Inflation conundrum: Confusion with Inflation Context: The latest Consumer Price Index data shows headline that retail inflation has decelerated to a record low of 1.54% in June, 2017. The difficulty: The reading has slid below the 2% lower bound of the Reserve Bank of India’s medium-term target for CPI inflation has understandably led to calls… Continue reading Inflation conundrum:
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No development zone near Ganga river, says NGT
Tribunal prohibits dumping of waste near Ganga banks: (The Hindu) No development zone near Ganga river, says NGT Context An area of 100 metres from the edge of the Ganga between Haridwar and Unnao has been declared a ‘No Development Zone,’ with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) prohibiting dumping of waste within 500 metres of… Continue reading No development zone near Ganga river, says NGT
Healing The Sea:
Healing The Sea: India must learn from Sri Lanka’s ban on bottom-trawling Context: The Sri Lankan Parliament’s recent amendment of its Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Act to ban trawling is a welcome step from both political and ecological perspectives. Introduction: Sri Lanka’s legislative amendment to prohibit bottom trawling, a destructive fishing practice, is a welcome… Continue reading Healing The Sea:
Diplomacy at work: India – China
Diplomacy at work: India – China Context Diplomatic channels are still being used to resolve the stand-off between India and China despite rising rhetoric from Beijing. Recent development India and China have diplomatic channels, have embassies in both capitals that are available and they will continue to be used even in current environment. MEA spokesperson… Continue reading Diplomacy at work: India – China
Must Read News Articles – November 2nd, 2018
Archives GS 2 Assam residents get relief from SC The apex court also fixed the timeline for issuance of notice as January 15 to claimants, and verification of documents as February 1. A catalogue of all that’s valuable State and public initiatives to compile registers of antiquities must be closely coordinated Has the CBI’s credibility… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 2nd, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 2, 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 Q.1) What do you understand by Fourth Industrial revolution. Also mention the opportunity and challenges India would face with fourth Industrial Revolution. Q.2) what are the reasons for deteriorating… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 2, 2018
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Deal inked for biofuel research
Deal inked for biofuel research News: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has signed a three-year, ₹11 crore deal with The Energy and Research Institute (TERI) to set up a centre to produce “advanced biofuels and bio-commodities.” Important Facts: This will be the fifth such dedicated centre for bioenergy-research and development set up by the DBT.… Continue reading Deal inked for biofuel research
NASA’s Kepler space telescope to retire
NASA’s Kepler space telescope to retire News: NASA’s Kepler space telescope will be retired after running out of fuel nine years after its initial launch. Important Facts: Currently orbiting the sun 156 million km from the earth, the spacecraft will drift further from the earth once its radio transmitters are turned off. About Kepler space… Continue reading NASA’s Kepler space telescope to retire
