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Jan242017 by adminNo Comments

jallikattu-Everything you need to know?

Current affairs, General Studies, Prelims UPSC, Read Hindu

What is jallikattu?-Detailed analysis Prelims : Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. Mains : GS 1 Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society GS 2 Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. What is jallikattu? Jallikattu also known as Eruthazhuvuthal or Manju virattu, is an event held in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day. Bulls are bred specifically by people of the village for the event and attended mainly by many villages’ temple bulls (koil kaalai). A temple bull is like the head of all cattle in a village; special rituals will be performed for this temple bull during important days. During the event, prizes are announced to encourage…

Jan242017 by adminNo Comments

Cryogenic stage-Achievements of Indians in science & technology

General Studies, Prelims UPSC

What is Cryogenic stage for India? Prelims : General Science. Mains : GS 2 Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Highlights of Cryogenic stage The cryogenic stage and the entire launch vehicle’s readiness is closer to fruition after the engine, technically called CE20, passed the ‘high altitude flight acceptance test’ lasting about 25 seconds at Mahendragiri in mid-December. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to fly its new launch vehicle powered by this new engine around March, and send the 3,200 kg GSAT-19 communication satellite to space on it. MkIII, when it completes trials and commences functioning in the coming years, will double ISRO’s lifting power for communications satellites to 4,000 kilos. The cryogenic stage is vital for a GSLV rocket…

Jan242017 by adminNo Comments

eMigrate project-Impact on Indians

Current affairs, General Studies, Prelims UPSC

what is eMigrate project? Prelims : Current events of national and international importance. Mains : GS 2 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. It is aimed at protecting the rights of Indian workers in the Gulf eMigrate project is a transformational initiative of the Overseas Employment Division of MEA, Government of India, to automate the current emigration processes and eco-system. This e-governance program aims to transform emigration into a simple, transparent, orderly and humane process. The eMigrate system fully automates the operations of various offices and all key stakeholders in the emigration lifecycle Through the e-migrate system instant action against recruiting agents whenever they break rules. The key highlights of eMIGRATE system Public website for the general public to access…

Jan132017 by adminNo Comments

How to fight pollution in Delhi

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Pollution in Delhi is a growing emergency and could reach real dangerous levels if treated with the usual sluggish, ad hoc measures. Discuss alternative measures to such as odd-even scheme to fight pollution in Delhi ? Reference:-The Indian Express Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies Major Indian cities are facing an urgent need to check pollution levels to provide a healthy environment to it's citizens. Various laws like Environment Protection Act 1986 , Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981...etc are already in place to check this menace but little success has been achieved so far. Heart of the nation has been struggling for fresh air in the closed gas chamber,But recently the dangerous level of PM particles raises an alarm to either continuing this state of emergency(closed schools,offices etc)…

Jan92017 by adminNo Comments

MASTER CRUX compilation-2017 january

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General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Pollution in Delhi is a growing emergency and could reach real dangerous levels if treated with the usual sluggish, ad hoc measures. Discuss alternative measures to such as odd-even scheme to fight pollution in Delhi. (200 Words) The Indian Express Major Indian cities are facing an urgent need to check pollution levels to provide a healthy environment to it's citizens. Various laws like Environment Protection Act 1986 , Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981...etc are already in place to check this menace but little success has been achieved so far. Heart of the nation has been struggling for fresh air in the closed gas chamber,But recently the dangerous level of PM particles raises an alarm to either continuing…

Jan72017 by adminNo Comments

Todays Important News paper articles For UPSC- January 7

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Hi IAStoday Readers and IAS aspirants,Due to overwhelming requests we are providing you Important articles from Daily newspapers The Hindu and Indian express. You can access daily here if you don't know How to read Newspaper on exam point of view.We are also proving links to official newspaper so that you can save time & Read relevant articles and news only. THE INDIAN EXPRESS (Important News today) FRONT PAGE Model code of conduct: EC asks Govt to respond to Opposition’s Budget delay demand {GS PAPER 2} In 80% farmer-suicides due to debt, loans from banks, not moneylenders {GS PAPER 2} SC bars Aircel from trading its 2G, says can’t use assets of nation and not face its law {GS PAPER 3} EXPRESS NETWORK SC warns HCs against granting bail when probe is…