Category: National

  • 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…

  • Face Authentication for PM-Kisan Scheme

    Important for Prelims: GeographyMains: General Studies II, III ; Government schemes and intervention Face Authentication for PM-Kisan Scheme Benefits PM-KISAN Mobile App Mains Practice Question The objectives of PM KISAN are to increase rural consumption and aid struggling farmers. What all challenges can be faced by PM-KISAN? Examine. Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute…

  • Role & Powers of Governor- Doctrine of Pleasure

    Important for Prelims:  Indian polity Mains: General Studies II; Centre State Relations; Appointment of governors Qualification Conventions that have developed while appointing a governor Conditions of the governor’s office Immunity Term of governor’s office Practice Questions for Prelims The Governor exercises his constitutional or situational discretion when1. Exercising his functions as the administrator of the adjoining…

  • Star Rating Registration Process for Coal Mines

    Important for Prelims: GeographyMains: General Studies I Star Rating Registration Process for Coal Mines Classification: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding coal in India:1. Indian coal has lower calorific value and high ash content.2. Indian coal reserves are primarily of anthracite and peat.3. India has the world’s 2nd largest reserves of coal.…