Will the Supreme Court overturn the National Green Tribunal Verdict?
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Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 18, 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 Q.1) Structural issues regarding the manner in which the Speaker is appointed and his tenure in office makes the office of speaker paradoxical in nature. Comment. Also mention the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 18, 2019
States allocation: panel sticks to 2011 census
The 15th Finance Commission(FC) will be using data from 2011 census for the devolution of taxes.Few states have expressed concern over the decision as it would result in lower resource allocation. The Finance Commission is a constitutional body appointed every five years by president and consists of a chairman and four other members.15th finance commission… Continue reading States allocation: panel sticks to 2011 census
Must Read News Articles – February 18th, 2019
Archives GS 2 How the 16th Lok Sabha fared Though there were no extreme incidents — an MP used pepper spray in the 15th Lok Sabha — MPs often broke the rules. The House was often disrupted by MPs carrying placards, entering the well, and even on occasion, blocking their colleagues from speaking. The challenge… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 18th, 2019
Eco Circuit: Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady’ Inaugurated
Union Minister for Tourism has inaugurated Eco Circuit: Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady at Vagamon, Kerala. Eco Circuit is one of the thematic circuits identified for development under Swadesh Darshan Scheme. The eco-circuit project in Kerala includes a) Eco Adventure Tourism Park at Vagamon, b) Cultural Centre at Kadamanitta, c) Eco Log Huts… Continue reading Eco Circuit: Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady’ Inaugurated
Maharashtra, where a high-speed train corridor puts spotlight on a Flamingo sanctuary
India’s ambitious bullet train project between Ahmedabad-Mumbai has been given wildlife clearance even though it encroaches upon a Thane Creek flamingo sanctuary and the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the home to leopards, in Mumbai. The Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary supports a large congregation of flamingos, globally threatened species such as the greater spotted eagle and… Continue reading Maharashtra, where a high-speed train corridor puts spotlight on a Flamingo sanctuary
The last of the elusive pangolins
The pangolin, which can be found all over India,especially North eastern states seems threatened as they are killed mercilessly because of its meat delicacy and scales, which are said to have medicinal value and are more expensive than gold. Pangolins also known as scaly anteaters because of their appearance, long tongues and are completely covered… Continue reading The last of the elusive pangolins
Iran to promote Chabahar as curbs will hit main port
India and Iran will organise the “Chabahar Day” conference on February 26 as Iranian government is planning to promote the port highlighting the potential of the Chabahar port beyond India-Afghan trade alone. As part of it’s measures to boost infrastructure at Chabahar port, Iran is looking at the construction of a nearly 200-km gas pipeline… Continue reading Iran to promote Chabahar as curbs will hit main port
Coking coal handling suspended at Goa port
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has suspended coking coal handling operations at Mormugao Port. The decision has been taken due to deteriorating air quality at the port town of Vasco, Goa. Mormugao Port is located at the mouth of the Zuari River, in the town of Mormugao, Goa. It has a naturally protected… Continue reading Coking coal handling suspended at Goa port
DEPWD organises regional conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation scheme (DDRS) at Kolkata
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has organised a “Regional Conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) at Kolkata. DDRS aims to a) create an enabling environment to ensure equal opportunities, equity, social justice and empowerment of persons with disabilities and b) encourage voluntary action for… Continue reading DEPWD organises regional conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation scheme (DDRS) at Kolkata
