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
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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
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 10, 2020
1. What is strategic disinvestment? Discuss its need and significance for Indian economy. Indian Express 2. What is quasi-federalism? Is India a quasi-federal state? The Hindu 3. Despite differences, India and China need to come together for a multilateral, rules based world order. Comment. The Hindu 4. Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 10, 2020
7 PM |CDS and the path to jointmanship| 10th January 2020
Context: The creation of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). More in news: PM Modi announced the creation of India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post last Independence Day from the Red Fort, New Delhi. The outgoing Indian army chief, General Bipin Rawat, assumed the four-star post on December 31, 2019. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS):… Continue reading 7 PM |CDS and the path to jointmanship| 10th January 2020
Nepal’s Seke ‘near-extinct’: The six degrees of endangerment of a language
News:Recently, several newspapers have reported that the near-extinct Nepalese language ‘Seke’ has just 700 speakers around the world. Facts: About Seke Language: Seke means golden language.It is one of the over 100 indigenous languages of Nepal. It is mainly spoken in the five villages of Chuksang, Chaile, Gyakar, Tangbe and Tetang in the Upper Mustang… Continue reading Nepal’s Seke ‘near-extinct’: The six degrees of endangerment of a language
World Bank:Global Economic Prospects report
News:The World Bank has released the 2020 Global Economic Prospects report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Report on Global and Regional Growth: The Global growth is set to rise by 2.5% this year from 2.4% in 2019 as trade and investment gradually recover. The growth among advanced economies as a group is anticipated to… Continue reading World Bank:Global Economic Prospects report
Henley Passport Index 2020: Japan tops, India at 84
News:Henley & Partners has released the Henley Passport Index 2020. Facts: About the Henley Passport index: The Henley Passport Index(HPI) is a global ranking of countries according to travel freedom for their citizens. The Index is based on the data provided by the International Air Transport Authority(IATA). The index was started in 2006 as Henley… Continue reading Henley Passport Index 2020: Japan tops, India at 84
16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas being celebrated
News:The 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is being celebrated on 9th January, 2020. Facts: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on January 9th.It was celebrated for the first time in 2003. The celebratory event for the Diwas is organised by the Ministry of External Affairs. The purpose of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas… Continue reading 16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas being celebrated
ZBNF:Andhra Pradesh government signs pact with Germany-based KFW
News:The Andhra Pradesh Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with German firm to implement Zero Budget Natural Farming in the state. Facts: About Zero Budget Natural Farming: Zero-Budget Natural Farming(ZBNF) is a holistic alternative to the present paradigm of high-cost chemical inputs-based agriculture. ZBNF is a farming practice that believes in natural growth of… Continue reading ZBNF:Andhra Pradesh government signs pact with Germany-based KFW
