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Needed: Noah’s Ark for microbes News: Scientists have warned that humanity is facing a health crisis as many of the beneficial microbes that inhabit people’s bodies are being eradicated by antibiotics and processed diets. Important Facts: In a paper published in the journal ‘Science’ scientists laid out their ambitious vision to deal with a problem… Continue reading Needed: Noah’s Ark for microbes

From energy to infrastructure, IPCC lists four pathways to curb global warming News: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), recently released a report in Seoul presenting four pathways to explore the possibilities of keeping the temperature rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius. Important News: 2. The  demand to prepare a report was made by smaller and… Continue reading From energy to infrastructure, IPCC lists four pathways to curb global warming

Upgraded MiG-29 adds to air power  News: India to get big boost in defense after upgraded Mig-29. Important Facts: The country to celebrate the Air Force Day on October 8 and present a showcase of the upgraded MiG-29 with its combat capabilities at Adampur Air Force Station. Features of Upgraded Mig-29 – A combat aircraft… Continue reading Upgraded MiG-29 adds to air power 

EC revises poll affidavit format after SC order News: News affidavit format approved by Election Commission to be filled by political candidates in upcoming assembly polls. Important Facts: In new affidavit, Party candidate is required to fill up the form provided by the EC, which will contain All his/her criminal particulars. Pending criminal cases will… Continue reading EC revises poll affidavit format after SC order

Oldest friends: India and Russia News: India needs strong commitment to deepen its engagement with Russia in coming years. Important Facts: India and Russia in a recent meet has announced various important agreements of geopolitical importance such as: Including a $5.43 billion S-400 Triumf missile system Space cooperation arrangement to put an Indian in space… Continue reading Oldest friends: India and Russia

Power politics at play Article The articles discusses about the proposed amendments in the Electricity Act. Important analysis: Electricity Act, 2003 The Electricity Act, 2003 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to transform the power sector in India. The act covers major issues involving generation, distribution, transmission and trading in power. Competition… Continue reading Power politics at play

NOBEL PRIZE    Nobel Prize 2018 in Economic Sciences (The Sveriges Riksbank Prize) was divided equally between William D. Nordhaus  and Paul M. Romer. William D. Nordhaus and Paul M. Romer have designed methods for about how we create long-term sustained and sustainable economic growth. William D. Nordhaus have been contributed “for integrating climate change… Continue reading NOBEL PRIZE   

Defence Ministry gives in-principle nod for 31 projects under “Make-II scheme” News The Department of Defence Production under Ministry of Defence has given in principal approval for 31 projects under Make-II scheme. Make-II scheme It is an industry-funded scheme to make clearance easier and scaling up production of defence projects. Under Make-II scheme, the Ministry… Continue reading Defence Ministry gives in-principle nod for 31 projects under “Make-II scheme”

Fiscal sops for SEZs must be linked to investments, jobs: Panel News The committee headed by Baba Kalyani has proposed reincarnation of SEZs in India as ‘Employment and Economic Enclaves (3Es). Important Facts: The committee has proposed overhaul of the SEZ policy by shifting fiscal incentives from exports to investments made and employment generated. Note… Continue reading Fiscal sops for SEZs must be linked to investments, jobs: Panel

Fact Check: For limiting global warming to 1.5°C, the four projected pathways News: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), recently released a report in Seoul presenting four pathways to explore the possibilities of keeping the temperature rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius. Important News: In each pathway, the global average temperature is projected to overshoot the… Continue reading Fact Check: For limiting global warming to 1.5°C, the four projected pathways