Cooperative Labour in Odisha Tribes Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I – Society In news Recently, labour cooperatives among tribal communities in Odisha were in the news. The tribes include the Dongria Kondh, Juanga, Lanjia Saura, Saura, Didayi, Paudi Bhuyan …
Five Star Villages Scheme launched Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Welfare Schemes In news Five Star Villages scheme has been launched recently. Ministry: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications. Key takeaways Aim: To bridge the gaps in …
Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Five Star Villages Scheme launched Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Welfare Schemes In news Five Star Villages scheme has been launched recently. Ministry: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications. Key takeaways Aim: …
Ease of Doing Business Ranking Archives TOPIC: General Studies 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. In News: Ease of Doing Business (EODB) is a joint initiative by the Department for Promotion …
For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts …
NATIONAL/ENVIRONMENT Topic: General Studies 3: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. India’s track on climate change: Giving up investments on coal? Context: The UN Secretary General António Guterres …
ENVIRONMENT/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Welfare of Animals in India Context: Over the past year, there have been reports of animals being subjected to sexual abuse, acid attacks, being thrown off …
Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems: DPIIT Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Start-ups; Entrepreneurship In news The Results of the 2nd edition of Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems were released recently. Ministry: Department …
Indian Brain Templates developed at NIMHANS Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology; In news A team of neuroscientists from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) has developed Indian …
Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Start-ups; Entrepreneurship In news Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) stepped up as effective frontline responders during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Important value …
Low Ozone Over Brahmaputra River Valley observed Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Climate Change In news Recently, scientists at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, have evaluated the near surface ozone in the Brahmaputra River …
India-Japan Logistics Agreement Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In news Recently Logistics Agreement was signed between India and Japan. Key takeaways It is aimed at greater maritime cooperation. It can upgrade India-Japan naval exercises. It establishes …
Institute Of Teaching And Research In Ayurveda Bill 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and interventions; Health & GS-III – Medicine In news The Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill 2020 has been passed by …
Salary, Allowances And Pension Of Members Of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and interventions; Parliament In news Lok Sabha unanimously passed the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020. …
Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and interventions In news Lok Sabha passed the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The Bill will replace the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance which was promulgated in June, …
Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Legislations & GS-III – Infrastructure – Airways In news Recently, Indian Parliament has passed the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in the Rajya Sabha approving it. The Bill has already …
