Urban forestry: Urban forestry is the art and science of managing trees and forest resources in and around urban community ecosystems for availing physiological, sociological, economic and aesthetic benefits trees provide for society. Urban Forestry concentrates on all tree-dominated as well as other green resources in and around urban areas, such as woodlands, public and… Continue reading Social forestry, Agro-forestry and Urban forestry: An Overview
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 7, 2018
Archives Q.1) The G20 bloc brings congruence between developed and developing countries. In this light evaluate the relevance of G20. Answer: The G20 membership comprises a mix of the world’s largest advanced and emerging economies. It was established in 2008 amidst the global financial crisis to increase international economic cooperation. Challenges to relevance of G20:… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – December 7, 2018
Must Read News Articles – December 8th, 2018
Archives GS 2 An invitation to corruption? The Electoral Bond Scheme inhibits the citizen’s capacity to meaningfully participate in political and public life End this long trauma It is time to repeal the Habitual Offenders Act, which has only ended up re-stigmatising marginalised communities Uneasy truce The 90-day trade truce between China and the United… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 8th, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : December 7, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 7, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – December 7, 2018 (Overview of GDP back series data)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source: Three years ago, key statistics panel revised UPA growth up, Niti Aayog rejected it Analysis: Overview of GDP back series data
Overview of GDP back series data
Context: Three years after the shift to the new base year of 2011-12, the CSO and NITI Aayog jointly released the back series GDP data detailing growth numbers for 2004-05 to 2011-12. GDP calculation process and Central Statistical Office Introduction of GVA at basic prices in India In India, GDP is estimated by Central Statistical Office… Continue reading Overview of GDP back series data
Opinion | Lessons from the World Bank on ease of doing business
Opinion | Lessons from the World Bank on ease of doing business Article: In the backdrop of World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, the article discusses the India’s improvements and challenges in ease of doing business Important Analysis India’s position India has been one of the biggest ‘improvers’ in the 2019 Ease of Doing… Continue reading Opinion | Lessons from the World Bank on ease of doing business
Centre approves Shahpurkandi Dam project on river Ravi in Punjab
Centre approves Shahpurkandi Dam project on river Ravi in Punjab News The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of Shahpurkandi dam project on the Ravi river in Punjab Important Facts: The project would be implemented by Govt. of Punjab with Central Assistance and is expected to be completed by 2022 Benefits from the project: It would… Continue reading Centre approves Shahpurkandi Dam project on river Ravi in Punjab
Cabinet clears policy to double agri exports
Cabinet clears policy to double agri exports News: The Union Cabinet has cleared Agriculture Export Policy, 2018 which is in line with Prime Minister’s commitment to double farmers’ income by 2022. Important Facts: Aim of the policy: The policy seeks to harness the export potential of Indian agriculture, through suitable policy instruments, to make India global… Continue reading Cabinet clears policy to double agri exports
