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  • What is Mcmahon line

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies Paper II WHAT IS THE MCMAHON LINE WHAT HAPPENED AT THE SHIMLA CONVENTION OF 1913-14? WHY CHINA DID NOT SIGN THE CONVENTION: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements and choose the correct options : 1. McMohan Line defines the border between India and Pakistan. 2. Japan is working…

  • Fertilizer Canalisation

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III  What is in the News ? Fertilizer Canalization in India  Fertilizer Canalization in India : Purpose 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 links:

  • GST Appellate Tribunal

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News ? GST Appellate Tribunal– GSTAT Significance What is Finance Bill ? Practice Questions for Prelims Q. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? 1. Money Bills- Article 1162. Finance Bills (I)- Article 117 (1)3. Finance Bills (II)- Article 117 (2)…

  • Institutions of Eminence Scheme (IOE)

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: For private campuses, Institution of Eminence tag gift-wrapped in red tape. Private campuses get no money under IOE scheme but are promised significant autonomy — that’s only on paper.  Eligibility: Benefits:  Issues with the scheme: Practice Questions for Prelims . Consider the following statements regarding ‘Institute…

  • National Chambal Sanctuary

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I National Chambal Sanctuary About National Chambal Sanctuary Illegal Sand Mining Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Gharials: 1.Gharials are endemic to the Indian sub-continent 2.They are generally found in freshwater 3. It has been listed as “Critically Endangered” by IUCN   Which of…

  • Mega Textile Parks

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? PM Mitra Scheme PM Mitra Scheme : Advantages  Current Challenges in Textile Sector  Other Govt. Schemes for Textiles Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding PM Mitra Scheme :1.It was launched by Ministry of Commerce and Industry to…

  • AT 1 Bonds

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? https://www.wallstreetmojo.com/at1-bonds/ AT 1 Bonds Practice Questions for Prelims  Consider the following statements regarding AT 1 Bonds :1.These can be issued by financial institutions to raise their Tier 1 capital to fulfil capital adequacy norms.2. These are regular interest bearing instruments…

  •  Global Terrorism Index

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Afghanistan most impacted by terrorism for fourth straight year, India ranks 13th: Global Terrorism Index Globally, deaths from terrorism fell by nine per cent to 6,701 deaths, signifying a 38 per cent decrease from its peak in 2015.  Key findings of the GTI : Major…

  • Defence Acquisition Council

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth ₹70,500 crore including several design and development cases https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-approves-capital-acquisition-of-military-hardware-worth-70584-crore/article66626827.ece  Highlights of Acquisition Proposals :  Defense Acquisition Council : Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more about Chetan Bharat Learning’s Online…

  •  Supreme Court asks govt. for data on death

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: SC asks govt. for data on death by hanging and a possible alternative mode of execution https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-asks-govt-for-data-on-death-by-hanging-and-a-possible-alternative-mode-of-execution/article66645002.ece  Current Provision of Death Penalty in India  World view of Death Penalty :  Mains Practice Question The death penalty is not about whether people deserve to die for…