GS-2 Capacity-building programme for Afghan diplomats begins Two-week intensive course is part of India-China initiative Anaemia among men a major public health problem Its prevalence is 23.2% among men, finds study The extra mile: on Kartarpur corridor Kartarpur corridor has realised the dream of devout Sikhs, but done little for India-Pak. ties GS-3 Committee to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 12th 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 12th, 2019
Q.1) “Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the most significant challenges the world faces today.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.2) “Paddy stubble burning in states neighbouring Delhi, is being seen as one of the reasons for the smog in the national capital. Change to a less water-guzzling crop will help address stubble burning.” Do you… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 12th, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #9 November 11, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 11th, 2019
Explained: What is Article 142, invoked by SC to give land for a mosque? News:The Supreme Court referring to the demolition of the Babri Masjid at the disputed site has said that it was invoking Article 142 to ensure that a wrong committed must be remedied. Facts: The Supreme Court had used extraordinary powers granted… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 11th, 2019
7 PM | Coastal Flooding: As the seas come closer | 11th November, 2019
Context: Coastal flooding More in news: The study estimates that by 2050, without dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, at least 300 million people across the world, that is more than three times the currently accepted number of 80 million, will be at risk of annual coastal flooding. The new study by Scott Kulp and… Continue reading 7 PM | Coastal Flooding: As the seas come closer | 11th November, 2019
Explained:What is Article 142, invoked by SC to give land for a mosque?
News:The Supreme Court referring to the demolition of the Babri Masjid at the disputed site has said that it was invoking Article 142 to ensure that a wrong committed must be remedied. Facts: The Supreme Court had used extraordinary powers granted to it by Article 142 of the Constitution to grant five acres of land… Continue reading Explained:What is Article 142, invoked by SC to give land for a mosque?
Explained: How successful is cloud seeding technology
News:Haryana Deputy Chief Minister has written to Prime Minister requesting him to undertake cloud seeding plan to combat air pollution engulfing Delhi and NCR. Facts: About Cloud Seeding: Cloud seeding is a kind of weather modification technology to create artificial rainfall.It works only when there is enough pre-existing clouds in the atmosphere. Rain happens when… Continue reading Explained: How successful is cloud seeding technology
Telling numbers: Anaemia among men; how it varies among age groups, states
News:According to a recent study aimed at determining the prevalence of anaemia among men in India, it has found that 23.5% of men had anaemia, ranging from mild to moderate to severe degrees. Facts: Key takeaways from the study: The study has found that nearly a quarter of Indian men(23.2% in a sample of 1… Continue reading Telling numbers: Anaemia among men; how it varies among age groups, states
Explained — Maternal mortality ratio in the states
News:According to the data by Sample Registration System on Maternal Mortality in India,maternal mortality ratio(MMR) has declined from 130 during 2014-2016 to 122 during 2015-17. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: The data has revealed that 68% of deaths due to maternal mortality were among women in the age group of 20-29. Assam recorded the… Continue reading Explained — Maternal mortality ratio in the states
Trump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains
News:U.S. President will host NATO Chief to discuss military spending as the U.S continues his effort to press alliance members to pay more toward their own defense. Facts: About NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization also called North Atlantic Alliance is an intergovernmental military alliance. It was formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington… Continue reading Trump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains
