Context: Recently a dust storm has hit Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in the beginning of May 2018. Background: Over 100 people were killed and more than 180 injured when a dust storm created havoc in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan leaving behind a trial of destruction. The Meteorological Department has also issued warnings that another dust… Continue reading Rise of extreme weather events
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – May 7, 2018
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Must Read News Articles – May 7, 2018
Archives GS: 1 Society related issues: ‘Return of child to place of habitual residence may not be in best interest’(The Hindu) A committee set up by the Centre to prepare a report on the issue of inter-country parental child abduction has questioned one of the basic principles of the Hague Convention by arguing that the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 7, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – May 7, 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 is a dust storm?What are the reasons behind the formation of the dust storm in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Suggest measures to reduce the impact of dust storms… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – May 7, 2018
Must Read News Articles – May 6, 2018
Archives GS: 2 International Relations: ‘China, India can partner in rebuilding Afghanistan’(The Hindu) China could be tapping India as its leading partner for the reconstruction of Afghanistan as no other country is showing intent to rebuild the strife-torn nation, says influential Chinese scholar Hu Shisheng. Indian Constitution and Polity: Many important cases wait for orders… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 6, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : May 5, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 5th, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – May 5, 2018 (In-Flight Connectivity: On-Board Internet and Mobile Communication on aircrafts.)
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In-Flight Connectivity: On-Board Internet and Mobile Communication on aircrafts.
Context: The Telecom Commission recently allowed in-flight connectivity of Internet and mobile communications on aircrafts in the Indian airspace. What is In-Flight Connectivity: 1)Inflight connectivity consists of internet and mobile connectivity in the airspace. As the aircraft is out of reach of the mobile towers on the ground, an inflight service provider provides a link… Continue reading In-Flight Connectivity: On-Board Internet and Mobile Communication on aircrafts.
