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Mains

SSC CGL/CHSL/GD General Awareness Notes with 2000+ MCQ (English)

25 Jan 202325 Jan 2023
SSC CGL/CHSL/GD General Awareness Notes with 2000+ MCQ previous year questions. More than 500 pages document (in english). A detailed document covering History , Geography, Economics, Polity and General science…
Mains

Bihar: towards a development strategy

20 Dec 202220 Dec 2022
The challenge of development in Bihar is enormous due to persistent poverty, complex social stratification, unsatisfactory infrastructure and weak governance; these problems are well known but not well understood.   The…
Mains

Sustainable Energy and SDG

20 Dec 202220 Dec 2022
Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. Solution…
Geography…

What is causing Arctic warming?

18 Aug 2022
A recent study conducted by Finnish Meteorological Institute researchers notes that the Arctic is heating four times faster than the rest of the planet.  It takes note that this arctic…
Polity

Anti-defection law

28 Jun 2022
The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the Constitution.‘Defection’ has been defined as, “To abandon a…
Internal security

Ways To Join Indian Army As An Officer

20 Jun 202220 Jun 2022
Ways To Join Indian Army As An Officer Being able to serve your country as an army officer is such a privilege. It is an honour to be wearing a…
Art and Culture…

Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991

13 Jun 2022
The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991 is often seen in the news in relation to the Ram Mandir issue and also the Krishna Temple at Mathura and…
Mains

Freebie Politics an overview

4 Jun 20225 Jun 2022
Freebies are items that are provided without charge or cost. In Indian politics, it has been rampant. During elections, it is a well-known and widespread practice. Freebies are one of…
Science and Tech

Heal in India : AYUSH Tourism

4 Jun 20225 Jun 2022
The PM announced that a special category would be created for individuals who would travel to India for AYUSH therapies. The PM said that “Heal in India” has the potential…
Economics

Labour Reforms – Labour Codes

1 Jun 20222 Jun 2022
Since labour is in the Concurrent List, both the Parliament and the state legislatures can enact laws on it.As per the Central Government, before the new labour codes were passed,…
Science and Tech

5G technology

1 Jun 20222 Jun 2022
India’s progress in communications technology in recent years has been rapid. Increased affordability, propensity to spend, and lower internet tariff rates have all helped the communications sector boom in India.…
Science and Tech

Tracing the Journey of Communications Technology

1 Jun 20222 Jun 2022
(I) 1G: Voice Only Cell phones began with 1G technology in the 1980s. 1G is the first generation of wireless cellular technology. 1G supports voice only calls.1G is analog technology,…
Polity

Reservation in India

1 Jun 20222 Jun 2022
Reservations in public employment: The extension of reservation in India is based on the mutual coexistence of Article 16 (1) of the Constitution which guarantees “equality of opportunity in public employment” and…
Mains…

QUAD : its origins, goals and future plans

29 May 20222 Jun 2022
The Quad is an informal multilateral grouping of India, the U.S., Australia, and Japan aimed at cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Origins and growth of the grouping: India…
Economics…

Boon to ban: How the wheat export story changed in two months

26 May 202226 May 2022
India’s wheat exports: The Russia-Ukraine conflict had disrupted the global wheat supply chains given that these two countries alone accounted for a substantial portion of the global wheat production. This provided an…
Polity

Article 142 and the Supreme Court’s judgement in Perarivalan’s case

26 May 202226 May 2022
The Supreme Court used its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution and directed the release of A.G. Perarivalan in Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination case. Background Image source: The Hindu Details…
Economics

FDI inflow ‘highest ever’ at $83.57 bn

25 May 202227 May 2022
The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) for the financial year 2021-22 has reached $83.57 billion which is the highest ever. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Foreign direct investment (FDI) is…
Science and Tech

The rise of AI chips

25 May 202227 May 2022
Artificial Intelligence or AI Chips AI chips are the ones that are made with specific architecture and are integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) acceleration to assist in deep learning-based applications. Deep…
Mains

Sri Lanka Crisis

14 May 202227 May 2022
Why is Sri Lanka suffering from a crisis? Background: When Sri Lanka escaped from the 26-year civil war in 2009, its post-war GDP growth rate was very strong at 8.9%…
Economics

The Crypto Assets Conundrum

6 Jan 2022
The Crypto Assets Conundrum- Associated Concerns with Cryptocurrencies Secrecy: Cryptocurrency enables relatively invisible transactions, with serious implications for crime, terrorism, money laundering, tax evasion, etc.Speculative Asset: Another worry is that a crypto mania…
Economics

One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme

6 Jan 2022
One District One Product (ODOP)- Key Points Background: One District One Product (ODOP) initiative is operationally merged with the ‘Districts as Export Hub’ initiative.About: One District One Product (ODOP) is an initiative…
Science and Tech

ISRO’s Future Missions

6 Jan 2022
Context In a new year message, ISRO chief Sivan gave details about the agency’s plans for the launch of the first of the two planned uncrewed flights under the Gaganyaan…
Polity

