Arsenic-resistant rice cultivated in West Bengal News:Researchers in West Bengal have developed and commercialised a rice variety named “Muktoshri” that is resistant to arsenic. Facts: About the rice variety: It is also called IET 21845. It has been developed jointly by the Rice Research Station, West Bengal Agriculture Department and the National Botanical Research Institute,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 9th, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 8th, 2020
Explained:Sedition law News:Recently, a sessions court had rejected the anticipatory bail application of a student booked under Section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code(IPC). Facts: About Sedition(Section 124A): The concept of sedition was introduced in the penal code in 1870.It was a colonial law directed against strong criticism of the British administration. Section 124A… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 8th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 7th, 2020
Cabinet approves to give status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs News: The Union cabinet has approved introduction of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Facts: Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 It amends Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act of 2014 and Indian Institutes of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 7th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 6th, 2020
Burhi Dihing River News: Massive fire broke out on the Burhi Dihing River in Assam’s Dibrugarh district allegedly due to an oil pipeline blast Facts: Dihing or Burhi Dihing is a large left bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River. Source: the Patkai Hills, Eastern Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh Course: flows through Tinsukia and Dibrugarh Districts in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 6th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 5th, 2020
Explained: What is the locust attack destroying crops in several countries? News: Pakistan and Somalia have declared locust emergencies. Facts: About Locust Locusts are a group of short-horned grasshoppers. They multiply in numbers as they migrate long distances in destructive swarms. Four species of locusts are found in India: Desert locust, Migratory locust, and Bombay… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 5th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 4th, 2020
World Wetlands Day News: The World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February. Facts: Background: the date of adoption of Ramsar Convention on Wetlands on 2nd February, 1971. 2020 Theme: “Wetlands and Biodiversity” Additional Information Ramsar Convention on Wetland (1971): It is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 4th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 3rd, 2020
Explained: The five ‘iconic’ archaeological sites mentioned in the Budget News: The Government has proposed to set up an Indian Institute of Heritage and Conservation under the Ministry of Culture, and develop five archaeological sites as “iconic sites” with onsite museums. Facts: Site Location About Rakhigarhi Hissar, Haryana One of the most prominent and largest… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 3rd, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 2nd, 2020
Union Budget 2020-21 News:TheGeneral Budget 2020-21 has been presented by the Union Finance Minister in the Lok Sabha. Facts: About Budget: The word Budget has not been used in the Constitution of India.Rather Article 112 of the Constitution of India mentions the term “Annual Financial statement”. The budget is a statement of the estimated receipts… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 2nd, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 1st, 2020
Economic Survey 2019-20: What it says on stubble burning News: Economic Survey 2019-20 has said that the number of stubble-burning incidents (61,332) in 2019 were the least in four years. However, the survey highlights agricultural residue burning as a “major concern”. Facts: Stubble Burning: It is the practice of intentionally setting fire to residues which… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 1st, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 31th, 2020
Indian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history News: Wildlife researchers recently documented the presence of an Indian gaur in the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), Maharashtra. Facts: Indian gaur World’s largest and tallest wild bovines Listed as Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 IUCN Status: Vulnerable Explained:… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 31th, 2020
