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Bamboo not a ‘tree’ any more

Context: In a landmark initiative, Centre has promulgated the Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 to exempt bamboo grown in non-forest areas from definition of tree, thereby dispensing with the requirement of felling/transit permit for its economic use. Introduction: After President Ramnath Kovind signed an ordinance amending the Forest Act, the Bamboo has ceased to be… Continue reading Bamboo not a ‘tree’ any more

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 23

Archives  Q.1 India and developing countries scored an important victory at the climate change conference as key demands on ‘pre-2020 actions’ was agreed. In context to this statement Discuss the significance of UN convention on climate change conference? Further discuss the various initiatives by India to achieve its commitments for climate change? (GS-3) Introduction India… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 23

Must Read News Articles – November 24

Archives     GS:2 International relations: The new bipolarity in Asia(The Hindu Opinion) Having one set of nations ranged against China is not going to be easy in the prevailing circumstances Rohingya repatriation deal signed(The Hindu) Bangladesh to return 6,00,000 Muslim refugees to Myanmar; process expected to start in two months. Reaching out to neighbours(The… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 24

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 24

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 The plight of Sri Lankan refugees appears to have gone out of the public consciousness. Discuss the living conditions of Sri Lankan refugees in this context. Elaborate on the efforts… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 24

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