Tag: UPSC Current Affairs

  • Aspartame: A Carcinogen

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies III  What is in the News? More About Aspartame Practice Questions for Prelims What is the acceptable daily intake (ADI) for Aspartame set by the FDA?a) 5 mg/kg body weightb) 50 mg/kg body weightc) 50 mg/dayd) 50 g/day Ans. b) Mains Practice Question Chetan Bharat Learning is…

  • Responsible Antibiotic Production Scheme

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies III NEWS: New Certification Aims to Mitigate Antimicrobial Resistance Risk in Antibiotic Manufacturing  What is in the News?  More About the Scheme Other Steps to Control AMR Practice Questions for Prelims What is meant by antibiotic resistance? (a) It means our body has become resistant to the…

  • Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies III Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes Practice Questions for Prelims Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells generally have which features in common?a) A membrane bound nucleusb) A cell wall made of cellulosec) Ribosomesd) Linear chromosomes made of DNA & Protein Ans. c) Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh…

  • Women representation in Politics

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies I, General Studies II; Social Justice; Women and children; Inclusive Growth NEWS: Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation: It’s Time for Women (Statues) to Join Men on the National Mall; Gender-Balanced Legislatures Are Key to Democracy Women representation at high posts Mains Question for practice List down the main…

  • QS SURVEY 2023

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II; Indices & Ranks News QS SURVEY 2023: IIT Bombay breaks into top 150 in QS world ranking, 8 years after IISc first made it Global Rankings Overview: Indian Universities in QS World Rankings: Revised Ranking Parameters in QS : Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:…

  • Sagar Samajik Sahayyog

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies II Sagar Samajik Sahayyog Features Annual net profit of 100 crores or less can fix between 3% – 5% for CSR expenses.  Net profit between 100 crores to 500 crores annually – 2% and 3% subject to a minimum of 3 crores.  Net profit is above 500 crores…

  • Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

    Important for Prelims: SchemesMains: General Studies II; Government policies & intervention; Growth & Development; Food Processing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana:1. It has two separate components- Central Sector & Centrally Sponsored2. India is the 3rd largest fish producing nation.3. India is the…

  • Special Olympics World Games

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies II Special Olympics World Games Special Olympics World Games  Difference between Paralympic Games and Special Olympics Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Special Olympics:1. It focuses on people with both physical and intellectual disabilities.2. It provides sporting opportunities once in four years. Which of the…

  • Custodial Death

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II; Judiciary; e-governance; Transparency & accountability; Role of civil services in democracy News Of Custodial Death: Delhi High Court upholds conviction of 5 UP cops in 2006 ‘custodial torture’ case Custodial torture is the infliction of physical or mental pain or suffering on a person who is in the custody…

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