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Simply Put: Why aircraft carriers are needed News: Navy Chief Admiral has advocated for a 2nd indigenous aircraft carrier. Important facts: What are aircraft carriers? Aircraft carriers are warships that act as airbases for carrier-based aircraft. Aircraft carriers in India India currently has only one aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya which is in service since 2013. INS Vikrant: In… Continue reading Simply Put: Why aircraft carriers are needed

Wildlife Protection Act, changing needs lead to dwindling numbers at Sonepur fair News: At the Sonepur Cattle Fair, the sale of animals has drastically reduced. Important Facts: About Sonepur Cattle fair: Sonepur Cattle Fair is organized every year during November-December. The Fair commences on the day of Kartik Purnima and lasts for more than a… Continue reading Wildlife Protection Act, changing needs lead to dwindling numbers at Sonepur fair

Bioplastics may not be better for climate: Study News: A recent study from the University of Bonn suggests that shifting to bioplastics may lead to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions Important facts: Key takeaway from the Study: According to the study, at the current level of technology, an increased consumption of bioplastics may generate… Continue reading Bioplastics may not be better for climate: Study

Niti Aayog, Ministry differ over levy on 2-wheelers to subsidise EVs News: Differences have arisen between the Heavy Industry Ministry and the NITI Aayog over a latter’s proposal to levy a “Feebate” on two-wheelers to subsidise electric vehicles for promoting green mobility. Important Facts: What is a Feebate? A feebate is a market-based policy combining… Continue reading Niti Aayog, Ministry differ over levy on 2-wheelers to subsidise EVs

Khelo India Youth Games to start from January 9  News: Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore launched the second edition of Khelo India, rechristened as Khelo India Youth Games Important facts In its second edition, Khelo India has expanded its scope, and will allow participants to compete in two categories, (Under 17) and (Under 21).… Continue reading Khelo India Youth Games to start from January 9 

Why Qatar does not need OPEC News: Qatar has announced its decision to move out of Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on January 1st 2019 Important Facts: What is OPEC? The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a permanent intergovernmental organization of oil producing nations. It was formed in 1960 in… Continue reading Why Qatar does not need OPEC

Can mobile phones improve governance? News: Improving last-mile service delivery using phone-based monitoring. Facts: Government claims as mobile phone penetration increases across India, it can directly reach out to beneficiaries to generate quick, independent feedback about program delivery. Currently mobile phone-based monitoring project is being used to assess scheme performance of Rythu Bandhu. About Rythu… Continue reading Can mobile phones improve governance?