Tag: current affairs for upsc

  • Gita Press awarded Gandhi Peace Prize

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II Gita Press awarded Gandhi Peace Prize Gandhi Peace Prize Practice questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award given to Indian national only, for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods. 2. The Gandhi Peace Prize for the…

  • FCRA license of think tank CPR suspended

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II  FCRA license of think tank CPR suspended  FCRA license :  FCRA license Registration  FCRA Requirements Changes in FCRA Rules Validity of FCRA Approval Challenges of regulating foreign contributions Importance of regulating foreign contributions in India Way ahead Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about FCRA:1.…

  • e-RUPI

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III e-RUPI Benefits to the consumer – It is contactless and a printout need not be carried– The redemption process is very easy– Personal details need not be shared by the beneficiary.– There is no need to have a bank account or digital payment app. Benefits for Merchants…

  • Kari Ishad Mango gets GI Tag 

    Important for Prelims:  Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies III  Kari Ishad Mango gets GI Tag  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 links:

  • One Nation One Helpline Initiative

    Important for Prelims: Social issuesMains: General Studies II  One Nation One Helpline Initiative  Procedure: Coverage:  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 links:

  • Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) 

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II Research & Analysis Wing (RAW)   Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)  Structure of RAW RAW’s objectives: Practice questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. IPS officer Ravi Sinha has been appointed as Secretary, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) for a tenure of two years.2. Appointment has been approved by…

  • Common Panel for IPs

    Important for Prelims: Indian economy Mains: General Studies III Common Panel for IPs. Insolvency Professionals Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Voluntary Liquidation in India can only happen through Section 59 of IBC.2. Cross Border Insolvency in India can be resolved through Section 234 and 235 of the IBC. Which of the above…

  • Global Gender Gap Index

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II Global Gender Gap Index four key dimensions:  Position of India Gender Parity in Education:  Economic Participation and Opportunity: Political Empowerment: Health and Survival: Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following gives “Global Gender Gap Index” ranking to the countries of the world?a) World Economic Forumb) UN Human…

  • Skill Impact Bond Initiative

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III Skill Impact Bond Initiative What are Development Impact Bonds ? What is Skill Impact Bond ? Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Skill Impact Bond:1. It is launched by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)2. It works on PPP model aimed at providing employment opportunities…