Archives Q.1) What is land degradation? Discuss the causes and impact of land degradation. Answer: Land degradation refers to the temporary or permanent decline in the productive capacity of the land. Causes: Deforestation: The removal of trees and other vegetation for firewood, commercial logging or to clear land for farming and settlements is a key… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 4, 2019
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Fundraiser to secure 96 elephant corridors
The Asian Elephant Alliance is aiming at raising £20 million funds for securing 96 out of 101 elephant corridors in India. The Asian Elephant Alliance is an alliance of five conservation organizations- IUCN National Committee of The Netherlands, Wildlife Trust of India, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Elephant Family and World Land Trust The elephant corridors… Continue reading Fundraiser to secure 96 elephant corridors
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 5, 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) Teen age girls in India face some peculiar social and development related problems in India. Suggest some policy related measures for development of teen age girls in India.… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 5, 2019
11 EU nations back Guaido as President
11 nations have joined US in recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim President. Juan Guida recently lost elections to Mr. Maduro. The West alleges that the elections were rigged. Mr. Maduro replaced former President Hugo Chavez in 2013 as President of Venezuela, at a time when Venezuela was experiencing a state of… Continue reading 11 EU nations back Guaido as President
67% cancer patients in SE Asia die before 70: WHO
According to WHO Southeast Asia, 67% of cancer patients in the South-East Asia die before the age of 70 years. In 2018, 18.1 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed globally while 9.6 million people succumbed to the disease- 70% of which occurred in low and middle income countries. Availability of cancer treatment services is… Continue reading 67% cancer patients in SE Asia die before 70: WHO
Centre may relax angel tax norms for start-ups, sets up panel
The government has set up a five-member working committee to look into the angel tax issue and come up with guidelines. Startups, who rely heavily on this funding, have raised concerns over levying taxes on angel funds under Section 56 of the Income Tax Act. Angel funds refers to a money pool created by high… Continue reading Centre may relax angel tax norms for start-ups, sets up panel
Entire Aravalli area is devastated, rules SC
The Supreme Court has rebuked the Rajasthan Government for its failure to curb illegal mining in the Aravalli region. In 2009, the Supreme Court banned mining throughout the Aravallis owing to destruction of the hill ecology, reducing groundwater levels and pollution. However, SC order had been repeatedly flouted and illegal mining continued. In 2018, the… Continue reading Entire Aravalli area is devastated, rules SC
The boundaries of welfare
The boundaries of welfare News: The article discusses the provisions laid out in the interim budget 2019-20. Facts: PM-KISAN scheme: As per PM-KISAN scheme, 12 crore “small landholding families” are to be given Rs 6,000 each annually. The scheme does not distinguish between irrigated and un-irrigated tracts. As both labourers and tenants are left out… Continue reading The boundaries of welfare
After plastic bags, ban on water sachets mooted in Araku Valley
After plastic bags, ban on water sachets mooted in Araku Valley News The officials of Integrated Tribal Regional Development Authority (ITDA), Paderu are planning to enforce a prohibition on the sale of plastic water sachets in Araku valley. Important Facts According to officials, the water sachets amount to around 40% to 50% of the total… Continue reading After plastic bags, ban on water sachets mooted in Araku Valley
Interim Budget 2019: A booster dose for consumption, investment
Interim Budget 2019: A booster dose for consumption, investment News CRISIL estimates suggests that the Interim Budget could boost consumption and that, in turn, would impel the private investment cycle. Important Facts Factors contributing to consumer demand: According to CRISIL, PM Kisan scheme would boost profit from farming by 22%. The tax rebates for those… Continue reading Interim Budget 2019: A booster dose for consumption, investment
