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ICGS Varad

News:The Indian Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Vessel(OPV), ICGS Varad has been commissioned into service. Facts: About ICGS Varad: ICGS Varad is the the fifth in the series of seven Vikram-class offshore patrol vessel vessels being constructed by Larsen and Toubro(L&T). The vessel is the first major defence ship to clear all the sea trials in… Continue reading ICGS Varad

Sanskruti Kunj Fair

News:The Eight day cultural fair called Vasantotsav was inaugurated at Sanskruti Kunj in Gandhinagar,Gujarat. Facts: About the Sanskruti Kunj fair: It is an annual festival organised by the Government of Gujarat to celebrate the rich diverse heritage of the country. The festival is often referred to as the state’s spring festival or Basant Mahotsava as… Continue reading Sanskruti Kunj Fair

Eurasian otter found in Chilika Lake

News:Researchers conducting a study in Odisha’s Chilika Lake have found the presence of fishing cats and Smooth-coated otters. Eurasian otters have also been spotted for the first time. Facts: Fishing cat: Geographic Range: South and Southeast Asia  IUCN Status: Vulnerable Smooth-coated Otter:  Geographic range: Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia IUCN Status: Vulnerable Eurasian Otter: Geographic… Continue reading Eurasian otter found in Chilika Lake

Water crisis looms large in Himalayan regions, finds study

News: According to a survey, published in the journal Water Policy, eight towns in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region of Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan were nearly 20%-70% deficient in their water supply. Facts: Key takeaways: Major Challenges faced: changing water budgets, increasing demand for water and water scarcity. Reasons for water crisis: poor water… Continue reading Water crisis looms large in Himalayan regions, finds study

India is host to 457 migratory fauna, shows latest CMS list

News: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) for the first time compiled the list of migratory species of India under the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). Facts: Globally, more than 650 species are listed under the CMS appendices The total number of migratory fauna from India is 457 species with birds comprising 83% (380 species) of… Continue reading India is host to 457 migratory fauna, shows latest CMS list

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 2, 2020

1. What do you understand by the term ‘right to due process’? Discuss its significance in a democracy. Indian Express 2. Discuss India’s policy towards Afghanistan. Why is peace in Afghanistan important for India? The Hindu 3. India needs to engage with its neighbours for the realisation of its global ambitions. Comment. The Hindu 4.… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 2, 2020

Suposhit Maa Abhiyan

News:Lok Sabha Speaker has launched the Suposhit Maa Abhiyan to create malnutrition-free India. Facts: About the Abhiyan: Aim:To preserve and maintain the health of our future generation by providing nutritional support to pregnant women and newborn. Under this Abhiyan,1,000 women would be given food items for one month.  At the same time,the health of the… Continue reading Suposhit Maa Abhiyan

Explained: WHO raises global risk of coronavirus to ‘very high’, what does this mean

News:The World Health Organization has increased the assessment of the risk of spread and risk of the impact of the coronavirus from high to very high at the global level. Facts: About WHO Assessment: The World Health Organization(WHO) has prepared a manual to guide the rapid risk assessment of acute public health risks. The manual… Continue reading Explained: WHO raises global risk of coronavirus to ‘very high’, what does this mean

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