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UK Researchers develop new technique to make cancer treatment more effective, affordable

Researchers from the UK have developed a technique that could make light-based cancer treatment more effective and safer for patients while reducing its cost. Light-based or photo-dynamic therapy is a clinically-approved treatment which uses drugs that only work when exposed to light to destroy cancer cells.  However,many of these drugs are frequently toxic even without… Continue reading UK Researchers develop new technique to make cancer treatment more effective, affordable

Odisha to conserve two of its largest lakes

The Odisha Wetland Authority has approved the implementation of an integrated management plan for two of its largest lakes namely Chilika and Ansupa lake. The plan is intended at strengthening livelihood of thousands of fishermen relying on the two water-bodies.Besides,tourism promotion and conservation of ecology will also be taken up. Chilika Lake is India’s largest… Continue reading Odisha to conserve two of its largest lakes

Lemru Elephant Reserve (LER)

Chhattisgarh government has announced the setting up of Lemru Elephant Reserve(LER). The reserve is aimed at minimizing human-elephant conflict and destruction of property in addition to providing a permanent habitat for the elephants. The reserve will be set-up as per the report and recommendations of Special High-Power Technical Committee(SHPTC) which was constituted by the Government… Continue reading Lemru Elephant Reserve (LER)

School Fagadaba(Make education better)

Manipur government has launched a scheme called “School Fagadaba” (Make education better). The objective of the scheme is to ensure better infrastructure, quality education and overall improvement of government schools to make them model schools. The government will also install biometric attendance machines in government schools to ensure the presence of teachers at their posting… Continue reading School Fagadaba(Make education better)

Nitish flags off ‘publicity rath’

Bihar Chief Minister has flagged off a vehicle which is being called a ‘publicity rath’. The vehicle will create awareness on the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali (water-life-greenery) campaign via the audio-visual medium. The vehicle will also be used for creating awareness about the State government’s water resources schemes and steps to save and conserve water. The rath will… Continue reading Nitish flags off ‘publicity rath’

Explained: Bonds, yields, and inversions

The global economy continues to be hit as one big economy after another falters on economic growth.This increases the likelihood of a global recession in the coming future. As talk of a recession has started,Bond yields curve have also featured in the news both globally and within India as it most accurately reflects what investors… Continue reading Explained: Bonds, yields, and inversions

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 19, 2019

Q.1) “Various Coastal states need to play an important role in overall development of ports and inland waterways for sustainable development.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “No first use nuclear policy has helped India to establish itself as a responsible nuclear nation.” In light of this discuss whether India should change its nuclear policy or not? Answers… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 19, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 20th, 2019

Q.1) “The Witness Protection Scheme need more elaborate and stricter laws.”Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Inspite of various efforts and policies, Tuberculosis is still a big problem in India.”Discuss various reason for this. Give some solutions to prevent Tuberculosis. The Hindu Q.3) What do you understand by the term ‘Idea of India’? Do you think recent… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 20th, 2019

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