Chinese company C-Space has set up a Mars-based stimulator in the Gobi Desert. It acts an educational facility and hosts students. The company also plans to open the stimulator for tourists in 2020. China had also established a village simulating the environmental conditions on Mars, in northwest China’s Qinghai Province. The village was constructed in… Continue reading Mars base simulator unveiled in Gobi Desert
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France launches global contest to replace Notre-Dame spire
France has announced an international competition to invite architects to submit designs for recreating the spire of Notre Dame Cathedral. A catastrophic fire had engulfed the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France and had destroyed some parts of it. People across the globe have lamented the destruction of Notre Dame Cathedral due to the… Continue reading France launches global contest to replace Notre-Dame spire
Average rainfall hides weather extremes: report
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
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
