Category: National

  • Local Currency Settlement System

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III Local Currency Settlement System  What is LCSS ? Benefits of Local Currency Settlement System India and UAE Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. India is UAE’s third largest trading partner2. India will be establishing an IIT- Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi in the future. Which…

  • Biofortification

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies III NEWS: Twenty Years of Enriching Diets with Biofortification What is Biofortification ? Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following is not an objective of Biofortification?a) Improve Vitamin contentb) Improve micronutrient & mineral contentc) Improve Protein Contentd) Improve resistance to disease Ans. d) Mains Practice Question…

  • Deputy Prime Minister & Deputy Chief Minister

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: Ajit Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM: A look at the post, its history Present Scenario in States View of Constitution  Reason History of Deputy prime minister/deputy chief minister Status of Deputy prime minister/deputy chief minister Deputy Prime Minister  List of Deputy Prime Minister Deputy…

  • UTPRERAK: Unnat Takniki Pradarshan Kendra

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies III What is in the News?  Purpose of this Initiative Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about UTPRERAK1. It has been set up by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)2. It will provide training and education in energy efficiency to over 10,000 energy professionals in the next two…

  • John Goodenough: Co- creator of Lithium-ion Batteries

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies III What is in the News? Their Work  Lithium-ion Batteries Practice Questions for Prelims 1. Li-ion batteries are the best choice for electric vehicles. because Lithium as high energy density.2. The disadvantage of using Li-ion batteries is that they are not rechargeable. Which of the statements given…

  • Responsible Antibiotic Production Scheme

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies III NEWS: New Certification Aims to Mitigate Antimicrobial Resistance Risk in Antibiotic Manufacturing  What is in the News?  More About the Scheme Other Steps to Control AMR Practice Questions for Prelims What is meant by antibiotic resistance? (a) It means our body has become resistant to the…

  • Sagar Samajik Sahayyog

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies II Sagar Samajik Sahayyog Features Annual net profit of 100 crores or less can fix between 3% – 5% for CSR expenses.  Net profit between 100 crores to 500 crores annually – 2% and 3% subject to a minimum of 3 crores.  Net profit is above 500 crores…

  • Special Olympics World Games

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies II Special Olympics World Games Special Olympics World Games  Difference between Paralympic Games and Special Olympics Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Special Olympics:1. It focuses on people with both physical and intellectual disabilities.2. It provides sporting opportunities once in four years. Which of the…

  • Custodial Death

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II; Judiciary; e-governance; Transparency & accountability; Role of civil services in democracy News Of Custodial Death: Delhi High Court upholds conviction of 5 UP cops in 2006 ‘custodial torture’ case Custodial torture is the infliction of physical or mental pain or suffering on a person who is in the custody…

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