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Civil Aviation in India

Context: The Ministry of Civil Aviation is likely to announce the third phase of the regional air connectivity scheme, UDAN, next month. What is Civil Aviation? The civil aviation sector consists of several segments including helicopter/seaplane services, ground handling services, maintenance and repair organizations, flying training institutes, and technical training institutions. Civil Aviation Sector in… Continue reading Civil Aviation in India

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 15, 2018

Archives Terrorism finance has been termed as the lifeblood of terrorism. What are the steps taken by India to curb terror financing? What are the challenges in combating terror financing? Answer: Challenges in combating terror finance: Unlike the US and Europe, where the threat is essentially external and from non-state actors, India faces a cross… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – November 15, 2018

Must Read News Articles – November 16th, 2018

Archives GS 2 SC pulls up States for not recruiting judges The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up various State governments and the administrative side of the High Courts for delay in filling vacancies in subordinate judicial services. Searching for an elusive peace India must remain engaged with the multiple processes underway on Afghan reconciliation… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 16th, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 16, 2018

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 What is Gene editing? What are the benefits and challenges associated with gene editing? Why the Government wants to ban social media during communal riots? How do social networking… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 16, 2018

Full disclosure: on the credit rating industry

Full disclosure: on the credit rating industry News: SEBI has tightened disclosure norms for credit rating agencies after they failed to warn investors in time about the deteriorating credit profile of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS). Important Facts: SEBI Guidelines: The credit rating agencies will have to inform investors about the liquidity situation… Continue reading Full disclosure: on the credit rating industry

GSAT-29 has a perfect launch

GSAT-29 has a perfect launch News: The Indian Space Research Organisation recently successfully launched its latest communication satellite GSAT-29, which was put in its orbit by India’s heavy-lift rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-Mk III). Important Facts: The launch was a key test to the GSLV Mk III as it carried the GSAT-29 weighing 3,423… Continue reading GSAT-29 has a perfect launch

Explainer: Protecting the tiger’s habitat

Explainer: Protecting the tiger’s habitat News: The article discusses about the man-animal conflict in light of recent instances of killing and casualties attributed to tigers. Important Facts: Background: Since 2016, 13 people have died in the Pandharkawda divisional forest of Maharashtra which has been attributed to tigers and at least five of them to Avni,… Continue reading Explainer: Protecting the tiger’s habitat

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