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Internal migration in India

What is migration? Migration is defined as the movement of people from one place to another across the political boundaries- national (internal) or international. It is an integral part and an important factor in redistributing the population over time and space. Migrants who move within the boundaries of their own country are known as internal… Continue reading Internal migration in India

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 23, 2018

Archives Q.1) Discuss with examples the impact of human intervention on natural hazards. Answer: Typically natural disasters are caused by nature; but humans influence both the frequency and intensity of these events. How humans are responsible for disasters: Deforestation is responsible for disasters like landslides in hilly areas. Agriculture is said to be a major… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 23, 2018

Must Read News Articles – November 24th, 2018

Archives GS 2 Statute in Braille to mark Constitution Day In a joint project undertaken by ‘The Buddhist Association for the blind along with Saavi Foundation and Swagat Thorat, who started India’s first Braille newsletter Sparshdnyan, the Constitution will be made available in five parts in Braille for the benefit of visually challenged individuals. Corridor… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 24th, 2018

Did not disturb this Andaman Island

Did not disturb this Andaman Island News American national and missionary John Allen Chau was killed by Sentinelese tribe when he ventured to the North Sentinel island in the Andaman. Important facts: About Sentinelese tribe: The Sentinelese are a pre-Neolithic people who have inhabited North Sentinel Island for an estimated 55,000 years without contact with… Continue reading Did not disturb this Andaman Island

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Greenhouse gas amounts in atmosphere hit record high

Greenhouse gas amounts in atmosphere hit record high News: The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in its latest Greenhouse Gas Bulletin reported that the amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have hit yet another record high. Important Facts: About WMO: The WMO is the weather agency of the United Nations, and publishes its Greenhouse Gas… Continue reading Greenhouse gas amounts in atmosphere hit record high

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Falling crude puts OMC pricing under scanner

Falling crude puts OMC pricing under scanner News: Recently the Centre slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel to lower pump prices as global crude surged to a four-year record. Important Facts: The article discusses whether the oil marketing companies have recovered after this price cut and absorbed into their financials. The OMCs had said… Continue reading Falling crude puts OMC pricing under scanner

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