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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 22, 2019
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7 PM | Issues with EVM | 22 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Recently at a press conference in London, a United States-based “cyber expert” claimed that the 2014 General Elections in India were rigged and this has raised concerns over the legitimacy of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in conducting free and fair elections. Why is it important to ensure… Continue reading 7 PM | Issues with EVM | 22 January, 2019
7 PM | Power subsidy in agriculture:| 22 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context:The role of inputs in agriculture plays a major role in sustainability and viability of agriculture. The debate in India on reforming agriculture mainly revolves around the issues of loan waivers and MSP etc. and hardly delves into the input side of agriculture, which often remains neglected.One of… Continue reading 7 PM | Power subsidy in agriculture:| 22 January, 2019
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 22, 2019
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India among the most trusted nations globally: Report
India among the most trusted nations globally: Report PT Facts News: The 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer report released in Davos. Facts: India’s status: India is among the most trusted nations globally when it comes to government, business, NGOs and media but the country’s brands are among the least-trusted. India’s Global Trust Index increased by 3 points… Continue reading India among the most trusted nations globally: Report
19 amphibian species are critically endangered species: ZSI list
19 amphibian species are critically endangered: ZSI list PT facts News: According to Zoological Survey of India, 19 amphibian species critically endangered. Important Facts: According to IUCN, critically endangered species are the ones that are facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Among the amphibians listed, 19 species are treated as critically… Continue reading 19 amphibian species are critically endangered species: ZSI list
Protest against proposed bird sanctuary in Manipur
Protest against proposed bird sanctuary in Manipur Pt facts News: Protest against proposed bird sanctuary in Loktak lake, Manipur Important Facts: Manipur Government has proposed a bird sanctuary at Loktak lake in Bishnupur district The people in the village are protesting because once the bird sanctuary will be established, the fishing will be banned in… Continue reading Protest against proposed bird sanctuary in Manipur
Nagendra Jamatia, TNV peace accord initiator, passes away
Nagendra Jamatia, TNV peace accord initiator, passes away News: Nagendra Jamatia, Tripura National Volunteers peace accord initiator passed away. Facts: Nagendra Jamatia, the veteran tribal leader brokered peace with insurgent outfit Tripura National Volunteers in 1988. He was known for his effort to bring leader of Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura to the negotiating table… Continue reading Nagendra Jamatia, TNV peace accord initiator, passes away
How Hazira gun factory adds to India’s firepower
How Hazira gun factory adds to India’s firepower News Prime Minister of India has recently inaugurated Larsen & Toubro’s Armoured Systems Complex (ASC) at Hazira in Gujarat Important Facts ASC is a complex to manufacture and integrate advanced armoured platforms such as self-propelled howitzers, infantry combat vehicles, future-ready combat vehicles and battle tanks. At the… Continue reading How Hazira gun factory adds to India’s firepower
