Category: National & Social Issues

  • INDIA–BHUTAN RELATIONS

    Important for Prelims: international relationsMains: General Studies Paper II INDIA – BHUTAN RELATIONS NEWS: PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-holds-talks-with-bhutan-king-focus-on-bilateral-ties/article66698183.ece Various dimensions of cooperation between INDIA AND BHUTAN  Dimension Examples Strategic Bhutan serves as a buffer between India and China, protecting the Siliguri Corridor (also known as…

  • Multilateral Development Banks

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News? Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Issues of MDBs Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the given statements about Multilateral Development Bank is/are correct? 1. MDB is a financial institution established by multiple member countries like IMF, World Bank etc.2. It does not fall…

  • Prepaid UPI

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News?  The New Guidelines  Significance  NPCI 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 Courses, click on the following…

  • The Indian Express

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper Rural economy indicators: The paradox of robust tractor and dwindling two-wheeler sales 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 Courses, click on the…

  • GST Appellate Tribunal

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News ? GST Appellate Tribunal– GSTAT Significance What is Finance Bill ? Practice Questions for Prelims Q. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? 1. Money Bills- Article 1162. Finance Bills (I)- Article 117 (1)3. Finance Bills (II)- Article 117 (2)…

  • Mega Textile Parks

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? PM Mitra Scheme PM Mitra Scheme : Advantages  Current Challenges in Textile Sector  Other Govt. Schemes for Textiles Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding PM Mitra Scheme :1.It was launched by Ministry of Commerce and Industry to…

  • AT 1 Bonds

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? https://www.wallstreetmojo.com/at1-bonds/ AT 1 Bonds Practice Questions for Prelims  Consider the following statements regarding AT 1 Bonds :1.These can be issued by financial institutions to raise their Tier 1 capital to fulfil capital adequacy norms.2. These are regular interest bearing instruments…

  •  Global Terrorism Index

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Afghanistan most impacted by terrorism for fourth straight year, India ranks 13th: Global Terrorism Index Globally, deaths from terrorism fell by nine per cent to 6,701 deaths, signifying a 38 per cent decrease from its peak in 2015.  Key findings of the GTI : Major…

  • Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News ? Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture Scope for Horticulture in India Benefits of COEs Practice Questions for Prelims Q. Consider the following statements regarding Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH) :1. It is a central sector scheme that aims for holistic…

  • Special Vostro Rupee Accounts

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News ? Special VOSTRO Rupee Accounts (SVRA) Rupee Internationalization Practice Questions for Prelims Q. Convertibility of rupee implies (2015) (a) being able to convert rupee notes into gold(b) allowing the value of rupee to be fixed by market forces (c) freely permitting the conversion of rupee…