ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 2,3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Resilient Supply Chains Context: …
Zero Coupon bonds to recapitalise Punjab & Sind Bank Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy In news The government has used financial innovation of zero coupon bonds to recapitalise Punjab & Sind Bank by issuing the lender Rs …
Inflation Target at 4% is appropriate for India: RBI Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy In news Recently, a working paper titled “Measuring Trend Inflation in India” was released by RBI. According to the paper, maintaining the inflation …
100th Kisan Rail flagged off recently Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Infrastructure In news Prime Minister flagged off the 100th Kisan Rail train, which shall ply between Devlali and Danapur. It has now been extended to run between …
Radio wave emission detected from the direction of Proxima Centauri Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Sci & tech In news Astronomers at the $100 million Breakthrough Listen project have recently picked up radio wave emission from the direction …
Digital Ocean web-based application inaugurated Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and interventions & GS-III – Sci & tech In news Web-based application Digital Ocean was recently inaugurated Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences Developed by: INCOIS of Earth …
Madhya Pradesh Government organizes ‘Raag-Bhopali’ exhibition to promote Zari-Zardozi Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I – Culture In news Madhya Pradesh Government is organizing ‘Raag-Bhopali’ exhibition to promote Zari-Zardozi crafts of Bhopal. Important value additions Embroidery done with metallic threads …
New Bhaupur-New Khurja Section of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Infrastructure In news Indian Prime Minister dedicated to the nation the ambitious New Bhaupur-New Khurja section of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) in Uttar …
Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) New Bhaupur-New Khurja Section of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Infrastructure In news Indian Prime Minister dedicated to the nation the ambitious New Bhaupur-New Khurja section of Eastern Dedicated …
Kerala Police Act Amendment & Free Speech Archives Topic: General Studies 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation In News: The government of Kerala has put on hold …
Press Information Bureau (PIB) IAS UPSC – 20th to 26th December, 2020 ARCHIVES GS-2 Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 (Topic: Government policies) These Rules emanate from the conviction that the power systems exist to serve the consumers and the …
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 …
SCIENCE & TECH/ INTERNATIONAL/ SECURITY Topic: General Studies 2,3: International Events and its implication on Security of Nations Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. US Cyber Attack: SolarWinds hack Context: SolarWinds, a major US …
ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE/ ENVIRONMENT Topic: General Studies 2,3: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development How biofuels can …
NMPB Consortia For Medicinal Plants Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health In news National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH has launched Consortia for Medicinal Plants. Key takeaways NMPB envisions the necessity of connectivity between stakeholders in …
National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) inaugurated Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and Interventions In news Indian Prime Minister recently inaugurated fully operational National Common Mobility Card service on the Airport Express Line of Delhi Metro, The card …
Antarctic iceberg A68 becomes cause for concern for South Georgia Island Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Environment In news The giant Antarctic iceberg A68 has become a cause for concern for South Georgia Island. Key takeaways The giant …
USA’s plan to have Nuclear Reactor On Moon Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Sci & tech In news USA’s plan to have the first nuclear reactor on the moon by the end of 2026 got a new push …