News:Recently, the Ministry of Environment and Forest has relaxed Coastal Regulation Zone(CRZ) rules for Blue flag beaches. Facts: About the relaxation of CRZ rules: India’s Coastal Regulation Zone(CRZ) rules do not allow the construction of infrastructure on beaches and islands. But the Blue Flag certification requires the beaches to create infrastructures like portable toilet blocks,… Continue reading Centre eases CRZ rules of beaches aspiring for Blue Flag tag: What is this certification?
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #63 January 16, 2020
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Daily Quiz #63 UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 16, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 16th January 2020
GS -2 US, China reset trade relationship with Phase 1 deal USA and China has signed an initial trade deal that is expected to boost export from US farmers and manufacturers to China. The centrepiece of the deal is a pledge by China to purchase at least an additional $200 billion worth of US farm… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 16th January 2020
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 16, 2020
What is the importance of good early childhood education in child development? Discuss various provisions regarding primary education in draft National Education Policy. Answer What is stagflation? What steps should be taken to control stagflation in Indian economy? Answer In the coming decade, India’s cities need to focus on governance and sustainable development. In light… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 16, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 15, 2020
1. Subsidies are not a sustainable solution to underlying problems, rather it is a burden on fiscal purse. Comment. Indian Express 2. Buddhism played an important role in spreading Indian culture across the globe in ancient times. Elaborate. The Hindu 3. What is meant by middle powers in international relations? How aligning with other middle… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 15, 2020
WHO releases Global Health Challenges for 2020
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a list of 13 urgent global health challenges for 2020. Facts: About the 13 challenges: Climate Crisis Delivering Health in Conflict and Crisis Healthcare Equality Expanding Access to Medicines Infectious Diseases Preparing for Epidemics Dangerous Products like unsafe food, and unhealthy diets Investing in People Who Defend Our Health… Continue reading WHO releases Global Health Challenges for 2020
Bhil tribe termed alcoholic, criminal-minded in MPPSC exam
News:Recently,the controversial references to the Bhil tribe by Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission(MPPSC) has received severe criticism from civil society groups. Facts: About Bhil Tribe: The word Bhil is derived from the Billu which mean Bows.They are mostly found in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Bhil tribes have been… Continue reading Bhil tribe termed alcoholic, criminal-minded in MPPSC exam
WHO endorses indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis diagnosis
News:The World Health Organisation(WHO) has endorsed TrueNat which is an indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis(TB) diagnosis. Facts: About TrueNat: The TrueNat is a new molecular test that can diagnose TB in one hour as well as testing for resistance to the drug rifampicin. The test has been developed by the Indian firm MolBio Diagnostics… Continue reading WHO endorses indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis diagnosis
India Meteorological Department(IMD) celebrates 145th Foundation Day
News:The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) is celebrating its 145th Foundation day on 15th January,2020. Facts: About India Meteorological Department (IMD) India Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in 1875.It is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India. It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology. IMD… Continue reading India Meteorological Department(IMD) celebrates 145th Foundation Day
