Month: June 2024
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Countervailing Duty and Anti-dumping Duty
Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: EconomyMains: General Studies Paper 2, Paper 3 Countervailing duty (CVD) and Antidumping duty (ADD) in the international trade play crucial roles in safeguarding domestic industries from unfair trade practices. Why in the news? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dgtr-recommends-anti-dumping-duty-on-sodium-cyanide-imports/article68042916.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/why-the-european-commission-imposed-provisional-anti-dumping-duties-on-indian-optical-fiber-cable-makers-explained/article68315717.ece Countervailing Duty (CVD) Government of the importing country impose countervailing duty on imported goods…
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Nalanda University
Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Ancient History, Current AffairsMains: General Studies Paper 1 Why in news? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/as-a-new-campus-rises-at-an-ancient-site-the-story-of-nalanda-9403090/ Reviving the Legacy: Nalanda University Nalanda University stands as a beacon of India’s rich intellectual heritage and a testament to the India’s profound influence on the world’s scholarly pursuits. Nalanda University was located in Bihar was a…
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Direct Seeding of Rice
Important for UPSC, State PCS, Punjab PCS Prelims: GS Paper 1, Geography, Agriculture, EnvironmentMains: General Studies GS Paper 1, GS Paper 3 Why in news? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/direct-seeding-rice-punjab-9395604/ What is Direct seeding of Rice? Direct seeding is a crop establishment system wherein rice seeds are sown directly into the field, as opposed to the traditional method of…
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MERCY PETITION
Important for: UPSC and State PCS exams Prelims: President, Powers of PresidentMains: General Studies Paper 2 Why in news? President Droupadi Murmu has declined the mercy petition of Mohammed Arif, convicted for the 22 December, 2000 terrorist attack at the Red Fort, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including two Army jawans. Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/red-fort-case-standards-for-awarding-death-presidents-mercy-power-9391493/…
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G7 Summit 2024 – Navigating Through a Complex World
Topic: GS-2, International Relations, Prelims Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pm-modi-first-trip-abroad-west-relations-reboot-c-raja-mohan-9385420/nce About G7 The Group of Seven (G7) is an international forum uniting major industrialized democracies: the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. These countries convene annually to address pressing global issues like economic stability, international security, and emerging challenges like artificial intelligence (AI).…
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IRDAI-Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
Topic: GS-3, Resource Mobilisation, IRDAI PRELIMS IRDAI– An Introduction The Indian insurance sector has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years due to the establishment of the IRDAI – Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority. Established in 1999, IRDAI plays a pivotal role in safeguarding consumer interests and fostering a healthy insurance market in India. IRDAI was…
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Tiger Reserves of India
Topics : GS-3, Environment, Biodiversity conservation, UPSC Prelims References https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/fifty-years-of-project-tiger-how-the-programme-saved-indian-tigers-8547213/ https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-illegal-mining-in-sariska-9339325/ https://ntca.gov.in/tiger-reserves/#tiger-reserves-2 India’s Tiger Conservation Plan India, home to the majestic Bengal Tiger, takes pride in its efforts to conserve this national treasure. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 serves as the foundation for the conservation of the tiger and their habitat. Creating Safe Havens:…
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NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
Topics: GS paper 2 International Relations, International organisations, prelims Headlines: North Altantic Treaty Organisation celebrates 75 years of Collective Defence. Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/nato-at-75-purpose-members-challenges-9253642/ Introduction The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a military alliance established in the aftermath of World War II. It stands as a cornerstone of collective defense in the Euro-Atlantic region, safeguarding member states…
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National Tiger Conservation Authority of India, MSTrIPES
Topics: GS-3, Environment and Biodiversity, UPSC Prelims, Geography References https://ntca.gov.in/about-us/#ntca About NTCA The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a government organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. Formed in 2006, the NTCA plays a vital role in strengthening tiger conservation across India. They monitor tiger populations, advise on conservation strategies, and…
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Project Tiger
Tiger Conservation In India Topics: UPSC Prelims, Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity (GS Paper III) References https://ntca.gov.in/about-us/#project-tiger Headline: PM Launches International Big Cat Alliance at 50th Anniversary of Project Tiger Project Tiger: A Roaring Success Story in Big Cat Conservation (India) Uniting for Big Cats: India Launches International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Facing habitat loss, poaching, and…
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