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Context: Speaking at the International Snow Leopard Day 2020 through a virtual meeting, the Minister of State for Environment said the government is committed to landscape restoration for snow leopard habitat conservation. More on the news: Community volunteer programme “Himal Sanrakshak” was launched followed by the release of origami notebooks... .Read more
Updated on 24 October, 2020 GS3 Environment
Context: According to the recently released Global Hunger Index 2020, India has the highest prevalence of wasted children under five years in the world, which reflects acute undernutrition. Key highlights of the report: India ranks 94 out of 107 countries in the Index, lower than her neighbors such as Bangladesh (75) and Pakistan (88). India... .Read more
Updated on 24 October, 2020 GS1 Social issues & Justice
Q.1) With an ever increasing population and rapid pace of urbanization, India is facing a huge challenge of waste management. In this context, highlight the different methods or technologies used for Municipal Solid Waste Management and India’s progress in MSW management. (15 marks - 250 words) Why this question? - The volume... .Read more
Updated on 24 October, 2020 Target 2021 Current Affairs
21 October Q.1) The Defence Ministry released its latest Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 (DAP 2020) which diluted the “offset” policy in defence procurement. Many contend that the move is a setback for augmenti... .Read more
Updated on 24 October, 2020 Target 2021 Current Affairs
GS1: Social Issues Global Hunger Index: Why is India trailing? (DTE) The target is to launch the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme within a year. Once the point-of-sale machines are made available at all the public distribution system (PDS) shops across the country, the scheme will be launched, which will help people, especially migrant... .Read more
Updated on 24 October, 2020 Target 2021
