News:Government has envisaged replacement of all the level crossings on National Highways by Road Over Bridges or Road Under Bridges under the Setu Bharatam scheme by 2020. Facts: About Setu Bharatam Scheme: Launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Aim:To make all National Highways free of railway level crossings in order… Continue reading Setu Bharatam Scheme
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Greek Island of Lesbos
News:Greece has reinforced its sea and land borders to stop migrants crossing over from Turkey to reach Greek Island of Lesbos. Facts: About Greek Island of Lesbos: Lesbos is a Greek island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea.It is the third largest island in Greece. It is separated from Turkey by the narrow Mytilini Strait.The… Continue reading Greek Island of Lesbos
Land Ports Authority of India
News:Union Minister of State for Home Affairs has addressed the 4th Foundation Day of the Land Ports Authority of India(LPAI). Facts: About LPAI: The Land Ports Authority of India(LPAI) is a statutory body established under the Land Ports Authority of India Act,2010. It functions under the administrative control of the Department of Border Management, Ministry… Continue reading Land Ports Authority of India
Must Read News Articles I 4th March 2020
GS -2 UN Rights Body to move SC on CAA The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has filed an Intervention Application in the Supreme Court against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In the application, the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has offered to assist… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 4th March 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 4, 2020
1. Nuclear energy although has potential to solve India’s energy problems but carry great inherent risks. Elaborate. The Hindu 2. Discuss the need and significance of police reforms in the recent context of rise in crime. The Hindu 3. The growing role of the private sector in space, demands India to move quickly towards a… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 4, 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 3, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 3rd, 2020
World Wildlife Day News: The World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3rd March. Facts: Background: In 2013, the UNGA decided to proclaim 3 March, the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. 2020 Theme: “Sustaining all life on Earth”.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 3rd, 2020
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 3rd March, 2020
1. Discuss the role of tribunals in delivering justice. Also, critically examine the ‘Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities, Rules, 2020’. Answer 2. Recent rise in communal disharmony and intolerance is a threat to Indian plural democracy. Comment. Answer 3. Discuss how focusing public policy on bio-fortification, sanitation and women’s education can resolve India’s malnutrition… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 3rd March, 2020
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 3, 2020
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Zero Discrimination Day
News: Every year Zero Discrimination Day is observed on 1st March Facts: It is observed by the United Nations AIDS Programme. Was first observed in 2014 after UNAIDS launched its Zero Discrimination Campaign on World AIDS Day in December 2013. 2020 Theme: Zero Discrimination against Women and Girls Additional information: Joint United Nations Programme on… Continue reading Zero Discrimination Day
