Tag: current affairs for ssc

  • Assam and Arunachal Pradesh boundary dispute

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Assam and Arunachal Pradesh boundary dispute Chief Ministers of the Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in the presence of Union Home Minister signed a Memorandum of Understanding over disputed areas along the roughly 800-km shared boundary. Major Highlights of MoU Genesis and Evolution of the dispute Importance…

  • Zero Shadow Day 

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Zero Shadow Day  Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Winter Solstice in the Southern hemisphere when the Southern hemisphere will have the longest day and shortest night.2. Summer Solstice in the Northern hemisphere when the Northern hemisphere will have the shortest day and longest…

  • 19 countries express interest in joining BRICS group

    Important for Prelims: international relationsMains: General Studies Paper II Context: 19 nations including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Algeria, Egypt, Bahrain, and Iran have expressed interest in joining the emerging-markets bloc of BRICS (Brazil,Russia, India, China, and South Africa). NEWS: 19 countries express interest in joining BRICS group https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/19-countries-express-interest-in-joining-brics-group/articleshow/99756285.cms?from=mdr Importance of BRICS for India Importance Example Geo-Politics…

  • International Economic Organizations

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III NEWS of International Economic Organizations WTO panel rules against India in IT tariffs dispute with EU, others About the News: About World Trade Organization (WTO) Read more about WTO, click here Practice Questions for Prelims Identify the correct sequence of steps involved in becoming a WTO…

  • EU Introduces MiCA

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III Overview of EU Introduces MICA for Crypto Regulation https://www.mondaq.com/uk/fin-tech/1263152/eu-markets-in-crypto-assets-mica-regulation-expected-to-enter-into-force-in-early-2023 Assets Covered under MiCA: New Rules under MiCA: Importance India’s Approach Towards Crypto: Practice Questions for Prelims Mains Practice Question Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know…

  • IMPORTANCE OF DIPLOMACY – IRAN-SAUDI –CHINA

    Important for Prelims: International relationsMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Diplomacy, with a change in terms of reference https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/diplomacy-with-a-change-in-terms-of-reference/article66744976.ece What is the Conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia? What is the agreement? IMPORTANCE OF WEST ASIA FOR CHINA: Importance of West Asia for India and the Indian stand: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following…

  • Genome Sequencing & India

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III Genome Sequencing and the Genome India Project What precisely is the Genome India Project? Human Genome Project (HGP) What is Genome? What genome mapping can tell us and the significance of the Genome India Project (GIP) Practice Questions for Prelims Take a look at the…

  • Extra Judicial Killings

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Extra Judicial Killings Extra Judicial Killing :- Causes behind Extra Judicial Killing – Guidelines Related to Encounters in India :- NHRC: Practice Questions for Prelims Which among the following is the correct statement in context with eligibility of chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?a) The chairman…