News: Nari Shakti Puraskar will be conferred on the 8th of March on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Facts: About Nari Shakti Puraskar It is conferred on eminent women and institutions rendering distinguished service to the cause of women. The award was instituted by the Ministry of Women & Child Development in 1999. Additional… Continue reading Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019 to be conferred on March 8
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Home Minister Amit Shah dedicates National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to nation
News: Union Minister for Home Affairs inaugurated the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and also dedicated National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to the Nation. Facts: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) It was approved in 2018 to combat cybercrime in India in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. It functions under the Ministry of Home… Continue reading Home Minister Amit Shah dedicates National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to nation
A Giant fish is declared extinct — how do scientists conclude that?
News: Chinese researchers, based on the Red List criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), have concluded that Chinese Paddlefish are extinct. Facts: Chinese paddlefish, also known as the Chinese swordfish lived in Yangtze River in China. It dates back 200 million years. The researchers estimate that it became functionally extinct by… Continue reading A Giant fish is declared extinct — how do scientists conclude that?
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 11, 2020
What is Corporate Governance? What are the weaknesses in corporate governance in India? Also, discuss the importance of ethically-based corporate governance. Answer What are the major varieties of coal in India? Discuss various issues associated with coal mining in India? Answer Discuss the role and significance of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). How it would… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 11, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 10th, 2020
Ghataprabha River News: Migratory birds from Siberia spotted at Ghataprabha River. Facts: About Ghataprabha River It is a right-bank tributary of the Krishna River. It originates from the Western Ghats and joins the river Krishna at Chikksangam, Karnataka. It forms Gokak Falls in Belgaum District of Karnataka. It has a hydroelectric and irrigational dam at Hidkal.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 10th, 2020
Annual Crime in India Report 2018
News: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) published the Annual Crime in India Report 2018 Facts: Key highlights Overall crime in India increased 1.3% in 2018 compared to 2017 crime rate per lakh population was 383.5 in 2018 Uttar Pradesh accounted for most number of crime against women followed by Maharashtra and West Bengal Madhya… Continue reading Annual Crime in India Report 2018
Northeast gas pipeline grid project
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a Capital Grant as the Viability Gap Funding to Indradhanush Gas Grid Ltd for setting up the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid. North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura Cities covered: Guwahati, Itanagar, Kohima, Dimapur,… Continue reading Northeast gas pipeline grid project
Centre notifies new Wetland Conservation Rules
News: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has put forward Guidelines for implementing Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 Facts: Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 Key Features: Prohibits conversion for non-wetland uses, setting up or expansion of industries in wetland areas. Prohibits disposal of construction and demolition waste within the wetlands. Each… Continue reading Centre notifies new Wetland Conservation Rules
Declare Goa sanctuaries as ‘tiger reserve’: Activists
News: Activists from Goa have demanded that certain areas in wildlife sanctuaries of the state be notified as ‘tiger reserve’. Facts: Background: In 2017, Goa government had sent a proposal to Centre, according to which 500 Sq.km area of Mhadei, Netravali and Cotigao sanctuaries and some part of Mahaveer National Park was to be declared… Continue reading Declare Goa sanctuaries as ‘tiger reserve’: Activists
Ghataprabha River
News: Migratory birds from Siberia spotted at Ghataprabha River. Facts: About Ghataprabha River It is a right-bank tributary of the Krishna River. It originates from the Western Ghats and joins the river Krishna at Chikksangam, Karnataka. It forms Gokak Falls in Belgaum District of Karnataka. It has a hydroelectric and irrigational dam at Hidkal. Additional… Continue reading Ghataprabha River
