) has termed ‘Titli’, the severe cyclonic storm that devastated Odisha in October, as ‘rarest cyclone’. Note: In October 2018, Severe Cyclonic Storm Gaza had hit coastal areas of Tamil Nadu RIMES The RIMES is an intergovernmental body registered under United Nations. It is owned and managed by… Continue reading Cyclones Titli
RBI moves to ease liquidity for non-banking finance firms
RBI moves to ease liquidity for non-banking finance firms News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) eased the minimum holding period (MHP) norm for the NBFC sector companies to sell or securitise their loans in order to ease the liquidity crunch. Important facts The NBFC sector is facing liquidity shortage after Infrastructure Leasing & Finance… Continue reading RBI moves to ease liquidity for non-banking finance firms
China halts gene-editing activities on babies
China halts gene-editing activities on babies News: China’s government has ordered a halt to work by a medical team that claimed to have helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies. Important Facts: Chinese scientist, He Jiankui, caused outrage earlier this week when he told a genome summit, he had altered the genes of twin baby… Continue reading China halts gene-editing activities on babies
ISRO puts ‘Sharp Eye’ into orbit
ISRO puts ‘Sharp Eye’ into orbit News: ISRO’s workhorse rocket PSLV-C43 successfully launched India’s earth observation satellite HysIS and 30 co-passenger satellitesfrom Sriharikota. Important Facts: In its 13th flight of the Core-Alone version and 45th launch of the PSLV, ISRO carried one satellite each from Australia, Canada, Colombia, Finland, Malaysia, Netherlands and Spain, and 23… Continue reading ISRO puts ‘Sharp Eye’ into orbit
