About Ethanol Ethanol/ anhydrous ethyl alcohol having chemical formula of C2H5OH, can be produced from crops like sugarcane, maize, wheat, etc which have high starch content. In India, ethanol is mainly produced from sugarcane molasses by fermentation process Since ethanol is produced from plants that harness the power of the sun, ethanol is also considered as… Continue reading Ethanol Blending Programme and Sugar Industry
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 20, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 19, 2018
Archives Q.1) What challenges do rapidly increasing e-waste pose to environment and human health? Highlight the existing e-waste management practices in India. Answer: Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Challenges to environment: Effects on air – eg.,burning wires to get the copper in them by open air burning can release hydrocarbons into… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 19, 2018
Must Read News Articles – September 20, 2018
Archives GS 2 Triple talaq is criminal offence The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared an ordinance that makes talaq-e-biddat, or instant triple talaq, a criminal offence that will attract a maximum jail term of three years. President Ram Nath Kovind later in the day gave his assent. 28 Bru families in Tripura camp return to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 20, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 20, 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) According to UN report, Infant deaths in india are highest in the world. Discuss the causes and suggest the solutions to tackle this problem. Q.2) Evaluate the impact… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – September 20, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : September 19, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 19th, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – September 19th, 2018 (Sugar industries)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : From Plate to Plough: Drowning in sweetness Analysis : Sugar industries
Sugar industries
Introduction Sugar industry is an important agro-based industry that impacts rural livelihood of about 50 million sugarcane farmers and around 5 lakh workers directly employed in sugar mills. India is the second largest producer of sugar in the world after Brazil and is also the largest consumer. Indian sugar industry’s annual output is worth approximately… Continue reading Sugar industries
Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for August, 2018
Download the 10 PM Current affairs Compilation for the month of August, 2018 by clicking the link given below:- 10 PM Quiz August 2018 compilation About 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz The 10 PM Daily Quiz is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. It is a daily initiative containing 5-8 MCQs based on the important news… Continue reading Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for August, 2018
