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A new tectonically active zone in Himalayas has been found

Context: The Indus Suture Zone (ISZ) in the Ladakh region where Indian and Asian Plates are joined has been found to be tectonically active, as against current understanding that it is a locked zone. More on the news: A group of Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun (autonomous institute under the Department of Science and ... .Read more

Updated on 27 October, 2020 GS1 Geography

Law to check stubble burning soon

Context: The Centre is planning to bring a law to address air pollution as well as check stubble burning in Delhi as well as the surrounding National Capital Region. More on the news: Informing the Supreme Court, the central government held that a draft legislation would be ready this week. As a result, the Court suspended its earlier decision to ... .Read more

Updated on 27 October, 2020 GS2 Polity

India’s COVID-19 recovery trajectory

Context: India’s fight against COVID-19 is at a critical juncture considering presence of various vulnerable communities in the country. Background: Heavy toll due to pandemic: The pandemic has already exacted a heavy toll. Fragile health systems and frontline health workers are overburdened and lives and livelihoods impacted. ... .Read more

Updated on 27 October, 2020 GS1 Social issues & Justice

World’s richest countries owe $5.7 trillion debt to poor: OXFAM

Context: Fifty years after rich countries agreed to give 0.7 per cent of their gross national income (GNI) in aid, they have failed to deliver $5.7 trillion to the globe’s poorest, according to a study by Oxfam.The 0.7% commitment was established by the UN in 1970. Key findings of the study: Fifty Years of Broken Promises According to the stud... .Read more

Updated on 27 October, 2020 GS2 International Relations

India to sign geo-spatial cooperation deal with the U.S.

Context: India and the U.S. will sign the last foundational agreement, Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-Spatial Cooperation (BECA) during the 2+2 ministerial dialogue. Probable agenda of the 2+2 meeting The US brief is clear, to ensure that India (also Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Indonesia), makes a strong, public, strategic commitme... .Read more

Updated on 27 October, 2020 GS2 International Relations

Current Affairs Based Mains Drill – 27 October 2020

Q.1) An effective law can convert the crisis of stubble burning into opportunity. Analyze the above statement and identify the issues related to stubble burning in India. (15 marks - 250 words) Why this question? - The Centre is planning to bring a law to address air pollution as well as check stubble burning in Delhi as we... .Read more

Updated on 27 October, 2020 Target 2021 Current Affairs