Category: National & Social Issues

  • Biotech-KISAN Scheme

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III Biotech-KISAN Scheme What is in the News ? Features of the Scheme Benefits Practice Questions for Prelims  Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created? (2012)1. To enable them to withstand drought2. To increase the nutritive value…

  • Advance Pricing Agreements

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is APA ? What is in the News ? Benefits Central Board of Direct Taxes Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Advance Pricing Agreement :1) These are negotiated by Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT).2) It helps in reduction of Investor-State Disputes. Which…

  • Artificial Intelligence Applications

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies III Artificial Intelligence(AI) is used to identify defects and nutrient deficiencies in the soil. This is done using computer vision, robotics, and machine learning applications, AI can analyze where weeds are growing. AI bots can help to harvest crops at a higher volume and faster pace than human…

  • Regulating Virtual Digital Asset

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III Regulating Virtual Digital Asset How will VDAs be covered under PMLA 2002? Significance of the move and concerns What are Virtual Digital Assets? Way forward Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following assertions about Virtual Digital Assets.1. It refers to any information, code, number, or…

  • CHINA – ARUNACHAL PRADESH MOVE

    CHINA – ARUNACHAL PRADESH MOVE

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: chinese shenanigans on arunachal pradesh upsc China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, released new names for 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh under the fig leaf of standardizing geographical names in “ZANGNAN” (a phony term invented by China to claim that Arunachal Pradesh is “South Tibet”). China’s steps of naming places:…

  • Missiles Technology in News

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III 1.) Harpoon Missiles 2.) PRALAY Missiles Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Pralay Missile1. It is a quasi- ballistic missile with a high trajectory.2. It is capable of carrying a conventional warhead of about 350 kg to 700 kg.3. It is a surface-to-air…

  • Language Friendship Bridge

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies Paper II Language Friendship Bridge Need & Significance for the Project  Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)  Practice Questions for Prelims Mains Practice Question Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more about Chetan Bharat Learning’s Online & Classroom…

  • Subansiri Dam Project

    Subansiri Dam Project

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I What is Subansiri Dam Project Subansiri  Tributaries of the Brahmaputra River Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project? Practice Questions for Prelims The Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy and Mekong Rivers originate in Tibet narrow and flow in parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a ‘U’ turn…

  • India Ransomware Report 2022

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III What is a Ransomware ? What is in the News ? Major Findings of the Report Formal Initiatives to Tackle Cyber threats Practice Questions for Prelims Q. What is the primary goal of ransomware?a) to steal personal informationb) to disrupt computer operationsc) to encrypt files…

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