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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

Transgender Persons Act comes into effect

News: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notified Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 Facts: Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 Aim: Social, economic and educational empowerment of transgender persons. Definition of Transgender: Those whose gender does not match the gender assigned to that person at birth. Key Provisions:  Right to Self-Identification: Person… Continue reading Transgender Persons Act comes into effect

Govt publishes policy for treatment of rare diseases

News: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare published a national policy for treatment of rare diseases, listing 450 diseases as rare. Facts: Rare Disease: It is a health condition of low prevalence that affects a small number of people compared with other prevalent diseases in the general population. Example: Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle cell anaemia,… Continue reading Govt publishes policy for treatment of rare diseases

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 manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of, or handling human excreta.… Continue reading Maharashtra, Gujarat lag behind in compensation for sewer deaths

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