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‘Ganga stretches in Bengal unfit for bathing’ News: A recent map published by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has revealed that water of the Ganga stretches in Bengal is so polluted that it is even unfit for bathing. Important facts: The map was published after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) asked the National Mission… Continue reading ‘Ganga stretches in Bengal unfit for bathing’

Sovereignty and sensitivity News: The National Assembly of Bhutan was dissolved and an interim government was appointed recently Important facts: The Border Roads Organisation helps in building Bhutanese roads under Project Dantak . Citizens were worried that this was an attempt by India to impose its flag on their countryside. In April last year, the… Continue reading Sovereignty and sensitivity

Reality check News: Chief Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat ruled out the possibility of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies this year along with polls to the Assemblies of four States. Important facts: 2. Four states includes: Mizoram is due for elections in December, as the term of the Assembly ends… Continue reading Reality check

NDRF aid only for severe calamities News: The Union government has declared the Kerala floods a “calamity of severe nature”. Important facts: 2. According to the National Disaster Management Policy, the State governments have to provide disaster relief from their respective State Disaster Response Funds (SDRFs). 3. While for a “calamity of severe nature” additional… Continue reading NDRF aid only for severe calamities

Educating people about climate change Article: Sohini Mitra, Bengaluru-based market research professional, discussed the climate change and its impact in reshaping human lives. Important facts: 2. Climate Change has the potential to disrupt and reshape lives.  It can impact the health, livelihoods and lives of their families. 3. The UN Sustainable Goals Report, 2018 pointed… Continue reading Educating people about climate change

What Swachh Bharat Abhiyan ignores Article: Ravichandran Bathranemphasized that the profession of waste removal needs to be made caste-neutral through adoption of technologies. Important facts: 2. In India, waste carries the stigma that is attached to pollution and caste. 3. The waste remover in India is not a professional, like in the West. 4. PM… Continue reading What Swachh Bharat Abhiyan ignores

A brief history of the rupee News: Recently, the rupee depreciated to more than 70 to a dollar led to historical comparisons to the value of the rupee. Important facts: 2. The author discussed the brief history of the rupee: Britain (and France) declared war on Germany in 1939. As a result, India’s preparation was… Continue reading A brief history of the rupee

An enduring threat Article: K.Naraynan former National Security advisor has talked about religious and ideological driven terrorism. Important Facts Intelligence agency has failed to understand dimensions of religion-based terrorism. Due to which Iran religious movement has led to establishment of Theocratic state (state which is governed by its religious elite) Another example is establishment of… Continue reading An enduring threat

Modi letter calls for positive engagement News: PM Modi, has called for bilateral engagement with his Pakistani counterpart to get rid the region of violence. Important facts: 2. He expressed India’s commitment to building good neighbor relations between India and Pakistan and pursuing constructive engagement for the benefit of the people of the region. 3.… Continue reading Modi letter calls for positive engagement

Clearing the path News: Supreme Court has taken initiative to protect elephant corridor. Important facts: To restore ecology, Supreme Court has directed to close 27 resorts operating in elephant corridor in Nilgiri to allow hassle free movement to elephants. Elephant movement is essential for survival and it also helps to regenerate forest on which other… Continue reading Clearing the path