Tag: current affairs for punjab pcs

  • Red Sea and India’s Energy Security

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II  Red Sea Disruptions and India’s Energy Security Why is India Moving its Oil Imports Away from the US? Who are the Top Crude-Oil Suppliers for India? What are Government’s Recent Initiatives to Control Surging Oil Demands? Way Forward India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves Current SPR Infrastructure and Capacity…

  • Atmospheric River

    Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: General Studies I What is an Atmospheric River? Pineapple Express: Significance: How Common are Atmospheric Rivers, and Where do They Occur? Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following best defines an atmospheric river?A) A meteorological phenomenon characterized by a swirling mass of air with low pressure at…

  • Annual Death Penalty Report, 2023

    Annual Death Penalty Report, 2023

  • Annual survey of Industries

    Important for Prelims: Economy Mains: General Studies III Annual Survey of Industries Key Findings of ASI Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Annual survey of Industries1. It is the primary source of industrial statistics in the country.2. It is conducted by NSO under Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Which of the above statements…

  • World Cancer Day 2024

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies I, II What are the Key Highlights of the Global Burden of Cancer by WHO? Global Burden: Common Cancer Types: Leading Causes of Death: Cancer Inequities: Projected Burden Increase: Call for Action: What are the Key Findings Related to India? What are the Key Facts Related to World…

  • Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II Position of states Key Features of Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill : Concerns Raised Regarding the Bill Mains Practice Question What are the important features of newly proposed Uttarakhand Uniform civil code. How the provision of the proposed law are critical for right to privacy. Chetan Bharat…

  • India France Relations

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II  India-France Relations  What are the Key Highlights of the India-France Bilateral Meeting? Defence Industrial Cooperation: Tata Group and Airbus Agreement: Major Areas of Cooperation between India and France Pillars of Relationship: What are the Challenges Between India-France Relations? FTA and BTIA Stagnation: Way Forward Practice Questions for…

  • India Skills 2023-24 

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II, Paper III The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the IndiaSkills 2023-24 program and felicitated WorldSkills 2022 winners.  India Skills Program These competitions provide both a benchmark for high performance and a way to assess vocational excellence among the workforce. About WorldSkills Competition WorldSkills is an international charity that organises world…

  • Triple Agenda Report

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II, Paper III  What are MDBs?  Role of MDBs in global stability and development Role of MDBs Description Examples/Actions Funding Development Projects ADB’s support for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor World Bank’s assistance in the development of National Waterway 1 on the Ganges River Crisis Management World Bank’s support for India…

  • Global Hunger Index

    Important for Prelims: Important IndicesMains: General Studies II, Paper III Key Findings Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Global Hunger Index :1. It is released by UNDP and Oxford Poverty Initiative.2. It provides a score on the basis of 4 indicators and ranks countries accordingly.3. India is the best performing country in…