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Explained: The debate over UN’s new rules for ships in the Arctic region

News: International Maritime Organization (IMO) put forward new regulations, called IMO 2020 Facts: IMO 2020 Bans ships from using fuels with a sulphur content above 0.5 per cent, compared with 3.5 per cent previously. Only ships fitted with sulphur-cleaning devices, known as scrubbers, are allowed to continue burning high-sulphur fuel. Ships can opt for cleaner… Continue reading Explained: The debate over UN’s new rules for ships in the Arctic region

Explained: What is Economic Survey, and why is it important?

News: The Economic Survey for 2019-2020 will be tabled in Parliament on Friday (January 31). Facts: About the Economic Survey  It is a report the government presents on the state of the economy in the past one year, the key challenges it anticipates, and their possible solutions. It is prepared by the Economic Division of… Continue reading Explained: What is Economic Survey, and why is it important?

Indian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history

News: Wildlife researchers recently documented the presence of an Indian gaur in the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), Maharashtra. Facts:  Gaur  World’s largest and tallest wild bovines  Listed as Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 IUCN Status: Vulnerable Geographic range: Bhutan; Cambodia; China; India; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Nepal; Thailand; Viet… Continue reading Indian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history

7 PM |The ugly truth about India’s adherence to the FRBM Act|31st January 2020

Context: FRBM Act. More in news: Fiscal deficit has become a key factor to watch out for in every Budget presentation. It is considered the most important marker of a government’s financial health. Budget: The word ‘budget’ has not been used in the Constitution of India. Rather Article 112 of the Constitution of India mentions the… Continue reading 7 PM |The ugly truth about India’s adherence to the FRBM Act|31st January 2020

Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO

News:Recently,the Indian Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU) was chaired by the Union Human Resource Development(HRD) Minister. Facts: About INCCU: Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU) was formed by the Government of India in 1949.It was made a permanent commission in 1951. It functions under the Department of Secondary and Higher Education in the Ministry… Continue reading Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO

Gatka Martial Art

News:Recently,the Punjab’s martial arts form,Gatka was performed by the Sikh community on the occasion of Republic Day. Facts: About Gatka Martial Art: Gatka is a traditional martial art form associated with the Sikh gurus.It imbibes sword and sticks fighting skills and self-control. It is believed to have originated when the 6th Sikh Guru Hargobind adopted… Continue reading Gatka Martial Art

Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency

News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has declared coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern(PHEIC). Facts: About Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC): It is defined as an extraordinary event that constitutes a public health risk to other States through the international spread of the disease and potentially requires a coordinated international response. The responsibility of… Continue reading Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency

Curtain Raiser:Exercise SAMPRITI

News:India and Bangladesh will hold the ninth edition of the joint military training exercise called SAMPRITI at Umroi,Meghalaya. Facts: About Exercise SAMPRITI: The Exercise Sampriti is an annual exercise held alternately in India and Bangladesh.It was held for the first time in 2011. The aim of this exercise is to build, strengthen and promote positive… Continue reading Curtain Raiser:Exercise SAMPRITI

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