Tag: economy current affairs

  • 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…

  • Advance Pricing Agreements

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is APA ? What is in the News ? Benefits Central Board of Direct Taxes Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Advance Pricing Agreement :1) These are negotiated by Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT).2) It helps in reduction of Investor-State Disputes. Which…

  • Missiles Technology in News

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III 1.) Harpoon Missiles 2.) PRALAY Missiles Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Pralay Missile1. It is a quasi- ballistic missile with a high trajectory.2. It is capable of carrying a conventional warhead of about 350 kg to 700 kg.3. It is a surface-to-air…

  • 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…