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Annual Status of Education Report Flags Poor Learning Outcomes in Schools

News: NGO Pratham released the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER 2018) Facts: Key ASER 2018 (Rural) findings Enrolment: Since 2007, the enrolment of children for the age group 6 to 14 has been above 95%.  1% of children in the 15-16 age group are not in school. Learning Levels:   Five-year-old children in private schools… Continue reading Annual Status of Education Report Flags Poor Learning Outcomes in Schools

Indian Oil Corporation Launches Special NATO Class Diesel for Indian Navy

News: Vice Admiral G S Pabby launched the Upgraded High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) Facts: About Upgraded High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512)  It has been developed by Indian Oil Corp (IOC). It is being supplied from Haldia and Paradip refinery. It has a unique combination of low pour and Cold filter… Continue reading Indian Oil Corporation Launches Special NATO Class Diesel for Indian Navy

Española Giant tortoises

News: The Galápagos National Park has announced it is ending Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative (GTRI), captive breeding program, for Española Giant Tortoises Facts: About Española Giant Tortoises  Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. Geographic Range: Española Island [formerly Hood Island] in the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador.  IUCN Status: Critically… Continue reading Española Giant tortoises

Explained: Why eruption of a tiny, ‘complex’ volcano is causing concern

News: Taal Volcano erupted on 12th January Facts: About Taal Volcano It is located on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. It is classified as a “complex” volcano. Additional Information: Volcano: A volcano on Earth is a vent or fissure in the planet’s crust through which lava, ash, rock, and gases erupt Major Types… Continue reading Explained: Why eruption of a tiny, ‘complex’ volcano is causing concern

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 15, 2020

Subsidies are not a sustainable solution to underlying problems, rather it is a burden on fiscal purse. Comment. Answer Buddhism played an important role in spreading Indian culture across the globe in ancient times. Elaborate. Answer What is meant by middle powers in international relations? How aligning with other middle powers would help India rise… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 15, 2020

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 14, 2020

1. What are various new age threats to Indian security? Discuss how India should prepare itself for these threats. Indian Express 2. What are the reasons for the high child mortality rate in India? Suggest some measures to control child mortality in India. The Hindu 3. Write about major teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Discuss its… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 14, 2020

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 14th, 2020

Maharashtra, Gujarat lag behind in compensation for sewer deaths News: According to data from the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK), of the 926 sewer deaths, families of 172 victims are yet to receive compensation. Gujarat and Maharashtra lag behind the most in compensation for sewer deaths. Facts: Manual scavenging: It is the practice of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 14th, 2020

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Isro’s communication satellite GSAT-30 to launch on Jan 17 from French territory Ariane

News: ISRO will launch GSAT-30 onboard Ariane-5 launch vehicle (VA 251) from French Guiana on January 17 Facts: About GSAT-30 It has been designed and manufactured by the Indian Space Research Organisation It is an operational communication satellite for DTH, television uplink and VSAT services. It will replace the INSAT-4A satellite currently used by cable… Continue reading Isro’s communication satellite GSAT-30 to launch on Jan 17 from French territory Ariane

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