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  • Global Hunger Index

    Important for Prelims: Important IndicesMains: General Studies II, Paper III Key Findings Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Global Hunger Index :1. It is released by UNDP and Oxford Poverty Initiative.2. It provides a score on the basis of 4 indicators and ranks countries accordingly.3. India is the best performing country in…

  • Sarakka Central Tribal University Telangana

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies II, Paper III Sammakka and Sarakka: Sammakka Saralamma Jatara Read more about Tribal empowerment, click here Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is a tribal festival celebrated in the state of Telangana.2. In the 13th-century, Sammakka and Sarakka sacrificed their life in a battle against the Delhi…

  • Age of Consent Under POCSO Act

    The 22nd Law Commission, headed by Justice (Retired) Ritu Raj Awasthi, submitted its Report on ‘Age of Consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012’ (POCSO ACT) submitted to the Ministry of Law & Justice.

  • Nobel Prize 2023

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Nobel Prize in physics A Problem that had to be solved Attosecond Pulses of Light Other Applications of Attosecond Pulses Nobel prize in Chemistry What are Quantum Dots ? Applications of Quantum Dots Nobel prize in Medicine mRNA Vaccines Important Features of mRNA Vaccines Chetan Bharat Learning…

  • Joshimath

    Important for Prelims: Geography & EnvironmentMains: General Studies III, Paper IV Why in news? Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) Report Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) Report ISRO’s stand What can be done to save Joshimath? Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements with respect to Joshimath: 1. Joshimath…

  • WTO’s IFA

    Important for Prelims: EconomyMains: General Studies I Recently (July 2023) over 110 (it does not include India) of the WTO 164 members concluded text-based negotiations on the Agreement on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFA). Agreement on Investment Facilitation for Development (IFA) Facilitation Vs Promotion Why Didn’t India Participate ? Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following…

  • Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana

    Important for Prelims: Social Issues, Welfare SchemesMains: General Studies II, Paper III What is the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana:  Features:  Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana:1. The eligibility criteria for the scheme are: Senior Citizens, belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category and suffering from any of the age-related disability or infirmity. 2.…

  • Seoul & the Indo-Pacific

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II, Paper III  What is Camp David Summit? What is the Indo-Pacific? Key points of the United States, Japan, and South Korea summit: Area of Cooperation India-South Korea Status Examples Political Relations Strong and friendly Regular high-level visits: E.g., 2+2 dialogueJoint Commission Meetings: Coordinating India’s ‘Act East Policy’ with South Korea’s…

  • SHREYAS Scheme

    Important for Prelims: Social Issues, Schemes Mains: General Studies II, Paper III Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs Top-Class Education for SCs National Overseas Scheme for SCs National Fellowship for SC Students Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following sentences regarding “SHREYAS Scheme” – 1. Ministry of education is the nodal ministry for this…

  •  Women Reservation Bill 2023

    Important for Prelims: Indian Polity, Important BillsMains: General Studies II, Paper III Need: Opponents say: Read more about women representation in politics, click here Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. The Women Reservation Bill, 2023 seeks to reserve seats for women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.2.  Seats reserved for women will…

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