WEB-BASED COVID PREDICTOR
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? A group of scientists in India is working on genomic sequences of SARS-CoV-2 around the World, including India, to identify genetic variability and potential molecular targets in virus and human to find the best possible answer to combat the COVID 19 virus. Details A professor and his […]
KRISHNA-GODAVARI (KG) BASIN AND METHANE
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Introduction The methane hydrate deposit in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin is a rich source that will ensure adequate supplies of methane, a natural gas. Methane hydrate is formed when hydrogen-bonded water and methane gas come into contact at high pressures and low temperatures in oceans. It is estimated that one […]
13th & 14th September – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Hybrid warfare India-China five-point action plan SCO: A counter-coalition of Eurasian powers HYBRID WARFARE Focus: GS-III Internal Security Challenges Why in news? Recently Chinese-only website of Zhenhua Data Information Technology Co, the company monitoring foreign targets, was pulled down soon after it was reached for comments. What does Zhenhua Data do? Zhenhua targets individuals […]
14th September 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
14th September 2020, Static Quiz on Indian Geography
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 13 & 14 September 2020
Contents Karnataka’s startup initiative gets recognition India-China standoff and Nathu La border trade Singapore Convention on Mediation India logistics pacts: Russia, U.K. and Vietnam Any Non-political Organisation can get FCRA exemption Science behind air-breathing scramjet engine Reducing India’s cancer burden KARNATAKA’S STARTUP INITIATIVE GETS RECOGNITION Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? An initiative […]
PIB 12th & 13th September
Contents Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin and Methane Web-based COVID predictor Hindi Diwas -2020 Himalayan Atmospheric Turbulence KRISHNA-GODAVARI (KG) BASIN AND METHANE Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Introduction The methane hydrate deposit in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin is a rich source that will ensure adequate supplies of methane, a natural gas. Methane hydrate is formed when hydrogen-bonded […]
13th September 2020, Static Quiz on Environment
INDIAN, CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTERS MEET FACE-TO-FACE
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Indian External Affairs Minister and Chinese Foreign Minister held their first face-to-face meeting in Moscow to discuss the long standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, which has seen violent clashes and even gunfire for the first time since 1975. Details The meeting took place […]
GDP SHRINKING, GOVT. MAY BORROW MORE
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? Crisil Research said India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) would shrink 9% in FY21, wider than its May 2020 estimate of a 5% contraction. Revenue shortfalls in India, the major economy hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, are likely to force the Centre to borrow more, but it will […]