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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February 2020
1. Efficient and sustainable treatment of wastewater can provide enormous economic returns and other environmental benefits. Comment. Answer 2. Increased investment in agriculture research is an absolute need of the hour. Examine. Answer 3. In light of various controversies, critically examine the role of speaker in Parliamentary Democracy. Answer 4. What is organic farming? Explain… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February 2020
Must Read News Articles I 7th February 2020
GS -2 Reducing custodial deaths The custodial deaths have been on the increase in the recent years as per data of NCRB. Since policement responsible for custodial deaths rarely get punished, they feel emboldened to continue using torture as the tool to get to the truth. The article argues that until exemplary punishment is meted… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 7th February 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February, 2020
1. Efficient and sustainable treatment of wastewater can provide enormous economic returns and other environmental benefits. Comment. DownToEarth 2. Increased investment in agriculture research is an absolute need of the hour. Examine. DownToEarth 3. In light of various controversies, critically examine the role of speaker in Parliamentary Democracy. The Hindu 4. What is organic farming?… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 7th February, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 6th, 2020
Burhi Dihing River News: Massive fire broke out on the Burhi Dihing River in Assam’s Dibrugarh district allegedly due to an oil pipeline blast Facts: Dihing or Burhi Dihing is a large left bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River. Source: the Patkai Hills, Eastern Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh Course: flows through Tinsukia and Dibrugarh Districts in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 6th, 2020
7 PM |Course correction for the Speaker’s office|6th February 2020
Context: SC ruling on the office of Speaker. More in news: Recently, the Supreme Court of India while adjudicating upon the matter relating to the disqualification of MLAs in the Manipur Legislative Assembly under the Tenth Schedule in Keisham Meghachandra Singh vs. the Hon’ble Speaker Manipur Legislative Assembly & Ors. made a significant suggestion. The Issue: The… Continue reading 7 PM |Course correction for the Speaker’s office|6th February 2020
How Wuhan outbreak became sixth global health emergency in 10 years
News: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak in China as a public health emergency of international concern. Facts: Coronavirus: These are viruses belonging to a family known as Coronaviridae. They are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people They cause illness ranging from the common cold to… Continue reading How Wuhan outbreak became sixth global health emergency in 10 years
Surrogate mother need not be a close relative, Rajya Sabha committee recommends
News: The 23-member Rajya Sabha select committee set up to look into the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 has advocated 15 major changes. Facts: About Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 Aim: To regulate the practice and process of surrogacy in India Key Provisions: Prohibition of Commercial Surrogacy: The bill puts a complete ban on commercial surrogacy. It… Continue reading Surrogate mother need not be a close relative, Rajya Sabha committee recommends
Soil Health Card scheme of Central Govt: A success story
News: A study conducted by the National Productivity Council (NPC) has said that the application of Soil Health Card scheme recommendations has led to a decline of 8-10% in use of chemical fertilizers and also raised productivity by 5-6%. Facts: Soil Health Card Scheme Launched in 2015 by the Department of Agriculture & Co-operation under… Continue reading Soil Health Card scheme of Central Govt: A success story
Burhi Dihing River
News: Massive fire broke out on the Burhi Dihing River in Assam’s Dibrugarh district allegedly due to an oil pipeline blast Facts: Dihing or Burhi Dihing is a large left bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River. Source: the Patkai Hills, Eastern Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh Course: flows through Tinsukia and Dibrugarh Districts in Assam to its… Continue reading Burhi Dihing River
