Tag: current affairs for upsc

  • India to Form Anti Drone Unit

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Technology . Anti Drone Unit . Mains: General Studies Paper 3 – Defence technology , Internal Security . Context- Rising Drone Threat Why are Drones a Growing Menace? India’s “Whole of Government” Approach Examples of Anti-Drone Systems Way a head – Here’s the information about India forming an anti-drone…

  • International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) 2024

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) Mains: General Studies Paper 2 – Social Empowerment . Context- Every December 3rd, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities—a day dedicated to recognizing the abilities, achievements, and rights of persons with disabilities. About International Day…

  • Dr. Homi Jehangir the Father of Indian Nuclear Program

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: General Science . Science and TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper 3- Achievements of Indians in science and technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Context- Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, known as the Father of Indian Nuclear Program, was a brilliant scientist who played a key role in shaping India’s…

  • Unified Pension Scheme

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Unified Pension Scheme . National Pension Scheme . Income Tax Act 1961 . Old Pension Scheme . Inflation Indexation . Mains: General Studies Paper -2&3 : Changes in India’s Pension Framework and their Impact on Economy and Society. Context About Key Features of Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) Old Pension…

  • Bhartiya Antriksh Station (BAS)

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS).Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).Chandrayaan-4.Gaganyaan Mission. PSLV. GSLV. SSLV .Mains: General Studies Paper 3 : ISRO’s planned missions and their relevance. Space Technology . Context The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the building of the first unit of the Bhartiya Antriksh Station…

  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Iron Man of India 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Contribution of Sardar Patel to the Indian Freedom struggle.Mains: General Studies Paper-1 : Modern India History . Sardar Patel . Mahatma Gandhi .  Indian Freedom struggle. Context :- National Unity Day, also known as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas‘ is celebrated every year on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary…

  • United Nations Day 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: United Nation Day . World War II . Security Council . UN Charter Mains: General Studies Paper 2- Challenges Related to the UN and Proposals to Reform the UN . UN’s Contribution to the World . Context- United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24, every year, to mark the establishment of…

  • BRICS Summit 2024

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: BRICS, New Members in BRICS, India-China, India-RussiaMains: General Studies Paper 2 : India’s Role in BRICS, Impact of expansion of BRICS, Significance of Multilateral Institutions Context – Summit was hosted by the Russia at Kazan.  Kazan Declaration – Key outcomes: Key Area Highlights Geopolitical Concerns Call for peaceful resolution…

  • Blue Helmets: UN Peacekeepers

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: International Organisation . UN Peacekeeping Forces, UN Security Council, Blue helmets.Mains: General Studies Paper 2 –  UN Peacekeeping Forces, UN Security Council, Blue helmets. Context What are UN Peacekeeping Forces? Blue Helmets (Peacekeepers) India and UNPKF: Roles and Responsibilities Current Conflicts Challenges and Evolution Need for Reform Conclusion CBL…

  • BHAGAT SINGH

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Indian History . Indian National Movement.Mains: General Studies Paper 1 : Indian History , Hindustan Republican Association, Naujawan Bharat Sabha. Why in News? Recently, Prime Minister paid tribute to India’s charismatic revolutionary Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary, and announced that the Chandigarh airport will be renamed after Bhagat Singh as a tribute to the great…