16th November Current Affairs
Contents Lonar lake, Sur Sarovar declared as Ramsar sites Technical Recession and Indian Economy New genus of tree frog discovered in A&N LONAR LAKE, SUR SAROVAR DECLARED AS RAMSAR SITES Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Why in news? The Lonar lake in Maharashtra and Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham lake, in Agra, have been […]
13th November Current Affairs
Contents ‘India makes progress in vaccination coverage’ China begins work on railway up to Arunachal border India and ASEAN to expand trade despite RCEP walkout Indian Navy’s fifth Scorpene class submarine Vagir ‘INDIA MAKES PROGRESS IN VACCINATION COVERAGE’ Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in news? India has made significant progress in its vaccination coverage to […]
12th November Current Affairs
Contents Government to govern OTT Platforms PLI to encourage domestic manufacturing Home Ministry amends FCRA rules National Education Day 2020 GOVERNMENT TO GOVERN OTT PLATFORMS Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? The Union government has brought Over the Top (OTT) platforms, or video streaming service providers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and others, under the […]
11th November Current Affairs
Contents Saffron in Sikkim Concentration of Earthquake in Dharchula region Echinops in Sahyadri mountains Biological plant-virus ‘arms race’ uncovered Facelift to 11th century Lingaraj Temple in Odisha SAFFRON IN SIKKIM Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Why in news? The Ministry of Science and Technology, through the Department of Science and Technology (DST), is now looking […]
10th November Current Affairs
Contents NGT order on firecrackers Western Ghats ESA draft notification National Agricultural Education Policy Nutraceutical industry seeks policy changes NGT ORDER ON FIRECRACKERS Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Why in news? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed that there would be a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in the […]
8th & 9th November Current Affairs
Contents Ethiopia vows to replace Tigray Govt India, Italy Virtual summit National Cancer Awareness Day NCPI nod to WhatsApp’s payments service Iran seeks equipment for Chabahar rail project Brown carbon ‘tarballs’ in Himalayan atmosphere Dumping by Vietnam hits Indian pepper Skeleton of Neolithic period offers clues ETHIOPIA VOWS TO REPLACE TIGRAY GOVT Focus: Prelims – […]
7th November Current Affairs
Contents SC: Maradu Builders to provide a “concrete plan” Covid-19 Insurance for “green soldiers” SC: MARADU BUILDERS TO PROVIDE A “CONCRETE PLAN” Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Why in news? The Supreme Court asked the Maradu Towers builders’ lawyers to file their written submissions for a detailed hearing. Background In 2006 Maradu Panchayat granted permission […]
6th November Current Affairs
Contents ‘Differential licensing will hurt telcos’ Pakistan’s decision on Kartarpur Sahib gurudwara All insults not offence under SC/ST Act: SC Radio bursts detected in Milky Way for the first time ‘DIFFERENTIAL LICENSING WILL HURT TELCOS’ Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure Why in news? Recently, various telecom operators have collectively opposed the move to introduce differential […]
5th November Current Affairs
Contents CCEA approves Luhri hydropower project Interpol: Cybercrime-related communication SC lays down guidelines for matrimonial cases U.S. formally exits Paris climate deal India talks to GCC about return of Indian workers Centre launches ‘Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge’ CCEA APPROVES LUHRI HYDROPOWER PROJECT Focus: GS-I Geography, GS-II Polity and Governance Why in news? The Cabinet Committee on […]