Tag: UPSC Current Affairs

  • Exercise of Veto in UNSC

    Important for Prelims: International relationsMains: General Studies II NEWS: Exercise of veto in UNSC driven by political considerations and not by moral obligations: India. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/exercise-of-veto-in-unsc-driven-by-political-considerations-and-not-by-moral-obligations-india/article66784711.ece Context: India has stated that the veto power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is driven by political considerations and not by moral obligations What is Veto Power? The…

  • Tiger Census 2022

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment Mains: General Studies I Tiger Census 2022 Project Tiger  Protection Status National Tiger Conservation Authority Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) 1. Environment Protection Act provides for creating the National Tiger Conservation Authority 2. It is a statutory body under the Ministry…

  • Amendments to the Information Technology rules, 2021

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Amendments to the Information Technology rules, 2021 ⦁ The Ministry of Electronics and IT, notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Aim & Objective ⦁ To enforce greater due diligence by online gaming and social media intermediaries in…

  • Quantum Mission

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? National Quantum Mission Major Themes of this Mission : Other Initiatives for Quantum Technology Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Communication :1. It uses principles like superposition and entanglement to provide safe communication channels.2. C-DOT…

  • Hakki Pikki Tribal Community

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Hakki Pikki Tribal Community More than 181 members of the Hakki Pikki tribal community from Karnataka are stuck in violence-hit Sudan. About  Practice Questions for Prelims Hakki Pikki tribe is found in which of the following state?a) Keralab) Tamil Naduc) Karnatakad) Odisha Ans. c) Chetan Bharat Learning is the best…

  • Fertilizer Consumption in India

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Fertilizer Consumption in India: Government has implemented several measures to promote balanced fertilisation. Despite these efforts, the consumption of urea has risen, leading to imbalanced fertilisation, decreased nitrogen use efficiency, and a decline in crop yield response to fertiliser use Measures taken to Promote Balanced Fertilisation…

  • Kurmi Community

    Important for Prelims: Social Issues, Polity- Scheduled TribesMains: General Studies II Kurmi Community Process of Inclusion under ST? About Kurmi Community  Kurmis are distributed across several states — Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Goa, and Karnataka. Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS…

  • Nuclear liability issues

    Important for Prelims: International relationsMains: General Studies II Nuclear liability issues not yet resolved for Jaitapur Project Issues concerned ⦁ India’s Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA)⦁ The high cost of power per unit⦁ Opposition from activists and locals for the fear of environmental damage and health hazards⦁ Safety concerns: Concerns over the safety…

  • Great Nicobar Island Project

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Great Nicobar Island Project Why in news ? ⦁ The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a stay on the Great Nicobar Island project ⦁ The project includes an international container transshipment terminal, a greenfield international airport, township development, and a 450 MVA gas and solar based power plant over an extent of 16,610 hectares in…

Monthly Current Affairs

Recent Posts

Related Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,