Tag: UPSC Current Affairs

  • 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…

  • SC ruling on Agnipath and law of promissory estopple

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II SC ruling on Agnipath scheme: What does promissory estoppel under contract law mean? Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel :- Related Case: Agnipath Scheme :- Objectives: Benefits for Agniveers: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following Statements regarding the Agnipath Scheme:1. 10% of the vacancies are reserved for…

  • Seed Bank at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I Seed Bank at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary What is a Seed Bank ? Seed Bank in India  World’s Largest Seed Vault: Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following is a major acid used in acid seed scarification?a) Phosphoric acidb) Acetic acidc) Sulfuric acidd) Perchloric acid Ans.…

  • NCPCR guidelines for assessing child suspects

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NCPCR issues guidelines for assessment of child suspects in heinous offences https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ncpcr-issues-guidelines-for-assessment-of-child-suspects-in-heinous-offences-8555270/ The Guidelines :- What is the Need for such Guidelines? What is the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights? Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding  NCPCR guidelines for assessing child…

  • Paris Agreement

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Paris Agreement Findings of the Report? Why Paris Agreement Failed ? COP 27 of UNFCCC 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:

  • Home Ministry develops e-Prosecution Module

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Home Ministry develops e-Prosecution Module Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) Significance: Practice Questions for Prelims  Consider the following statements regarding e-prosecution portal :1. The Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) e-prosecution portal has added a new feature that will also fix accountability of government lawyers. 2. The system will send…

  • Artificial Intelligence Applications

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies III Artificial Intelligence(AI) is used to identify defects and nutrient deficiencies in the soil. This is done using computer vision, robotics, and machine learning applications, AI can analyze where weeds are growing. AI bots can help to harvest crops at a higher volume and faster pace than human…

  • Regulating Virtual Digital Asset

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III Regulating Virtual Digital Asset How will VDAs be covered under PMLA 2002? Significance of the move and concerns What are Virtual Digital Assets? Way forward Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following assertions about Virtual Digital Assets.1. It refers to any information, code, number, or…

  • CHINA – ARUNACHAL PRADESH MOVE

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: chinese shenanigans on arunachal pradesh upsc China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, released new names for 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh under the fig leaf of standardizing geographical names in “ZANGNAN” (a phony term invented by China to claim that Arunachal Pradesh is “South Tibet”). China’s steps of naming places:…

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