Tag: down to earth

  • World Trade Organisation (WTO)

    Context: WTO dispute settlement panels have found India’s tariffs (between 7.5 – 20%) on certain ICT products such as mobile phones inconsistent with India’s WTO obligations. Importance Prelims: International Relations, Current AffairsMains: UPSC General Studies Paper- II, Important International Institutions Background:• One of the central objectives of the WTO is to boost transparency and predictability…

  • Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi

    New: ‘Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’: Anganwadi Scheme for early childhood care, education launched Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains:General Studies Paper II Context: The Union Minister for Women and Child Development introduced the government’s flagship program ‘Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’, to focus on Early Childhood Care and Education(ECCE) at anganwadi across the country. Prelims Question for Practice Mains Question for Practice…

  • Digital Economy

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III The EU’s new crypto-legislation About the Crypto: 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:

  • Reports and Indices

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III India reaches 38th Spot on World Bank’s Logistic Performance Index; PM Says it is encouraging trend India has reached the 38th spot on World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index. In 2014, India was ranked 54th. It climbed 16 places from 2014 to 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed…

  • Indian Space Policy 2023

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III Indian Space Policy 2023 What is in the News ? Role of NGSO in New Policy Advantages Disadvantages Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. India space contribution in global market share has been around 10%2. US’s global market share has been the highest…

  • AI use for Road safety

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies III AI use for Road safety Road Safety in India Motor Vehicles Department’s Safe Kerala Project AI Applications Concerns Conclusion Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Artificial Intelligence:1. It can be used for performing robotic surgery2. It has no use in reducing Carbon Footprint3.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Biotech-KISAN Scheme

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III Biotech-KISAN Scheme What is in the News ? Features of the Scheme Benefits Practice Questions for Prelims  Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created? (2012)1. To enable them to withstand drought2. To increase the nutritive value…