Tag: uttarakhand pcs

  • Kosovo in the Schengen Zone

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II Kosovo in the Schengen Zone What is the Schengen Zone? About: Benefits of Schengen: Key Facts About Kosovo Practice Questions for Prelims Choose the correct statements:a) The Schengen Agreement is a treaty signed in 1985.b) Non-EU countries are not allowed to join the Schengen agreement.c) It promotes…

  • UN World Restoration Flagships

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies III The Restoring Mediterranean Forests Initiative: The Living Indus initiative: The Acción Andina Social Movement: Sri Lanka Mangrove Regeneration Initiative: Terai Arc Landscape(TAL) Initiative: Regreening Africa’s Agriculture: Growing Forests in Africa’s Drylands Initiative: What are UN World Restoration Flagships? Mains Practice Question Examine the significance and objectives…

  • Nazool Land

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II Emergence of Nazool Land : Read about Nazool Land from official website of Punjab for Punjab PCS preparation, click here Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Nazool Land :1. Nazool land is owned by the government but most often not directly administered as state property. 2.…

  • Red Sea and India’s Energy Security

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II  Red Sea Disruptions and India’s Energy Security Why is India Moving its Oil Imports Away from the US? Who are the Top Crude-Oil Suppliers for India? What are Government’s Recent Initiatives to Control Surging Oil Demands? Way Forward India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves Current SPR Infrastructure and Capacity…

  • Atmospheric River

    Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: General Studies I What is an Atmospheric River? Pineapple Express: Significance: How Common are Atmospheric Rivers, and Where do They Occur? Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following best defines an atmospheric river?A) A meteorological phenomenon characterized by a swirling mass of air with low pressure at…

  • Cameroon Adopts Nagoya Protocol

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment Mains: General Studies III What is the Nagoya Protocol Under UNCBD? Nagoya Protocol: Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following statements accurately describes the Nagoya Protocol? A) It is an international agreement aimed at promoting the development of renewable energy sources. B) The protocol focuses on regulating the…

  • Annual Death Penalty Report, 2023

    Annual Death Penalty Report, 2023

  • Western African States

    Important for Prelims: International RelationsMains: General Studies II Economic Community of West African States What is ECOWAS? Practice Questions for Prelims Choose the correct statement(s):1. ECOWAS was established in May 1975 by 15 West African countries.2. It has Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.3. ECOWAS established its free trade area in 1990. a) Only 1 and 2b)…

  • Annual survey of Industries

    Important for Prelims: Economy Mains: General Studies III Annual Survey of Industries Key Findings of ASI Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Annual survey of Industries1. It is the primary source of industrial statistics in the country.2. It is conducted by NSO under Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Which of the above statements…

  • World Cancer Day 2024

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies I, II What are the Key Highlights of the Global Burden of Cancer by WHO? Global Burden: Common Cancer Types: Leading Causes of Death: Cancer Inequities: Projected Burden Increase: Call for Action: What are the Key Findings Related to India? What are the Key Facts Related to World…