News: Union Minister of Earth Sciences has released the National Council of Applied Economic Research(NCAER) report titled “Estimating the economic benefits of Investment in Monsoon Mission and High Performance Computing facilities”. Facts: Aim: To use a holistic approach to estimate the incremental economic and social benefits subsequent to setting up of the “Monsoon Mission”… Continue reading Union Minister releases the NCAER Report on “Estimating the economic benefits of Investment in Monsoon Mission”
Explained: Increase in ammonia levels in Yamuna
News: Water supply was affected in parts of Delhi after a spike in Ammonia levels in the river Yamuna led to a temporary closure of two water treatment plants. Facts: Ammonia(NH3): It is a colourless gas and is used as an industrial chemical in the production of fertilisers, plastics, synthetic fibres, dyes and other… Continue reading Explained: Increase in ammonia levels in Yamuna
iGOT platform : More than 15 lakh online trainees issued certificates
News: Government has said that Integrated Government Online training ’- iGOT platform has issued more than 15 lakh online trainees certificates. Facts: iGOT: It is an E-learning platform launched by the Department of Personnel and Training to promote capacity building among the frontline workers to handle CoVID-19 pandemic. Target Group: Doctors, Nurses, Central & State… Continue reading iGOT platform : More than 15 lakh online trainees issued certificates
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon | Polity (Indian Constitution) | November 4,2020
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 4th November 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper 1 Uncivil proposal The Hindu page – 6 Syllabus Topic – Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism GS Paper 2 South tops in Governance The Hindu page – 7 Syllabus Topic – Government policies and interventions aimed at development… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 4th November 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: November 3,2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – November 3, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 1 Nutrition fallout in wake of pandemic GS 2 Serological surveys Post Quad era NEP 2020: Analysis GS 3 RBI’s governance 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY Nutrition fallout in wake of pandemic Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 1-Population and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – November 3, 2020
Typhoon Goni: Asia’s most powerful tropical storm of 2020?
News: Typhoon Goni has made landfall in the eastern Philippines. Facts: Typhoon Goni: It is a tropical cyclone that recently made landfall as an extremely powerful Category 5–equivalent super typhoon in the Philippines. Additional Facts: Tropical Cyclone: They are violent storms that originate over oceans in tropical areas and move over to the coastal areas… Continue reading Typhoon Goni: Asia’s most powerful tropical storm of 2020?
206th Session of the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
News: The 206th Session of the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU) will be held from 1st to 4th November 2020. Facts: Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU): It was established in 1889 as a global organization of national parliaments. Aim: To promote parliamentary dialogue worldwide and works for peace and cooperation among the people. Members: It consists of… Continue reading 206th Session of the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
UNESCO includes Panna in the “World Network of Biosphere Reserves”
News: UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere(MAB) program has included the Panna Biosphere Reserve to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Facts: Panna Biosphere Reserve: It is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Vegetation: Panna is characterized by forests and marshy vegetation, with an abundance of rare medicinal plants as well as other non-timber forestry… Continue reading UNESCO includes Panna in the “World Network of Biosphere Reserves”
