1. What are the advantages of offshore wind energy projects to onshore projects? What are the challenges for offshore projects in India? Down To Earth 2. What are the major causes of forest fires in India? Discuss its impact on the forest ecosystem. Suggest some measures to tackle it. The Hindu 3. Discuss the reasons… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 6, 2020
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Religion no bar for Padmanur’s Yakshagana
News:Recently,the Yakshagana committee hosted the 60th annual Yakshagana in the Padmanur village, Karnataka.It is a multi-faith committee consisting of Hindus, Christians and Muslims and it hosts Yakshagana every year. Facts: About Yakshagana: Yakshagana literally means the song (gana) of the yaksha (nature spirits).It is believed to have originated somewhere in between the 10th and the… Continue reading Religion no bar for Padmanur’s Yakshagana
National Aerospace Laboratory wants govt. push for Saras Mk2 takeoff
News:National Aerospace Laboratory has said that the Government of India should buy at least 50-60 Saras Mk2 aircraft to make production commercially viable. Facts: About Saras Mk2 aircraft: Saras Mk2 is the first Indian multi-purpose civilian aircraft.It is designed by the National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL). The project was started in 1991 and the first prototype was… Continue reading National Aerospace Laboratory wants govt. push for Saras Mk2 takeoff
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Must Read News Articles I 6th January 2020
GS – 1 Safeguarding the idea of India The editorial argues that the nations current social and political predicament poses and existential challenge. GS -2 Scoring a foreign policy self goal The editorial highlights that the government political expediency over the Citizenship Act has landed India in an unenviable diplomatic spot today. Spotting an opportunity… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 6th January 2020
Explained: What carbon numbers mean for climate target
News: According to State of Forest Report (SFR) 2019, carbon stock in India’s forests have increased from 7.08 billion tonnes in 2017, to 7.124 billion tonnes in 2019. Facts: Carbon stock is the quantity of carbon contained in a carbon pool. Carbon pool: It is a reservoir or system which has the capacity to accumulate… Continue reading Explained: What carbon numbers mean for climate target
Telling Numbers: Projected drop in male tobacco use underlines shifting trends
News: World Health Organization has launched “Global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-2025 third edition” Facts: Key highlights: The tobacco use prevalence was at 33.3% in 2000 and is projected to reach 20.9% in 2025. India had a 44% prevalence of tobacco use in 2000, and, this is expected to reduce to… Continue reading Telling Numbers: Projected drop in male tobacco use underlines shifting trends
GeM Samvaad and GeM
News: A capacity building programme was conducted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) on GeM. Facts: About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Launched in 2016, it is an e-marketplace for procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various Government Departments / Organizations / PSUs. Aim: to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed… Continue reading GeM Samvaad and GeM
Bhitarkanika census finds an increase of 15 saltwater crocodiles from last year
News: According to official estimates, the population of the saltwater or estuarine crocodile has increased in the water bodies of Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park to 1,757 Facts: About Bhitarkanika National Park · It is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha It is inundated by the rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra, Pathsala. It… Continue reading Bhitarkanika census finds an increase of 15 saltwater crocodiles from last year
