Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed train corridor & Sanjay Gandhi National Park What is the News? A committee, chaired by Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan, has accorded wildlife clearance to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed train corridor that encroaches upon a Read More ……
Category: UPSC Prelims
Polar Vortex and Its effects
Polar Vortex and Its effects What is the News? A record-breaking cold wave has swept through the US Midwest, with 22 states hitting sub-zero temperatures. Among cities, Chicago dropped to a low of -30°C, slightly above the city’s Read More ……
Democracy Index
Democracy Index What is the News? The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its annual democracy index. Australia and New Zealand are the only “full democracies” in the entire Asia-Pacific region, while the United States is among those Read More ……
National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) What is the News? The government has launched National Clean Air Programme, a time-bound national level strategy to tackle increasing air pollution. This is the first ever effort in the country to frame Read More ……
GSAT 31
GSAT 31 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation’s 40th communication satellite GSAT 31 was successfully launched from the European spaceport in French Guiana. GSAT-31 has a unique configuration of providing flexible frequency segments and flexible coverage. Read More ……
Asia LPG Summit
Asia LPG Summit What is the News? India’s success story on ‘Ujjwala’ and other policy interventions that have significantly helped expand the usage of LPG as a safe cooking fuel will be a major talking point as delegates Read More ……
UNSC’s Resolution 2454
UNSC’s Resolution 2454 What is the News? The United Nations Security Council resolution 2454 has been adopted unanimously. The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution to extend sanctions against the Central African Republic (CAR) for another Read More ……
Henley Passport Index 2019
Henley Passport Index 2019 What is the News? Japan retained its top spot as the world’s most travel-friendly passport due to the document’s access to 190 countries. According to the Henley Passport Index, which periodically measures the access Read More ……
Asiatic Lion and Gir National Park
Asiatic Lion and Gir National Park What is the News? A dedicated project for conservation of Asiatic Lion with a contribution of Rs 97.85 Cr from Centre to be spent over 3 years launched A dedicated“Asiatic Lion Conservation Read More ……
Nilavembu kudineer
Nilavembu kudineer What is the News? Under in vitro conditions, nilavembu kudineer (a Siddha medicine) was found to provide protection against chikungunya virus while it was effective as a treatment during acute phase of dengue infection. The Tamil Read More ……