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Governor’s discretion Article Manuraj Shanmugasundaram talks about the controversy regarding power of governor to release convicts held in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case under article 161  Important analysis Supreme Court, disposed the mercy petition of convicts held in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, observing Governor of Tamil Nadu is the final authority to take final decision Following… Continue reading Governor’s discretion

Will impose sanctions on any nation giving fuel to N Korea, warns US News America threatened to impose sanctions to nations carrying illicit trade on oil with North Korea Important facts The 15-member UN Security Council has unanimously put sanctions on North Korea since 2006 in a bid to choke funding for Pyongyang’s nuclear and… Continue reading Will impose sanctions on any nation giving fuel to N Korea, warns US

Explained: Why September is drier than usual News The 2018 September has been the driest September since 2001 Important Facts: 2. According to IMD, September 2018 would end with more than 30% rainfall deficiency 3. South India has experienced a rainfall deficiency of over 46%. Causes: 4. Lack of development of strong Low Pressure Systems–… Continue reading Explained: Why September is drier than usual

PT  FACTS Sikkim gets 1st airport; Pakyong AAI’s first Greenfield in India Sikkim gets its first airport at Pakyong that will help boost  industry and tourism in the region. Spice Jet will launch the first commercial flight to Pakyong from Kolkata This is Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) first Greenfield airport in the country.  … Continue reading PT  FACTS

Mosquito population made extinct with genetic tweak News: Scientists recently for the first time succeeded in wiping out an entire population of malaria-carrying mosquitoes in the lab using a gene editing tool to programme their extinction. Important Facts: The new research, published in Nature Biotechnology, has been funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation… Continue reading Mosquito population made extinct with genetic tweak

Tiny device may be effective in treatment of heart failure News: Researchers reported a tiny clip called as MitraClip which when inserted into the heart sharply reduced death rates in patients with severe heart failure. Important Facts: About MitraClip MitraClip (mitral clip) is a medical device used to treat mitral valve regurgitation for individuals who… Continue reading Tiny device may be effective in treatment of heart failure

NASA’s Mars probe beams back selfie to mark four years in orbit News: MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft of NASA has beamed back a selfie to mark its four years of orbiting Mars. Important Facts: About Maven Mission: The MAVEN mission of NASA was launched on November 18, 2013, and went into Mars… Continue reading NASA’s Mars probe beams back selfie to mark four years in orbit

Centre finalising tariffs on non-essential imports News The government is planning to impose curbs on imports of “non-essential” items to strengthen  the rupee. Important Facts: 2. Non-essential items include electronics, gems, select items of steel that are also manufactured in India, imported apples, and almonds, among others. Reasons for this move The rupee is down… Continue reading Centre finalising tariffs on non-essential imports

Clean India: Move towards making India disease free Article Sanchita Sharma talks about the importance of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and its impact Important analysis Deaths related to malnutrition, dietary risk, and water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are directly related to bad hygiene. Malnourished children are more likely to be underweight, stunted and wasted and are… Continue reading Clean India: Move towards making India disease free

The power of a nudge Article: Archana Vyas, has discussed about the impact of Behavioral Science in Policy Making. Behavioral Science: a branch of science (such as psychology, sociology, or anthropology) that deals primarily with human action and often seeks to make generalization about human behavior in society. Important Analysis: According to Author, it is very important… Continue reading The power of a nudge