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  • Indus Water Treaty 

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Indus Water Treaty  Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project Dispute Resolution Mechanism Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Indus Water Treaty:1. Indus Water Treaty is a water distribution treaty between India and Pakistan brokered by United Nations2. The commission is required to meet at least…

  • INDIA–BHUTAN RELATIONS

    Important for Prelims: international relationsMains: General Studies Paper II INDIA – BHUTAN RELATIONS NEWS: PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-holds-talks-with-bhutan-king-focus-on-bilateral-ties/article66698183.ece Various dimensions of cooperation between INDIA AND BHUTAN  Dimension Examples Strategic Bhutan serves as a buffer between India and China, protecting the Siliguri Corridor (also known as…

  • Multilateral Development Banks

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News? Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Issues of MDBs Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the given statements about Multilateral Development Bank is/are correct? 1. MDB is a financial institution established by multiple member countries like IMF, World Bank etc.2. It does not fall…

  •  Periodic Labour Force Survey Report 2021-22

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News? Broad industry division as per NIC-2008 Male (%) Female (%) Person (%) Agriculture 38.1 62.9 45.5 Mining & quarrying 0.4 0.1 0.3 Manufacturing 11.8 11.2 11.6 Electricity, water, etc 0.7 0.2 0.6 Construction 15.6 5.0 12.4 Trade, hotel & restaurant 14.7 5.9…

  • Foreign Trade Policy 2023

    Important for Prelims: international relationsMains: General Studies II Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 announced Context: Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, which will come into effect from April 1, 2023. What is an FTP? Significance of FTP: The Key Approach to the policy is based on these 4 pillars: Mains Practice Question The Internationalisation…

  • India’s Exports reaches $750 Billion

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News?  Important Facts Practice Questions for Prelims Q. Consider the following statements: 1. India exports Maximum to UAE, followed by USA and China.2. Electric Machinery is included in the top 10 imports of India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?a) 1 onlyb)…

  • Prepaid UPI

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News?  The New Guidelines  Significance  NPCI Practice Questions for Prelims Mains Practice Question 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 on the following…

  • The Indian Express

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper Rural economy indicators: The paradox of robust tractor and dwindling two-wheeler sales Practice Questions for Prelims Mains Practice Question 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 on the…

  • Special courts for speedy trial of legislators

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: SC for State-specific approach to setting up special courts for speedy trial of legislators Amicus curiae has flagged that criminal cases against legislators have leaped over the 5,000-mark, with 400 of them concerning heinous offences  Background : Jurisdiction: Read about other Supreme Court judgements: On UAPA, Consensual…

  • Supreme Court judgment on UAPA

    Important for Prelims: Indian Polity Mains: General Studies II NEWS: Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA. the Supreme Court has set aside a series of its own judgments which had concluded that “mere membership” — unlike “active membership” — of an unlawful association or organisation…