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Astronomers Have Caught a Rare And Massive ‘Accretion Burst’ in Our Galaxy

News: Astronomers have recently found that accretion burst happens at different rates over time.  Facts: About accretion burst event Accretion is the formation of planets and other bodies by the collection of material through gravity. Sometimes the forming star swallows up a huge amount of matter, resulting in a burst of activities in the massive… Continue reading Astronomers Have Caught a Rare And Massive ‘Accretion Burst’ in Our Galaxy

Must Read News Articles I 28th January 2020

GS -2 Centre, Assam govt sign accord with Bodo groups to redraw, rename territory The Ministry of Home affairs, the Assam Government and Bodo groups have signed an agreement to redraw and rename the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam. As per the agreement, villages dominated by Bodos that were presently outside the BTAD… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 28th January 2020

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 28, 2020

1.‘Right to self-identification is a part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution’. In light of this critically examine various provisions of Transgender (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Answer 2.‘Increased use of Facial recognition technology is dangerous in the absence of privacy and data security laws’. Comment. Answer 3.Examine the role… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 28, 2020

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 28, 2020

1. ‘Right to self-identification is a part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution’. In light of this critically examine various provisions of Transgender (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The Hindu 2. ‘Increased use of Facial recognition technology is dangerous in the absence of privacy and data security laws’. Comment. The… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 28, 2020

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 27th, 2020

Paradip Port expansion project gets inter-ministerial panel nod News: An inter-ministerial panel has approved a Ministry of Shipping proposal for deepening and optimisation of inner harbour facilities of the Paradip Port Trust. Facts: About Paradip Port Type: Natural, deep-water port. Location: Confluence of the Mahanadi River and the Bay of Bengal in Jagatsinghpur district of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 27th, 2020

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India begins coral restoration in Gulf of Kachchh

News: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), with help from Gujarat’s forest department, is attempting for the first time a process to restore coral reefs using biorock or mineral accretion technology. Facts: About biorock or mineral accretion technology Biorock is the substance formed by electro-accumulation of minerals dissolved in seawater. The technology works by passing… Continue reading India begins coral restoration in Gulf of Kachchh

Adhoc Committee of the Rajya made 40 recommendations to prevent sexual abuse of children

News: Adhoc Committee of the Rajya instituted by Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu has made 40 f recommendations to prevent sexual abuse of children and to contain access to and transmission of child pornography content on the social media. Facts: Recommendations: Legislative  Technology Institutional Social and Educational State-level Implementation clause to be inserted in the POCSO… Continue reading Adhoc Committee of the Rajya made 40 recommendations to prevent sexual abuse of children

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