Tag: upsc prelims

  • World Press Freedom Index 2023

    Context: India slips in World Press Freedom Index 2023, ranks 161 out of 180 countries. Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies Paper II World Press Freedom Index Evaluation Criteria:- five contextual indicators:  1.    political context,  2.    legal framework,  3.    economic context,  4.    socio-cultural context and  5.    safety. Key Highlights of the World Press Freedom Index…

  • Convention on Migratory Species

    Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: UPSC General Studies Paper I Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme/ Convention on Migratory Species (UNEP/CMS) had organized a meeting of Range Countries to strengthen conservation efforts for migratory birds and their habitats in the Central Asian Flyway (CAF). Convention…

  • Debt for Climate Swaps

    Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: General Studies Paper I  What is Debt-for-Climate ? Debt-for-Climate Swaps How will it Help ? Prelims Question for Practice Mains Question for Practice 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…

  • Rare Black Tiger

    Context: Recently, the death of a Rare Black Tiger was reported in the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: About Rare Black Tiger  Similipal Tiger Reserve Project Tiger  Prelims Question for Practice Consider the following protected areas:1. Bandipur2. Bhitarkanika3. Manas4. Sunderbans Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?1 and 2 only1, 3…

  • Petersburg Climate Dialogue 2023

    Context: The Petersburg Dialogue on Climate Change was hosted in Berlin, Germany from May 2-3, 2023, by Germany and the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC). Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: What is Petersburg Dialogue ? Outcomes of Dialogue  India’s Initiatives against Climate change …

  • G20 and SCO

    Context: India is presiding over a year-long G-20, and leadership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II, Paper III G20: Objectives: Challenges associated with G20:  Issues of China for India:  Recent meeting of the Defence Minister with his Chinese counterpart: China’s role and its implications on India:  India’s relations with…

  • Shuttle Diplomacy

    Context: Japan, South Korea mend ties in landmark regional shift Important for Prelims:Mains:  India-UAE CEPA  What is a CEPA? A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a bilateral or multilateral trade agreement between countries aimed at promoting economic cooperation and integration by reducing barriers to trade and investment. Difference between CEPA, CECA, and FTA: Aspect CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership…

  • EU Carbon Border Tax

    Context: The European Parliament – the legislative body of the 27-member EU, reached a political deal on the carbon border tax – Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: UPSC General Studies II Need for CBAM: Why are developing countries/India opposing CBAM? Various Dimensions of India-Maldives Relations: Dimension Example Historical The Maldives has…

  • Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

    The European Union (EU) has announced that its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be introduced. Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Fit for 55 in 2030 Criticism of the Amendment Significance Way Forward Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding CBAM [carbon border adjustment mechanism]1. It will impose…

  • NEW GST COMPLIANCE MEASURES

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III NEW GST COMPLIANCE MEASURES Goods and Service Tax: What is the automated return scrutiny module? What are the recent changes for e-invoicing? Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following is an indirect tax in India?a) Goods and Services Taxb) Corporation Taxc) Income Taxd) Capital Gains…

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