Dear Friends, For the first time, UPSC has announced the Prelims Results in just 20 days. This has brought both happiness and sadness to the student community with positive and negative results. Heartiest congratulations to the candidates who have been …
India Invited to Join the Blue Dot Network Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International relations In news A group of the US Senators has asked India to join the Blue Dot Network (BDN) in a letter. Important value …
Mobile Application for Geo Tagging launched by Ministry of Jal Shakti Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – E-governance; Policies and interventions In news A mobile application for geo-tagging of the components of projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana …
National Medical Commission Archives TOPIC: General Studies 2 Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. …
INTERNATIONAL/ ECONOMY / GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Reviving WTO Context: The WTO is on the verge of getting fresh top leadership Challenges of WTO Backlash Against Globalisation: There is a …
INTERNATIONAL/ SECURITY Topic: General Studies 1,2: Contemporary World History Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Greece- Turkey Clash Context: Greece (EU member) said it would be extending a wall along its border with …
Government expands Production-Linked Incentive Scheme Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and interventions & GS-III – Industry In news The government will extend the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to eight more sectors to boost domestic manufacturing. Key takeaways …
Government working on the formation of Integrated Theatre Command Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence; Security In news The government is working on the formation of integrated theatre commands after the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff …
State of Global Air 2020 released by the Health Effects Institute Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Pollution In news Recently, State of Global Air 2020 was released by the Health Effects Institute (HEI). HEI is an independent, nonprofit …
Russia proposes to Extend New START Treaty Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In news The Russian President has proposed to extend the New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) by one year. It is a Treaty between …
China objects to official exchanges between India and Taiwan Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In news Recently, China objected to any official exchanges between India and Taiwan. China also objected to India wishing Taiwan “Happy National …
Punjab becomes the first State to reject Farm Acts Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and interventions; Federalism In news Recently, Punjab became the first State to reject the Central government’s three Farm Acts. It also passed three …
Tubarial Salivary Glands: Potential new organ in the human throat Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Science and Technology In news Scientists in the Netherlands have discovered a potential new organ in the human throat. The discovery was made …
US Justice Department sues Google in Antitrust Case Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Technology; Internet In news Recently, the US Justice Department sued Google. It has accused the company of illegally abusing its dominance in internet search. It …
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU (PIB) IAS UPSC – 12th October to 18th October – 2020 ARCHIVES GS-2 Announcement of measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending in the economy in an effort to fight the slowdown due to COVID-19 …
FEDERALISM/ POLITY Topic: General Studies 3: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of farmers Punjab’s three new farm Bills Context: To nullify the possible impact of the …
ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE/ S&T Topic: General Studies 2,3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Potholes …
Environmental Clearance given to the Kaleshwaram project void Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence & Security In news Recently, the National Green Tribunal has ruled that the Environmental Clearance given to the Kaleshwaram project in December 2017 was …
Kavaratti to be commissioned into the Indian Navy Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence & Security In news The last of four indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes (a small warship) “INS Kavaratti” under Project 28 (Kamorta …
Aditi Urja Sanch inaugurated Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Sources of energy In news The Union Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences recently inaugurated the Dimethyl ether (DME) fired “Aditi Urja Sanch” unit along with the …