Tag: upsc prelims

  • Extra Judicial Killings

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Extra Judicial Killings Extra Judicial Killing :- Causes behind Extra Judicial Killing – Guidelines Related to Encounters in India :- NHRC: Practice Questions for Prelims Which among the following is the correct statement in context with eligibility of chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?a) The chairman…

  • Inaugural ASEAN

    Important for Prelims: international relationsMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Inaugural ASEAN-India maritime exercise in South China Sea from May 2-8 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/inaugural-asean-india-maritime-exercise-in-south-china-sea-from-may-2-8/article66800942.ece Inaugural ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise ASEAN MAP: Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following countries is not the member of ASEAN?a) Mauritius b) Laosc) Cambodiad) Philippines Ans a) Chetan Bharat Learning is the…

  • Collection of Voice Samples

    Important for Prelims: Indain PolityMains: General Studies Paper II CBI wants Jagdish Tytler’s voice samples in 1984 riots case: How voice testing works, its value as evidence https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/cbi-jagdish-tytlers-how-voice-testing-works-8558085/ Process of Collecting Voice Samples Methods First Instance of Usage The legality behind collecting voice samples Observations of Court Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in…

  • SCO meet highlights China’s growing role in inner Asia

    Important for Prelims: International relationsMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: C Raja Mohan writes: SCO meet highlights China’s growing role in inner Asia, India’s challenge Context: Chinese and Russian defence ministers are attending a ministerial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Delhi this week. Also, India will chair the Eurasian regional forum this…

  • Eco-sensitive Zones

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Eco-sensitive Zones  The Supreme Court modified its previous judgment regarding Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ) around protected forests, stating that ESZs cannot be uniform across the entire country. What is Eco-sensitive zone ? The National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016) of the MoEFCC stipulated that state governments should declare land falling within 10 km of the boundaries of…

  • 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…

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