SURPLUS RICE AVAILABLE WITH FCI ALLOWED TO BE CONVERTED TO ETHANOL
Why in news? It was approved in a meeting of NBCC on 20th April that the surplus rice available with Food Corporation of India (FCI) may be converted to ethanol for utilization in making alcohol-based hand-sanitizers and in blending for Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme. Is this allowed? National Policy on Biofuels, 2018 under Para […]
UNION HRD MINISTER CHAIRS THE REVIEW MEETING ON SWAYAM
Why in news? Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ held a detailed review of the National online education platform SWAYAM and the 32 DTH Television Education Channels SWAYAM PRABHA. In the lockdown condition there has been a tremendous increase in demand and the usage of SWAYAM Courses and SWAYAM PRABHA videos. […]
April 27th Current Affairs Quiz
April 27th Static Quiz on Environmental Science
PIB 26th April
Contents Likely Low-Pressure area over south Andaman Sea Ruhdaar: A Low-cost mechanical ventilator NTPC launches Hydrogen Fuel bus and car project COVID 19 may cause loss of smell and taste Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Nanocoatings for Disposable Masks LIKELY LOW-PRESSURE AREA OVER SOUTH ANDAMAN SEA Focus: GS-I Geography, Prelims Why in news? As per the forecast guidance […]
26th April – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Explained: 47 years of a judgment that upheld basic structure Why pathogens travel in search of a host? What is the impact of Donald Trump’s immigration ban? EXPLAINED: 47 YEARS OF A JUDGMENT THAT UPHELD BASIC STRUCTURE Focus: GS-II Polity, Governance Introduction Exactly 47 years ago, the Supreme Court passed its landmark judgment in […]
Ways and Means Advances Meaning- for UPSC
India’s Central bank recently announced an increase in the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limits to States enabling them “to undertake COVID-19 containment and mitigation efforts” and “to better plan their market borrowings”. For the first half of FY21, WMA limit of States has been increased by 60 per cent over the level as on […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 26 April 2020
Contents Centre should act now on Franklin Templeton issue Most of RS time spent on issues of public importance No new COVID cases after May 16 in India, says study Quick nod likely for China investments Sewage surveillance can estimate community spread Stop villainizing bats: Scientists, Conservationists First merger of two black holes with unequal […]
Plasma Therapy for Corona / Covid-19 for UPSC Exam
Why in news? Several countries, including India, are seriously looking at plasma therapy as a potential treatment for Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Plasma therapy uses blood donated by recovered patients to introduce antibodies in those under treatment. After China and the US, India has given a go ahead for framing a […]
PIB 25th April
Contents Border Roads Organisation clears Rohtang Pass INST scientists find nanomaterials with enhanced biocidal activity UV disinfection trolley BORDER ROADS ORGANISATION CLEARS ROHTANG PASS Focus: GS-I Geography, Prelims Why in news? The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened Rohtang Pass (13,500 feet above sea level) more than three weeks in advance after Clearing Snow. Himachal […]