[ad_1] Topics Covered: Awareness in space. NASA’s VIPER Mission: Context: NASA has announced that it will launch its Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, in 2023. NASA is undertaking the mission to understand if it is possible for human life to sustain there, by using locally available resources. About the mission: VIPER is … Read more
[ad_1] India’s First Private LNG Facility plant Part of: GS Prelims and GS -III – Conservation In news Minister for Road Transport and Highways inaugurated the country’s First Private LNG Facility plant at Nagpur. The Ministry emphasized on the importance of alternate biofuels for diversification of agriculture towards the energy and power sector. It has … Read more
[ad_1] Kanchenjunga Biosphere Part of: GS Prelims and GS -III – Biodiversity In news: In a recent publication by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), it was reported that Sikkim, the smallest State with less than 1% of India’s landmass, is home to 27% of all flowering plants found in the country. Sikkim is a … Read more
[ad_1] National Green Tribunal: All five Zones are equal Part of: GS Prelims and GS III – Environment In news The Madras High Court disapproved 2017 Central notification, which termed the National Green Tribunal’s North Zone bench in Delhi as a principal bench. It added that if a procedure of transferring cases to Delhi is … Read more
[ad_1] Puucho CURRENT Affairs RTM – 2020 Information The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam. To view Solutions, follow these instructions: Click on – ‘Start … Read more
[ad_1] Archives TOPIC: General Studies 2 In News: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to Delhi saw both he and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirming traditional India-Russia ties, but there were signs that those ties are being tested. Mr. Lavrov’s trip was to make preparations for the upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin … Read more
[ad_1] Onion Export Ban Dispute at WTO Part of: GS Prelims and GS – II -International relations In news USA and Japan have dragged India to the World Trade Organisation over the frequent ban it imposes on onion Exports. Both countries have alleged that the export Ban without prior notice create problems for importing countries. … Read more
[ad_1] Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Govt to issue guidelines for ‘flex-fuel’ vehicles: Context: Union govt will issue new guidelines for use of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) using flex engines by October. The guidelines will specify engine configuration and other changes required in vehicles to conform to stipulated changes in fuel mix. What are … Read more
[ad_1] FEDERALISM/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-2: Issues relating to development and management of Water GS-2: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Mekedatu Dam Project Context: On July 6, Karnataka Chief Minister said in Bengaluru that his government would go ahead with the long-pending Mekedatu dam project. The Mekedatu multi-purpose project involves building a balancing … Read more
[ad_1] INTERNATIONAL/ GOVERNANCE/ ENVIRONMENT Topic: GS-2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation GS-3: Environmental Conservation Right to Repair Context: In recent years, countries around the world have been attempting to … Read more
