Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China News: Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China Important News: Due to rapid urbanization, the greenhouse gas emission from vehicle is rising in India which is contrast with other developed nation where urbanization has led to reduction in greenhouse emission. Urbanization meant… Continue reading Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China
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Visa crackdown: On Indian students’ arrest
Visa crackdown: On Indian students’ arrest News: Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency of U.S detained 129 Indian students in visa fraud case in University of Farmington Important News: Along with students, 8 Indians recruiters has also been arrested for recruiting foreign students to enroll in a fake university to illegally stay in the US Enforcement… Continue reading Visa crackdown: On Indian students’ arrest
U.K. clears Mallya’s extradition to India
U.K. clears Mallya’s extradition to India British Home Secretary Sajid Javid has signed the extradition order for fugitive business tycoon Vijay Mallya for his extradition to India. Two years ago, the Indian Government requested the extradition of Vijay Mallya to the British High Commission in India. Vijay Mallaya is the erstwhile chairman of United Sprits,… Continue reading U.K. clears Mallya’s extradition to India
The danger of cash transfers schemes to poor
The Interim Budget promises range of schemes such as income transfers to farmers and a pension scheme for workers aged over 60 years in the unorganized sector and 10% quota for the “economically weaker sections” in the general category raises the question over its impact. However, cash transfer to poor do not ensure accessibility, affordability… Continue reading The danger of cash transfers schemes to poor
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 5, 2019
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Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China
According to a recent study, urbanization has increased vehicular emissions in India Generally, in developed countries, vehicular emissions reduce with increased urbanization as more urbanization reduces distances between the workplace and home and thereby, a preference for public transport increases. However, in developing countries, vehicular emissions tend to increase with urbanization. For example: In China… Continue reading Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China
‘Two-thirds of Himalayan ice cap may melt’
According to Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment, 36% of the glaciers along in the Hindu Kush and Himalaya range (HKH) could melt by 2100 even if global temperature rise is limited to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. The Hindu Kush and Himalayan Range extends from Afghanistan to Myanmar (Fig. 1) and is famously known as the earth’s… Continue reading ‘Two-thirds of Himalayan ice cap may melt’
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 4, 2019
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
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
