Healing The Sea: India must learn from Sri Lanka’s ban on bottom-trawling Context: The Sri Lankan Parliament’s recent amendment of its Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Act to ban trawling is a welcome step from both political and ecological perspectives. Introduction: Sri Lanka’s legislative amendment to prohibit bottom trawling, a destructive fishing practice, is a welcome… Continue reading Healing The Sea:
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Diplomacy at work: India – China
Diplomacy at work: India – China Context Diplomatic channels are still being used to resolve the stand-off between India and China despite rising rhetoric from Beijing. Recent development India and China have diplomatic channels, have embassies in both capitals that are available and they will continue to be used even in current environment. MEA spokesperson… Continue reading Diplomacy at work: India – China
Must Read News Articles – November 2nd, 2018
Archives GS 2 Assam residents get relief from SC The apex court also fixed the timeline for issuance of notice as January 15 to claimants, and verification of documents as February 1. A catalogue of all that’s valuable State and public initiatives to compile registers of antiquities must be closely coordinated Has the CBI’s credibility… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 2nd, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 2, 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) What do you understand by Fourth Industrial revolution. Also mention the opportunity and challenges India would face with fourth Industrial Revolution. Q.2) what are the reasons for deteriorating… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 2, 2018
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Deal inked for biofuel research
Deal inked for biofuel research News: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has signed a three-year, ₹11 crore deal with The Energy and Research Institute (TERI) to set up a centre to produce “advanced biofuels and bio-commodities.” Important Facts: This will be the fifth such dedicated centre for bioenergy-research and development set up by the DBT.… Continue reading Deal inked for biofuel research
NASA’s Kepler space telescope to retire
NASA’s Kepler space telescope to retire News: NASA’s Kepler space telescope will be retired after running out of fuel nine years after its initial launch. Important Facts: Currently orbiting the sun 156 million km from the earth, the spacecraft will drift further from the earth once its radio transmitters are turned off. About Kepler space… Continue reading NASA’s Kepler space telescope to retire
Tussle for power: what’s the RBI-government stand-off?
Tussle for power: what’s the RBI-government stand-off? News: The article discusses about the simmering tensions between the Reserve Bank of India and the Centre which found spectacular release recently through a public speech by Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. Important Facts: A certain amount of creative tension is systemically in-built between Reserve Bank of India and… Continue reading Tussle for power: what’s the RBI-government stand-off?
India jumps to 77th rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index
India jumps to 77th rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index News: India has ranked 77th in the annual list, as against 100 last year in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index 2018. Important Facts: 2. India has jumped 23 ranks from 2017 becoming the top ranked country in South Asia for… Continue reading India jumps to 77th rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index
