Tag: current affairs for ssc

  • Protests in Chhattisgarh

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Protests in Chhattisgarh Over Coal Mining About Coal :- Distribution of Coal in India Classification of Coal  Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.2. Coal fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.3.…

  • G7’s Commitment

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I G7’s Commitment Towards Carbon-free Electricity Production About G-7  Initiatives of India Govt. Regarding Climate Change  Mains Practice Question Discuss the idea of climate change and how it affects human society and world ecosystems. analyse the primary causes of climate change and offer solutions to lessen…

  • International Court of Justice and Climate Change

    International Court of Justice and Climate Change Why in news ? Climate Change  Will the decision be Binding ? United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Practice Questions for Prelims Headquarter of International Court of Justice is located in:a) The Hague, Netherlandsb) Geneva, Switzerlandc) Avenue du Mont-Blancd)  London, United Kingdom Ans. a) Chetan Bharat…

  • Millets Experience Centre

    Important for Prelims: geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Millets Experience Centre About Millet Experience Centre  Promoting Millets ?  Initiatives of Govt. Related to Millets  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 &…

  • 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…

  • Pre-draft version of National Curriculum Framework for School Education

    Important for Prelims: Indian polityMains: General Studies Paper II Pre-draft version of National Curriculum Framework for School Education Key Highlights Teachings from Indian History: Curriculum for Secondary Stage: Objectives of this NCF Current Status  Mains Practice Question What are the important provisions of Pre-draft version of National Curriculum Framework for School Education. Chetan Bharat Learning…

  • Marine Protected Areas

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Marine Protected Areas Why MPA ? MPAs current status  Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following is India’s First National Marine Park?a) Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Parkb) Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutchc) Rani Jhansi Marine National Parkd) Gulf of Mannar National Park Ans.…

  • Purchasing Managers’ Index

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News ? Purchasing Managers’ Index Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements with respect to Purchasing Managers Index (PMI):1. PMI is an indicator of manufacturing activity only2. It is a survey based measure that asks the respondents about changes in their perception…

  • Heatwaves

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment Mains: General Studies Paper I Heatwaves Casualties were observed from an apparent heat stroke while attending a government award function in Navi Mumbai. This incident highlights the potential risks from heatwaves. What is Heatwave ? Causes of Heatwaves :- Urban Heat island effect  highly urbanized area, with large amounts of concrete, buildings, and asphalt. These…

  • Exercise of Veto in UNSC

    Important for Prelims: International relationsMains: General Studies II NEWS: Exercise of veto in UNSC driven by political considerations and not by moral obligations: India. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/exercise-of-veto-in-unsc-driven-by-political-considerations-and-not-by-moral-obligations-india/article66784711.ece Context: India has stated that the veto power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is driven by political considerations and not by moral obligations What is Veto Power? The…