Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 1, 2019

Archives Q.1) Discuss the various factors leading to increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. Mention the important steps taken by the government in combating NCDs. Answer: Acc to data released by WHO, over 61%  of total deaths in India were attributed to lifestyle or non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Reasons for increasing NCDs: Changing lifestyles… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 1, 2019

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 2nd, 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 others answers 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… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 2nd, 2019

Must Read News Articles – April 2nd, 2019

Archives GS 2 SC questions Assam govt. over untraced foreign immigrants The Supreme Court on Monday raised questions over the Assam government’s efforts to trace over 70,000 illegal immigrants who have already mixed with the local population. Kuki militants to cast vote by postal ballots The Election Commission on Monday notified that the cadres of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 2nd, 2019

7 PM | National Mineral Policy 2019 | 1 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Union Cabinet recently approved National Mineral Policy 2019 which aims to ensure sustainable mining sector development in future while addressing the issues of project affected persons especially those residing in tribal areas. Regulation of minerals in India Management of mineral resources is the responsibility of both the… Continue reading 7 PM | National Mineral Policy 2019 | 1 April, 2019

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Andhra Pradesh MPs have highest average annual income: report

The Association of Democratic Rights (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) has analysed the self declared affidavits of the outgoing Lok Sabha MP’s. The analysis has shown that Member of Parliament(MP’s) across the country have an average annual self-income of Rs 30.29 lakh.Further, Andhra Pradesh tops the charts with its members of parliament earning an… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh MPs have highest average annual income: report

MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety

MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety A MIG-27 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force has crashed in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.However,the pilot was ejected out successfully.Further,Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident. This is the second time in 2019 a MiG 27 has crashed.Earlier,MiG 27 aircraft went down near Pokhran range in… Continue reading MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety

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SC suspends eco clearance for international airport in Goa

SC suspends eco clearance for international airport in Goa The Supreme Court has suspended the environmental clearance (EC) granted for an international airport at Mopa in Goa. It has directed Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to look into its decision keeping in mind the impact of the project on ecology. In 2015, The EAC had recommended… Continue reading SC suspends eco clearance for international airport in Goa

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