News:The retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index(CPI) has reached a five and a half year high of 7.35% in December 2019. Facts: Reasons for rise in retail inflation: The rise in retail inflation is primarily due to increase in Consumer food price inflation to 14.12% in December 2019.This is the highest since 17.89% in… Continue reading Retail inflation at 5-year high of 7.3% in December
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Bull tamers gear up for jallikattu
News:Jallikattu, a popular bull taming sport held during Pongal is all set to take place in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Jallikattu: Jallikattu is called as Eru thazuval or embracing the bull.The festival is a Tamil custom celebrated on the day of Mattu Pongal,the day after Pongal (harvest festival). The term ‘jallikattu,’ comes… Continue reading Bull tamers gear up for jallikattu
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 13, 2020
1. What is carbon tax? Do you think carbon tax can help in reducing air pollution in India? Suggest some measures to reduce air pollution in India. DownToEarth 2. What is financial inclusion? What are the challenges to financial inclusion in India? Discuss various government measures for the same. The Hindu 3. The spread of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 13, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 13th, 2020
India’s under-5 mortality of girls exceeds that of boys, unlike global trend, says report News: United Nations (UN) inter-agency group for child mortality released a report titled ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’ Facts: ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’: Key Takeaways Global: Globally, 85% of deaths among children and young adolescents in 2018 occurred… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 13th, 2020
India’s under-5 mortality of girls exceeds that of boys, unlike global trend, says report
News: United Nations (UN) inter-agency group for child mortality released a report titled ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’ Facts: ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’: Key Takeaways Global: Globally, 85% of deaths among children and young adolescents in 2018 occurred in the first five years of life Half of all under-5 deaths in 2018… Continue reading India’s under-5 mortality of girls exceeds that of boys, unlike global trend, says report
Kaziranga records 96 species of wetland birds
News: According to the second wetland bird count, conducted by officials of the Kaziranga National Park, the park has 96 species of wetland birds. Facts: About Kaziranga National Park Location: Spread across parts of Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam. Major Rivers: Brahmaputra, Diphlu, Mora Diphlu and Mora Dhansiri. Perennial wetlands: Sohola (largest), Borbeel, Kawoimari,… Continue reading Kaziranga records 96 species of wetland birds
Explained: NASA’s Artemis mission
News: NASA wants to send the first woman and the next man to the Moon by the year 2024 under the Artemis lunar exploration program Facts: About ARTEMIS ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun. Objectives: Establishing of lunar outpost Investigating the Moon’s resources and how they… Continue reading Explained: NASA’s Artemis mission
ISRO’s NavIC to feature in mobiles
News: 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) (the mobile communications standards body) has approved NavIC to be included in mobiles along with GPS Facts: About NavIC Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): NavIC IRNSS (NavIC) is an independent regional navigation satellite system developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It provides accurate position information service… Continue reading ISRO’s NavIC to feature in mobiles
World Future Energy Summit to begin today in Abu Dhabi
News: The World Future Energy Summit began in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Climate Innovations Exchange (CLIX) will be held alongside. Facts: About World Future Energy Summit It is an annual event, dedicated to advancing future energy, energy efficiency and clean technologies. It was started in 2011 by UAE 2020 theme: Rethinking Global Consumption, Production, and Investment.
What are CRZ rules which the demolished Maradu flats violated?
News: Four illegal apartment complexes in Maradu, Kerala, were demolished for violating the provisions of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. Facts: Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification was issued in 1991 under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The main aim of the Rules is to protect the coastal environment. Coastal Regulation Zone: All the coastal stretches… Continue reading What are CRZ rules which the demolished Maradu flats violated?
