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India space debris may have doubled after Mission Shakti

The NASA has criticised India’s Mission Shakti, the anti-satellite missile test. The Mission was carried out by shooting down Microsat-R, an Indian imaging satellite.   NASA stated that the anti-satellite missile test has endangered the International Space Station (ISS) and led to the creation of nearly 400 pieces of orbital debris. Orbital/ space debris/space junk… Continue reading India space debris may have doubled after Mission Shakti

Poll panel steps in to allow launch of book on Rafale deal

An election flying squad had stayed the release of a book on the Rafale aircraft deal titled Nattai Ulukkum Rafale Bera Oozhal (The Rafale scam that is rocking the country), and seized its copies. Officials said that the release of the book was in violation of the Model Code of Conduct. However, later the book… Continue reading Poll panel steps in to allow launch of book on Rafale deal

EC pulls up Railways, AI over model code

The Election Commission (EC) has expressed displeasure over the lackadaisical approach of Air India and the Railways in enforcing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Earlier in March, the EC had issued a show cause notice to the Railways and Civil Aviation ministries over the use of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pictures on rail tickets… Continue reading EC pulls up Railways, AI over model code

Third Edition of Bilateral Maritime Exercise between Royal Australian and Indian Navies – AUSINDEX-19 set to begin

The third edition of AUSINDEX (Australia India Exercise) has commenced off the coast of Vishakhapatnam. AUSINDEX is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The focus of the 3rd AUSINDEX is on anti-submarine warfare. The aim of the exercise is to strengthen and enhance mutual cooperation and interoperability between… Continue reading Third Edition of Bilateral Maritime Exercise between Royal Australian and Indian Navies – AUSINDEX-19 set to begin

Enzyme to arrest bacteria cell growth discovered

Scientists at the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) have discovered a new enzyme which helps in breaking cell walls of bacteria. The study has been published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, USA. The discovery could help in providing new antibiotic drugs to combat anti-bacterial resistance. Antibiotics are medicines used to… Continue reading Enzyme to arrest bacteria cell growth discovered

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 2, 2019

Archives Q.1) There is a sudden jump in forest fires across India resulting in massive damage to flora and fauna. What factors are contributing to these forest fires? What measures are taken to prevent them? Answer: Reasons: Forest fires are generally caused by both natural and man made reasons. Natural causes such as lightning set… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 2, 2019

Must Read News Articles – April 3rd, 2019

Archives GS 2 Reconsider poll boycott: Mizoram CEO The NGO Coordination Committee had on Monday said that it would boycott polls to the lone Mizoram parliamentary seat if special polling booths were established in the State for Bru refugees staying in neighbouring Tripura. Pakistan airspace closure hits Afghan, Kazakh, Russian airlines Thousands of passengers travelling… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 3rd, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 3rd, 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 Critically examine the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution to resolve the huge pendency of cases on the judiciary in India? The No Detention Policy has been the center of… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 3rd, 2019

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