A report titled ‘The Face of Disasters 2019’, published by Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) has noted that IMD’s normal monsoon prediction gives only a myopic view. It does not give insights on extremes of floods and droughts across India. Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said monsoon rains are expected to… Continue reading Average rainfall hides weather extremes: report
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Rain, thunderstorm leave over 50 dead in four States
Heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning has killed more than 50 people across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. The government has approved Rs. 2 lakh PM’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the unseasonal rain in different states. In 1948, Prime Minister’s National Relief… Continue reading Rain, thunderstorm leave over 50 dead in four States
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 18th, 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 capability approach of Amartya Sen in the context of India? What are the important changes brought about recently by the India Meteorological Department in the use of terminologies… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 18th, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 17, 2019
Archives Q.1) Growth of the economy requires better coordination between fiscal and monetary policies. Explain. Answer: After the 2008 economic crisis, monetary policies and fiscal policies were tested to their brink. They failed to spur growth and now, the world is facing another economic slowdown. These policies need to work together to keep economic growth… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 17, 2019
Must Read News Articles – April 18th, 2019
Archives GS 2 The limits of populism A charismatic leader mesmerises the electorate, strikes an emotional chord and blurs the distinction between the leader and the led. A crisis of credibility? While nothing bars the EC from asserting its authority, it still needs institutional safeguards to protect its autonomy For a free referee The incumbent… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 18th, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 17, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Vellore parliamentary constituency polls rescinded President has cancelled polling in Vellore. It is the first Lok Sabha seat to have had its elections cancelled over abuse of money power. This decision comes after the Election Commission had recommended to the President that elections in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – April 17, 2019
7 PM | El Nino and Its impact on Indian monsoon | 17 April, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted “near normal” southwest monsoon rainfall this year. More in news The south-west monsoon, which makes its onset over India around May-end, contributes more than 70% of India’s annual showers. The forecast of a below average or near normal monsoon in 2019 is based… Continue reading 7 PM | El Nino and Its impact on Indian monsoon | 17 April, 2019
Even remote peaks are not free of micro plastics: study
Scientists have discovered micro plastics in a remote area of the Pyrenees mountains, which runs between France and Spain. According to the study published in Nature Geoscience, micro plastics travelled through the atmosphere and were blown into the region by the wind. Micro plastics are plastics which are less than five mm in diameter in… Continue reading Even remote peaks are not free of micro plastics: study
Plea in SC to ensure safety of EVMs
A plea in the Supreme Court has sought directions to the Election Commission to ensure safety and security of EVMs after 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The petitioners have raised concern that a long gap between the polling and counting dates of the polls, make the EVMs susceptible to tampering during post-poll seclusion. EVM or Electronic… Continue reading Plea in SC to ensure safety of EVMs
