Archives GS 2 ‘No changes in citizenship Bill needed if Clause 6 implemented properly’ Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, which was signed in 1985 after the Assam Agitation of 1979-85, envisages that appropriate constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards should be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 22nd, 2019
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 22nd, 2019
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each other’s answer Discuss the key feature of the draft amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. What are the issues with the draft amendment Act? What is the fixed maturity plan?… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 22nd, 2019
Sisi as Prez till 2030?Egypt vote to decide
Egypt will hold a three-day referendum on constitutional amendments that could allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in office until 2030. Parliament had already approved the proposals which would bolster the role of the military and expand the president’s power over judicial appointments. The key constitutional amendments are (a)An amendment to Article 140 of… Continue reading Sisi as Prez till 2030?Egypt vote to decide
Biomarkers found for lymph node metastasis in oral cancer
A team of researchers from the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics,West Bengal has found the Biomarkers for lymph node metastasis in oral cancer. The researchers have said that by looking out for five biomarkers,it is now possible to tell in advance if a person with oral cancer of the gum and cheek has lymph node… Continue reading Biomarkers found for lymph node metastasis in oral cancer
Indoor emissions affect air-quality standards
A recent study has found out that indoor pollution such as use of firewood,kerosene and coal in the households contributed to about 40% of the PM 2.5 pollution in the Gangetic basin districts. The study has said that villages still use firewood for room heating and water heating.Further,people still prefer cheap wood fuel despite LPG… Continue reading Indoor emissions affect air-quality standards
Indian bullfrogs take to invasive behaviour early in Andamans
According to a recent study published in Biological Invasions,Indian bullfrog in Andaman islands exhibit their invasive behaviour early in their lives.Even in the developmental stages,the large bullfrog tadpoles eat other native frog tadpoles. The bullfrog is found widely in mainland India and protected under Schedule IV of the Indian Wildlife Act 1972.It is steadily occupying… Continue reading Indian bullfrogs take to invasive behaviour early in Andamans
Over one lakh Olive Ridley turtles enter sea in Odisha
The phenomenon of hatching of baby turtles from the eggshells has begun at the beach of Kalam Island off Odisha coast in Kendrapara district.Kalam Island is a part of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary. In the Indian Ocean, the majority of Olive Ridleys nest in two or three large groups near Gahirmatha in Orissa.The coast of Odisha… Continue reading Over one lakh Olive Ridley turtles enter sea in Odisha
20 states join pan-India single emergency helpline number 112
Government has said that 20 states and Union territories have joined a pan-India network of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). The Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) envisages a single pan-India emergency number ‘112’, which is an internationally recognised number to target all types of emergencies. The features of ERSS are (a)single number for emergency services… Continue reading 20 states join pan-India single emergency helpline number 112
Cashing out: Central Bank to sell two NPAs worth Rs 251 crore
Central Bank of India has decided to put up its two non-performing assets(NPAs) worth Rs 251 crore for sale through the Swiss challenge method. A Swiss Challenge is a method of bidding often used in public projects in which an interested party initiates a proposal for a contract or the bid for a project. The… Continue reading Cashing out: Central Bank to sell two NPAs worth Rs 251 crore
Must Read News Articles – April 21st, 2019
Archives GS 2 Former staff writes to SC judges, alleges sexual harassment by CJI In an “extraordinary and unusual hearing” presided over by him and called at a moment’s notice on Saturday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi took on the allegation of sexual harassment published against him by some online news portals, saying… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 21st, 2019
