Tag: uttar pradesh pcs

  • National Youth Day

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: National Youth Day . National Youth Policy (NYP-2024)Mains: General Studies Paper 2 & 4 – Youth Empowerment & Social Justice . Role of Youth in Democracy . Ethical Philosophy & Values of Swami Vivekananda . Character Building & National Development . Context- National Youth Day is observed in India…

  • What is Ebola?

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims:  Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)Mains: General Studies Paper 2 – Health and Medicine . Context- Researchers recently developed the first nanobody-based inhibitors targeting the Ebola virus. What is Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)? Key Challenges in Ebola Response: Lessons Learned from Past Outbreaks: CBL Practice Questions for Prelims – Which of…

  • Z-Morh tunnel

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel in Sonmarg area of the UT Jammu and Kashmir.Mains: General Studies Paper 2 & 3 – Infrastructure . Governance , Economic Development . Context- The Z-Morh tunnel is set to become the first major milestone in the effort to build a strategic corridor between Kashmir…

  • Tiger Translocation in India

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Tiger Reserves, Project Tiger. Wildlife Protection Act . Mains: General Studies Paper 2&3- Environment, Ecology, and Biodiversity . Policies and schemes for the protection and conservation of the environment and wildlife . Context- National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the translocation of 15 tigers from Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.…

  •  Lighthouse Tourism in India

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: What is Lighthouse Tourism, Government initiatives in this regard.Mains: General Studies Paper 3-  Indian Economy and sectors of Indian Economy: Tourism sector. Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030, Growth & Development, Sustainable tourism practices. Context- India, with a coastline spanning over 7,500 kilometers and home to 204 lighthouses, is now…

  • The Debate on Cash Transfers

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima YojanaMains: General Studies Paper 3- Benefits of Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme, Issues Regarding Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme Context- The Rise of Cash Transfers in Indian Politics Arguments Against the Cash Transfer Policy: The Problematic Assumptions…

  • Zojila Pass

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Zojila PassMains: General Studies Paper 1 , 2 & 3- Geography of India , Polity and Governance , Security Issues , Economic Development . Context- The Zojila Pass is a strategically significant mountain pass located in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is part of the Srinagar-Leh…

  • Jadav Payeng ,  “Forest Man of India.”

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims:– Biodiversity and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper 3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation Context- A person who is deeply committed to protecting nature and restoring forests can be called a “Forest Man.” This individual has dedicated their life to planting trees and reviving barren lands, creating thriving forests. Their…

  • Manmohan Singh: An Economist and Statesman

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Manmohan Singh . Reserve Bank of India, Right to Information, Padma Vibhushan, India–United States Civil Nuclear Agreement . Chief Economic Advisor . Mains: General Studies Paper 2 & 3- Governance .  Economic Reforms of 1991. Liberalization . Privatization . Globalization . Context- Personal Details Role of Manmohan Singh as Finance…

  • SHe-Box Portal

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: SHe-Box Portal. Mains: General Studies Paper 1 & 2- Society . Governance . Issues Related to Women . Context- The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the SHe-Box portal. About SHe-Box Portal Key Features of the SHe-Box Portal: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition…