News: Antrix has recently put forward two separate tenders to identify industries that can develop dedicated NavIC-based hardware and systems. Facts: About Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): NavIC IRNSS (NavIC) is an independent regional navigation satellite system being developed by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It is designed to provide accurate position information service… Continue reading Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): NavIC
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Fifth India International Science Festival
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Fifth India International Science Festival at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata, on 5th November 2019. Facts: About India International Science Festival It is an annual event organised jointly by science and technology related Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and Vijnana Bharati (Vibha). The first… Continue reading Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Fifth India International Science Festival
Annual fishing ban to protect Olive Ridleys in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary
News: On November 1st, the Odisha forest department has put a ban on fishing in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary. The ban will be in place till May 31, 2020. Facts: About Olive Ridley Turtles The Olive Ridley turtles are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles in the world. They inhabit in the warm… Continue reading Annual fishing ban to protect Olive Ridleys in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary
Must Read News Articles-November 4th 2019
GS-2 Intransigence as villain of the peace? In Nagaland, aspirations of a new era can seldom be seen from an aging, fixed vision; the NSCN (IM) must recognise this NRC exercise only to update 1951 list: CJI Document meant as base document for future claims, says Ranjan Gogoi GS-3 ISRO’s NavIC set to be commercialised… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-November 4th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 4th, 2019
Q.1) “Maritime security and connectivity in Indo-Pacific region are the priority areas that need to be focused for India’s economic growth and sustainable development.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “An effective response to prevent climate change and reduce air pollution is to make investment in urban mobility.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) As misuse of sedition laws… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 4th, 2019
Elephant bonds can bring back $500 billion stashed overseas
News:A High Level Advisory Group on Trade Policy(HLAG) headed by Surjit Bhalla has suggested that the Centre could bring up to $500 billion of black money if it issues elephant bond. Facts: About Elephant Bonds: The elephant bonds are a way for people to bring their offshore undisclosed wealth into India without fear of prosecution.… Continue reading Elephant bonds can bring back $500 billion stashed overseas
SCO Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue (SCOJtEx-2019)
News:Indian Home Minister will inaugurate the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search and Rescue in New Delhi. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise SCOJtEx-2019 will be hosted by the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) at New Delhi. The aim of the exercise is to rehearse the disaster response mechanism, share knowledge, experience and… Continue reading SCO Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue (SCOJtEx-2019)
Bru refugees in Tripura continue to stage blockade over deaths in relief camp
News:Bru refugees have begun a road blockade in Tripura demanding that the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) resume the supply of rations to refugee camps where displaced people are allegedly starving. Facts: Who are Bru’s? The Brus are also called Reangs.They are scattered across Assam, Mizoram and Tripura. In Mizoram,they inhabit small pockets of Mamit,Lunglei and… Continue reading Bru refugees in Tripura continue to stage blockade over deaths in relief camp
Government of India to Set Up & Strengthen AHTUs & WHDs
News:Government of India has decided to set up & strengthen Women Help Desks (WHDs) and Anti-Human-Trafficking-Units (AHTUs) in states across the Country. Facts: About Anti-Human Trafficking Units(AHTUs) It will be set up in all districts of States & UTs for safety and security of women and girl victims of trafficking. These units will also provide… Continue reading Government of India to Set Up & Strengthen AHTUs & WHDs
8th Indo German Energy Forum
News:Recently,the eighth Indo-German Energy Forum was conducted in Delhi to enhance cooperation in the energy sector. Facts: Key takeaways from the forum: The two countries signed agreements on thermal Power Plants renewable energy and green energy corridors. Indo-German Solar Partnership that was founded in 2015 was also discussed in the forum. The forum also finalized… Continue reading 8th Indo German Energy Forum
