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PM wants media to self-regulate: Rathore Regulatory body; Social Media News: Rajyavardhan Rathore, who has recently taken over the charge of Information and Broadcasting Ministry has opined that media has to be self regulatory. Important facts: 2. Former I&B Minister Smriti Irani had released new accreditation guidelines which direct that a journalist’s government accreditation could… Continue reading PM wants media to self-regulate: Rathore

Contempt plea likely in Babri case Secularism; Supreme Court News: Muslim parties might file a contempt petition in Babri Masjid case might be filed in the Supreme Court on the grounds that certain sections are trying to complicate the case Important Facts: The Ismail Faruqi versus Union of India case, deals with the acquisition of… Continue reading Contempt plea likely in Babri case

Wuhan’s promise India – China Article: After Wuhan meet there is increased chances of improved bilateral ties between India and China.  Important Analysis 2. Sino-India war of 1962 war annulled the hopes of strong bilateral relation with china. 3. The border issue between the two countries is evident from the past: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s… Continue reading Wuhan’s promise

At last, a scheme Cauvery river dispute; Centre state News: The Centre has submitted a draft scheme in the Supreme Court to implement the final decision on distributing the Cauvery waters among the riparian (relating to or situated on the banks of a river) States. Important Facts: 2. Provisions of the draft scheme are: The draft proposes to create… Continue reading At last, a scheme

Banned Ozone-destroying chemical on rise News: A new study published in the journal Nature, reveals rising emissions of ozone-destroying chemical banned by Montreal Protocol. Important Facts: 2. The ozone layer, a part of the stratosphere, extends 10 to 40kms above earth’s surface. It protects the earth from deadly ultraviolet rays of the sun 3. Industrial… Continue reading Banned Ozone-destroying chemical on rise

Newest frog in India is from Karnataka New species News: A team of researchers has discovered a new species of frog –Mangaluru narrow mouthed frog, in Karnataka Important Facts 2. The Mangaluru narrow mouthed frog is found only in one urban locality, close to the New Mangalore Port 3. Facts about the frog: Species: Microhyla Kodial… Continue reading Newest frog in India is from Karnataka

Cabinet approves new policy for biofuels Biofuels; ethanol News: The Union cabinet has approved the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018 Important Facts: 2. Salient features of the policy: Categorizes biofuels as: a) First Generation (1G), which produce bio-ethanol from molasses and bio-diesel from non-edible oilseeds. b) Second Generation (2G) ethanol that can be produced from… Continue reading Cabinet approves new policy for biofuels

Mysuru cleanest among medium-sized cities in India Clean city; swachh bharat News: Indore has been named India’s cleanest city under Swachh Survekshan 2018 Important Facts: 2. Swachh Survekshan is a survey aimed at assessing all the municipal cities in the country for their progress on the Swachh Bharat Mission 3. State ranking has been introduced… Continue reading Mysuru cleanest among medium-sized cities in India

Anything but green The draft national forest policy 2018 News: The author, Ritwick Dutta, an environmental lawyer is of the opinion that even after the release of Draft National Forest Policy, the main motive for a new Forest Policy still remains unattended. Analysis: 2. According to the existing National Forest Policy, 1998: The need for… Continue reading Anything but green

Rupee rout Rupee depreciation News: The Indian rupee recently fell below 68.07 against the U.S. dollar, lowest level in 16 months. Important facts: 2. The rupee has weakened 6.2% in 2018.  This is due to: Rise in crude oil prices, rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and Decreasing global supply. 3. India’s merchandise exports are… Continue reading Rupee rout