Tag: UPSC Current Affairs

  • National Chambal Sanctuary

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I National Chambal Sanctuary About National Chambal Sanctuary Illegal Sand Mining Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Gharials: 1.Gharials are endemic to the Indian sub-continent 2.They are generally found in freshwater 3. It has been listed as “Critically Endangered” by IUCN   Which of…

  • Mega Textile Parks

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? PM Mitra Scheme PM Mitra Scheme : Advantages  Current Challenges in Textile Sector  Other Govt. Schemes for Textiles Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding PM Mitra Scheme :1.It was launched by Ministry of Commerce and Industry to…

  • AT 1 Bonds

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? https://www.wallstreetmojo.com/at1-bonds/ AT 1 Bonds Practice Questions for Prelims  Consider the following statements regarding AT 1 Bonds :1.These can be issued by financial institutions to raise their Tier 1 capital to fulfil capital adequacy norms.2. These are regular interest bearing instruments…

  •  Global Terrorism Index

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Afghanistan most impacted by terrorism for fourth straight year, India ranks 13th: Global Terrorism Index Globally, deaths from terrorism fell by nine per cent to 6,701 deaths, signifying a 38 per cent decrease from its peak in 2015.  Key findings of the GTI : Major…

  • Defence Acquisition Council

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth ₹70,500 crore including several design and development cases https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-approves-capital-acquisition-of-military-hardware-worth-70584-crore/article66626827.ece  Highlights of Acquisition Proposals :  Defense Acquisition Council : Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more about Chetan Bharat Learning’s Online…

  •  Supreme Court asks govt. for data on death

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: SC asks govt. for data on death by hanging and a possible alternative mode of execution https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-asks-govt-for-data-on-death-by-hanging-and-a-possible-alternative-mode-of-execution/article66645002.ece  Current Provision of Death Penalty in India  World view of Death Penalty :  Mains Practice Question The death penalty is not about whether people deserve to die for…

  •  IRAN-SAUDI DEAL 

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II Context Background About the Saudi Iran deal brokered by China Mutual interests drive settlement decisions Significance of the deal: World’s Response  India: Options available for India Conclusion:  Mains Practice Question Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more…

  •  International Day of Rivers 

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I (March 14)  Significance   India’s initiatives  Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. International Day of Rivers is celebrated on 14 March.2. The theme for this year is “Right of Rivers” Which of the above given statements is/are correct?a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both 1 and…

  •  Digital Payment Revolution

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III  What is in the News ?  Modes of Digital Payment in India  State of Digital Payments in India Enablers of Digital Payments in India Advantages  National Payment Corporation of India(NPCI) Facilitating Assets of NPCI Read about Digital Payment Index, click here Practice Questions for Prelims Which…

  • Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News ? Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture Scope for Horticulture in India Benefits of COEs Practice Questions for Prelims Q. Consider the following statements regarding Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture(MIDH) :1. It is a central sector scheme that aims for holistic…