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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 25, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 25th, 2020
Biodiversity management committees(BMC) News: The National Biodiversity Authority(NBA) has told the National Green Tribunal(NGT) that it has created around 2.4 lakh biodiversity management committees(BMC) as of January 2020. Facts: About Biodiversity management committees(BMC): The Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) are statutory bodies that are formed by the local bodies under Biological Diversity Act 2002. Composition: The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 25th, 2020
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 25th February 2020
Discuss various opportunities and challenges of demographic dividend in India. Answer India needs to build its own technology capability and ensure that the technology available is inclusive in nature. Comment. Answer What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? Examine the benefit and issues associated with Minimum Support Price. Answer Discuss the role of… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 25th February 2020
7 PM | The issues around data localization| 25th February, 2020
Context: Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. More in news: Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 was introduced in Parliament in winter session in December 2019. The Bill has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed examination. Personal Data: According to the Justice B. N. Srikrishna committee of experts on a Data Protection Framework for India, “personal… Continue reading 7 PM | The issues around data localization| 25th February, 2020
Biodiversity management committees(BMC)
News:The National Biodiversity Authority(NBA) has told the National Green Tribunal(NGT) that it has created around 2.4 lakh biodiversity management committees(BMC) as of January 2020. Facts: About Biodiversity management committees(BMC): The Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) are statutory bodies that are formed by the local bodies under Biological Diversity Act 2002. Composition: The BMC consists of a… Continue reading Biodiversity management committees(BMC)
Rarely seen strawberry finch spotted at Akkulam Lake
News:Recently,the strawberry finch,a bird has been spotted in the vicinity of Akkulam Lake in Kerala. Facts: About Strawberry Finch: Strawberry finch is also known as red avadavat (Amandava amandava) or red munia. It is a sparrow-sized bird of the family Estrildidae.It is listed as Least Concern by IUCN. It is usually found in the open… Continue reading Rarely seen strawberry finch spotted at Akkulam Lake
Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
News:The Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary will soon be declared as a tiger reserve. Facts: About Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary: Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of Eastern Ghats and is located in the state of Karnataka.It was declared as Wildlife Sanctuary in 2013. The sanctuary is part of a contiguous tiger habitat located very… Continue reading Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
SERB Women Excellence Award-2020
News:Recently,Dr. Niti Kumar,Senior Scientist of Molecular Parasitology and Immunology Division,CSIR-CDRI has received the SERB Women’s Excellence Award-2020. Facts: About the award: The award is presented to women scientists below 40 years of age who have received recognition from national academies. The winner will be supported by a research grant of Rs.5 lakhs per annum for… Continue reading SERB Women Excellence Award-2020
Saudi Arabia hosts G20 financial leaders meet
News:Recently,the finance ministers from the G20 countries participated in the financial leaders meeting in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia ahead of the G20 summit in November,2020. Facts: About G20: G20 is an international group initially founded in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis as a forum for finance ministers and central bank governors of 19 countries and the… Continue reading Saudi Arabia hosts G20 financial leaders meet