Economic weaker section reservation

3 Jan 20225 Feb 2022
EWS Quota Committee- Key Points About: The Centre had constituted the three-member committee in November last year according to an assurance given to the top court to revisit the criteria for…
Science and Tech

Green Hydrogen

3 Jan 2022
Green Hydrogen: Context Recently, the Government has said that it is planning to blend 15% green hydrogen with piped natural gas for domestic, commercial and industrial consumption. About hydrogen blending with PNG…
Mains

66th BPSC Mains Most Important topics

17 Jul 202126 Sep 2021
Dear aspirants , we have compiled few topics which are most important for 66th BPSC Mains . These topics are selected according to the latest pattern of BPSC exam. Please…
Economics

FM Sitharaman’s announces relief package worth Rs 6,28,993 crore against COVID-19

30 Jun 202118 May 2022
Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a slew of measures, to provide relief to people and businesses affected by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister…
Economics

Insurance Sector in India

25 Jun 202126 Jun 2021
Insurance is the main element in the operation of national economies throughout the world today. It protects health and assets of the people and stimulates business activities to operate in…
Internal security

INDIA’S NUCLEAR DOCTRINE

18 Jun 202118 Jun 2021
What is meant by nuclear doctrine and what are the major aspects of India’s nuclear doctrine? A nuclear doctrine of any nuclear weapon country encompasses the goals and missions that…
Science and Tech

Mitigation of Carbon Footprint

13 Jun 202113 Jun 2021
Global warming with the burgeoning anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (400 parts permillion from 280 ppm CO2, emissions of pre-industrial era) has been altering the climate, eroding theecosystem productivity and…
Economics

Aspirational districts development

12 Jun 2021
Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India & explain the nature of convergence, collaboration & Competition for its success. (2018) The ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ Programme…
Geography

Water Scarcity in India

28 May 202131 May 2021
Water scarcity is already visible with the current population size of 1.3 billion. Along with this, with rising pollution levels and climate change, the water cycle is expected to undergo…
Geography

DIPLOMACY IN COVID TIMES iNDIA

28 May 20219 Jun 2021
Today, the world is facing the Covid-19 pandemic and is also passing through a phase of economic slowdown with an air of uncertainty. By adopting India-centric foreign policy, we have…
Economics

FINANCE COMMISSION XV

27 May 202120 May 2022
The constitution of the Finance Commission (FC) is governed by Article 280 of the Constitution. Itspells out the manner and modality for the management of the finances of the Union…
Economics

Innovation in Higher Educational Institutions

27 May 2021
Premier higher educational institutes in India have always been a gateway to secure and prosperouslife for many. However, over the last decade a cultural change has begun in these institutes.•…
Economics

Food processing industry

26 May 2021
Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector. The food processing industry (FPI) is considered a sunrise sector that has…
Science and Tech

Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS)

26 May 2021
Why is Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation? (2018) IRNSS: NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is an independent and indigenous regional navigation satellite…
Public Administration

Citizens charter

13 May 2021
Explain the basic principles of citizens charter movement and bring out its importance. Citizen’s Charter is a document of voluntary commitments made by a government organization to the citizens/client groups…
Economics

Welfare schemes

3 May 2021
Q. Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process.…
Geography

Integrated Farming System

3 May 2021
Q. How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production The Integrated Farming System (IFS) is a combined approach aimed at efficient sustainable resource management for increased…
Science and Tech

Biotechnology and agriculture

3 May 2021
Q. How can biotechnology help to improve the living standards of farmers? In India, the majority of the population is involved in agriculture but it is not remunerative enough, especially…
Economics

Inclusive Growth

3 May 2021
Q. It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objective of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement. According to the World Bank,…
Internal security

Unlawful activities (Prevention) Act, (UAPA)

3 May 20213 May 2021
Q. Indian government has recently strengthed the anti-terrorism laws by amending the unlawful activities (Prevention) Act, (UAPA), 1967 and the NIA Act. Analyze the changes in the context of prevailing…
Mains

Cross border insurgency

1 May 2021
Q. Cross-border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across the…
Polity

Constitutional Mortality

1 May 2021
Q. What is meant by the term ‘constitutional morality’ ? How does one uphold constitutional morality? Constitutional morality means adherence to the core principles of the constitutional democracy. In classicist…
Geography

India USA relation

8 Apr 2021
“What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would…
Geography

Integrated farming system

8 Apr 2021
How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production? The Integrated Farming System (IFS) is a combined approach aimed at efficient sustainable resource management for increased productivity…
Geography

Quad and India

3 Apr 2021
Recently, it has been reported that the second Ministerial meeting of Quad countries will be held in Japan. Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is the informal strategic dialogue between India, USA,…
Economics…

Farmers protest against farm law

29 Mar 2021
What are the methods used by the farmers’ organisation to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods? Join our telegram channel Farmers’ organizations are seen as…
Polity…

ICT and e-governance

29 Mar 2021
Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based projects/programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures for their effective implementation. Join our telegram…
Polity

People representation act

28 Mar 2021
On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification. Join our telegram…
Geography

Water stress

28 Mar 202128 Mar 2021
What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India? Join our telegram channel t.me/csmentor Water stress is a situation in which the water resources in a…

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