Tag: upsc preparation

  • Bhartiya Antriksh Station (BAS)

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS).Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).Chandrayaan-4.Gaganyaan Mission. PSLV. GSLV. SSLV .Mains: General Studies Paper 3 : ISRO’s planned missions and their relevance. Space Technology . Context The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the building of the first unit of the Bhartiya Antriksh Station…

  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Iron Man of India 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Contribution of Sardar Patel to the Indian Freedom struggle.Mains: General Studies Paper-1 : Modern India History . Sardar Patel . Mahatma Gandhi .  Indian Freedom struggle. Context :- National Unity Day, also known as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas‘ is celebrated every year on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary…

  • United Nations Day 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: United Nation Day . World War II . Security Council . UN Charter Mains: General Studies Paper 2- Challenges Related to the UN and Proposals to Reform the UN . UN’s Contribution to the World . Context- United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24, every year, to mark the establishment of…

  • BRICS Summit 2024

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: BRICS, New Members in BRICS, India-China, India-RussiaMains: General Studies Paper 2 : India’s Role in BRICS, Impact of expansion of BRICS, Significance of Multilateral Institutions Context – Summit was hosted by the Russia at Kazan.  Kazan Declaration – Key outcomes: Key Area Highlights Geopolitical Concerns Call for peaceful resolution…

  • Blue Helmets: UN Peacekeepers

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: International Organisation . UN Peacekeeping Forces, UN Security Council, Blue helmets.Mains: General Studies Paper 2 –  UN Peacekeeping Forces, UN Security Council, Blue helmets. Context What are UN Peacekeeping Forces? Blue Helmets (Peacekeepers) India and UNPKF: Roles and Responsibilities Current Conflicts Challenges and Evolution Need for Reform Conclusion CBL…

  • BHAGAT SINGH

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Indian History . Indian National Movement.Mains: General Studies Paper 1 : Indian History , Hindustan Republican Association, Naujawan Bharat Sabha. Why in News? Recently, Prime Minister paid tribute to India’s charismatic revolutionary Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary, and announced that the Chandigarh airport will be renamed after Bhagat Singh as a tribute to the great…

  • ASIA POWER INDEX

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: ASIA POWER INDEX . Mains: General Studies Paper 3-Economy . INDEX . Economic capability Context – India has become the third most powerful nation in Asia, surpassing Japan in the Asia Power Index. USA and China have been ranked at 1st and 2nd place, respectively. About the Asia Power…

  • INDIA AND MALAYSIA RELATION

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: India’s Act East Policy and ASEAN RelationsMains: General Studies Paper 2 – India- Malaysia Relations and Recent developments, India’s Act East Policy and ASEAN Relations About: Significance: Défense and Security: The Défense ties have steadily expanded, marked by the signing of a Défense cooperation memorandum in 1993, regular Défense…

  • Ganges and Indus River Dolphins

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Ganges and Indus River Dolphins Mains: General Studies Paper 3, Environment . Ganges and Indus River Dolphins . Context Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista Gangetica) Indus River Dolphin ( Platanista minor) CBL Practice Questions for Prelims The main reason for the decline in populations of Ganges and Indus River dolphins…

  • Blue Line

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Blue Line . World GeographyMains: General Studies Paper 1, World Geography Why in the news ? The United Nations reported that Israeli forces have fired upon its peacekeepers stationed near the Blue Line. About Blue Line Blue Line #BlueLine #bluelinemiddleeast CBL Practice Questions for Prelims Which organization was responsible for…