A NASA-led study has discovered a giant cavity growing at the bottom of the Thwaites Glacier. The glacier is located in western Antarctica and flows into Pine Island Bay, a part of the Amundsen Sea. According to NASA, the Thwaites Glacier is currently responsible for approximately 4% of global sea level rise. It holds enough… Continue reading Giant cavity in Antarctic glacier signals rapid decay
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 31, 2019
Archives Q.1) Highlighting the contemporary challenges being faced by India analyse how Gandhi’s teachings can be used as a panacea in such circumstances. Answer: Some of the major challenges that appear during the 21st century India and that need to be dealt with seriously are as follows: All pervasive presence of violence and keeping it… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 31, 2019
Must Read News Articles – February 1st, 2019
Archives GS 2 Heading towards strategic instability India must be alert as there is a possibility of emerging disruptive technologies prompting inadvertent conflict In the Northeast, a David versus Goliath battle The Chief Ministers of Meghalaya and Mizoram, a representative of the Nagaland Chief Minister, and an ally of the BJP government in Tripura declared… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 1st, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 1, 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) The trade war between US on one side and China and Russia on the other side are signaling the beginning of a new Cold War. comment Q.2) Discuss… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 1, 2019
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : January 31, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 31, 2019
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7 PM | South African President’s Visit to India/ India-South Africa Issues: | 31 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, was the Chief Guest at India’s 70th Republic Day celebrations. Historical background: India’s relations with South Africa date back several centuries. Shared colonial legacy and post-independence development experience has framed India’s relationship with Africa. India and South Africa’s relations are anchored in common ideals,… Continue reading 7 PM | South African President’s Visit to India/ India-South Africa Issues: | 31 January, 2019
7 PM | Impact of Livestock on Climate Change | 31 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: According to a recent study by International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), cow urine may also contribute to global warming. Introduction: Livestock is used for meat, dairy products, eggs, fibre and leather, transport, and for manure to fertilize crops and for fuel. According to FAO 2006, the… Continue reading 7 PM | Impact of Livestock on Climate Change | 31 January, 2019
Mercury plunges after artic chills sweep America
Mercury plunges after artic chills sweep America News An Arctic front plunged into the Washington region of USA, bringing very cold temperatures Important facts Cause: A swirl of arctic air broke away from the polar vortex that usually encircles the North Pole and moved south towards America Polar Vortex: The polar vortex is a large… Continue reading Mercury plunges after artic chills sweep America
ISRO sets up Centre for Gaganyaan space mission
ISRO sets up Centre for Gaganyaan space mission SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY News: Gearing up for its maiden manned space mission ‘Gaganyaan’, ISRO unveiled its Human Space Flight Centre. Facts: Gearing up for its maiden manned space mission ‘Gaganyaan’, ISRO unveiled its Human Space Flight Centre in Bengaluru at ISRO Headquarter campus. The human spaceflight programme… Continue reading ISRO sets up Centre for Gaganyaan space mission

