Tag: UPSC Current Affairs
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Joshimath
Important for Prelims: Geography & EnvironmentMains: General Studies III, Paper IV Why in news? Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) Report Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) Report ISRO’s stand What can be done to save Joshimath? Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements with respect to Joshimath: 1. Joshimath…
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WTO’s IFA
Important for Prelims: EconomyMains: General Studies I Recently (July 2023) over 110 (it does not include India) of the WTO 164 members concluded text-based negotiations on the Agreement on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFA). Agreement on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFA) Facilitation Vs Promotion Why Didn’t India Participate ? Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following…
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Seoul & the Indo-Pacific
Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II, Paper III What is Camp David Summit? What is the Indo-Pacific? Key points of the United States, Japan, and South Korea summit: Area of Cooperation India-South Korea Status Examples Political Relations Strong and friendly Regular high-level visits: E.g., 2+2 dialogueJoint Commission Meetings: Coordinating India’s ‘Act East Policy’ with South Korea’s…
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SHREYAS Scheme
Important for Prelims: Social Issues, Schemes Mains: General Studies II, Paper III Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs Top-Class Education for SCs National Overseas Scheme for SCs National Fellowship for SC Students Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following sentences regarding “SHREYAS Scheme” – 1. Ministry of education is the nodal ministry for this…
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Women Reservation Bill 2023
Important for Prelims: Indian Polity, Important BillsMains: General Studies II, Paper III Need: Opponents say: Read more about women representation in politics, click here Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. The Women Reservation Bill, 2023 seeks to reserve seats for women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.2. Seats reserved for women will…
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Cotton Production in India
Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: General Studies I Cotton Production in India Why in news? Rapid Increase and Subsequent Decline in Cotton Production in India Decline Practice Questions for Prelims A state in India has the following characteristics:1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.2. Its central part produces cotton.3. Cultivation of cash…
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Indian Web Browser Development
Important for Prelims: Mains: General Studies III Features of this Challenge India Root Certificate Significance Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC) was introduced by The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) 2. It is a collaborative iniatiative of MeitY, the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), and C-DAC…
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GSI Discovers Lithium Resources in J&K
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has made a groundbreaking discovery of lithium resources in J&K. Explore the implications of this find and its potential impact on India’s energy future. Impact on the Global Lithium Market The global demand for lithium is soaring, primarily driven by the rapid growth of the electric vehicle industry and…
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TOD Tariffs
Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News? ToD System Challenges Practice Questions for Prelims In India, TOD tarrif is applied for which of the following consumers?a) Residential consumersb) Commercial shopsc) Industrial consumer|d) No consumer Ans. c) Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS…
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