News:The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) will undertake scientific conservation of Bibi Ka Maqbara located in Aurangabad,Maharashtra. Facts: About Bibi Ka Maqbara: Bibi ka Maqbara is a famous 17th century Mughal-era monument in the city of Aurangabad,Maharashtra. The maqbara was commissioned in 1660 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the memory of his first and chief wife… Continue reading Marble domes of Aurangabad’s Bibi Ka Maqbara to get new glow
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Al-Shabaab attacks US-Kenya military base in Lamu Region
News:Recently, Al-Shabaab has attacked a military base used by the United States of America(USA) and Kenyan forces in Kenya’s coastal Lamu region. Facts: About Lamu Region: Lamu Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It is situated in the Indian Ocean in the East of Kenya. Lamu was a trading post for the sultanate of Oman… Continue reading Al-Shabaab attacks US-Kenya military base in Lamu Region
Mizoram govt to organise Zo Kutpui to unify Mizo tribes
News:The Mizoram government is organising Zo Kutpui (festival) in at least 10 states across India and countries such as US, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Facts: About Zo Kutpui Festival: The Zo Kutpui festival aims to unify and strengthen the brotherhood among various Mizo tribes living in different parts of the world. The first edition of the… Continue reading Mizoram govt to organise Zo Kutpui to unify Mizo tribes
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #55 January 7, 2020
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Daily Quiz #55 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 7, 2020
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New data relay satellites to keep Gaganyaan crew in touch with Earth
News: ISRO is planning to launch Indian Data Relay Satellite System Facts: About Indian Data Relay Satellite System It is a set of satellites that will track, send and receive information from other Indian satellites Significance: track and be constantly in touch with Indian satellites, particularly those in low-earth orbits useful in monitoring launches Help… Continue reading New data relay satellites to keep Gaganyaan crew in touch with Earth
Great Indian Bustard
News: Conservation efforts are having a positive impact on Great Indian Bustard population in India Facts: Conservation Efforts in India Bustard Recovery Programme: Initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2015, it is a programme for Great Indian Bustard, Lesser Florican and Bengal Florican. It recommends: linking local livelihoods with bustard… Continue reading Great Indian Bustard
Must Read News Articles I 7th January 2020
GS – 2 A case for including Tulu in the eight schedule Placing all deserving languages on an equal footing will promote social inclusion and national solidarity State can regulate minority institutions: SC The Supreme Court on Monday held that the state is well within its rights to introduce a regulatory regime in the “national… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 7th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 7, 2020
What are the various reasons for the failure of Tuberculosis control in India? Suggest some measures to prevent Tuberculosis in India. Answer What are the key areas of reforms if the WTO has to survive in the present context of unilateralism and protectionism? Answer With millions suffering from hunger and tonnes of food grains rotting… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 7, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 6th, 2020
EVALI (e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury) News: According to Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a US federal agency, the number of deaths due to EVALI, in the USA, rose to 55. Facts: About EVALI An acronym for e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury. The term has been coined by… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 6th, 2020
