Tag: current affairs for punjab pcs

  • Kosovo in the Schengen Zone

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II Kosovo in the Schengen Zone What is the Schengen Zone? About: Benefits of Schengen: Key Facts About Kosovo Practice Questions for Prelims Choose the correct statements:a) The Schengen Agreement is a treaty signed in 1985.b) Non-EU countries are not allowed to join the Schengen agreement.c) It promotes…

  • Nazool Land

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II Emergence of Nazool Land : Read about Nazool Land from official website of Punjab for Punjab PCS preparation, click here Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Nazool Land :1. Nazool land is owned by the government but most often not directly administered as state property. 2.…

  • India UAE Relations

    Important for Prelims: Mains: General Studies India-UAE Relations Key Highlights of the Pact Signed Between India-UAE Interlinking Domestic Debit/Credit Cards (RuPay and JAYWAN): Bilateral Investment Treaty: Energy Cooperation: Cultural Cooperation: Port Infrastructure Development: Bharat Mart: Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following is NOT one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates?a) Muscatb)…

  • 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…