UPPSC Question papers UPPSC Mains Political Science Optional Question Paper (1990-2018) 1 Jun 20221 Jun 2022 Unsolved Previous year mains question paper for Political Science Optional for UPPSC mains exam Download UPPSC Political Science Optional Question Paper (1991-2018) ( Note : The unsolved questions are available…
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…
International Relations… Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) 29 May 20222 Jun 2022 Context: The Indian Prime Minister along with the U.S. President, Japanese Prime Minister, and leaders of 10 other countries, participated virtually in the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for…
Uncategorized India Hypertension Control Initiative 29 May 20222 Jun 2022 Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a major cause of death among adults in India. Also, the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes is the negligence of high blood pressure or…
Uncategorized Finland and Sweden to join NATO 29 May 20222 Jun 2022 Background Finland’s leaders said that the Nordic country must apply for membership in NATO immediately in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Sweden is also expected to undertake similar actions.However, the…
Uncategorized Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) 29 May 202229 May 2022 The ONDC project was commissioned by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) through the Quality Council of India (QCI). The ONDC initiative was introduced to promote the use of open networks…
Prelims Road Accidents scenario in India 29 May 202229 May 2022 India is a signatory to the second worldwide excessive degree conference on street safety held in Brazil in 2015, stated popularly as the Brasilia statement, which, inter-alia, resolved to halve…
International Relations Implications of the Russia-Ukraine war for India 26 May 202227 May 2022 India was able to manage its options well during the initial phases of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, wherein the two sides were seeking India’s support for their positions in the ongoing…
International Relations India Nepal relations 26 May 202226 May 2022 About the Visit: The visit by the Prime Minister of India was an attempt to establish a symbolic way to expand the India-Nepal relationship through religious diplomacy. The Prime Ministers of…
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…
International Relations The neighbourhood in turmoil, lessons for India 25 May 202227 May 2022 An overview: The background in brief India, over the years, has sustained in the midst of sensitivities that have a huge impact on its national security and territorial integrity. The Indian…
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…
Uncategorized World may have lost 11.2 crore jobs: ILO 25 May 202227 May 2022 Context: The ninth edition of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Monitor on the “world of work” was released recently. Details: The report notes multiple challenges or points of concern with respect to…
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%…
Uncategorized First in Bihar: Personalities, Events, Structure and State Symbols 9 Apr 202217 Aug 2023 Personalities First Governor during British India James David SiftonFirst Governor Jairamdas DaulatramFirst Muslim Governor Zakir HussainFirst Chief Minister Dr Krishna SinghFirst Female Chief Minister Rabri DeviFirst Harijan Chief Minister Bhola…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs: January 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 Bihar ranked 13th in India Justice Report 2020The India JusticeReport (2020) prepared by the Tata Trusts in collaboration withthe Centre for Social Justice, Common Cause, DAKSH, Vidhi Centre forLegal Policy…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs: February 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 Bihar Finance Minister Mr Tarkishore Prasad has presented BiharGovt Rs 2,18,302.70 Crore budget for FY22Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister of Bihar Tarkishore Prasad,who holds the finance portfolio, presented his…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs: March 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 Bihar first state to have two green townsBihar is on course to become India's first state to have two green energyefficientcities, BodhGaya and Rajgir. From 2023, they will receive solarenergy…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs: April 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 Bihar to face the highest burden in Vaccination• According to India Rating and Research (Ind-Ra) India will have toshell out Rs. 67,193 Crores to vaccinate all individuals above 18 years…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs: May 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 HIT (Home Isolation Tracking) Application for COVID Patientslaunched in Bihar.• Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar recently launched “HIT-COVIDApp” which will be used to track COVID-19 Patients who are in homeisolation…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs June 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 LiDAR Survey for forest area released for Bihar and 9 other states• Prakash Javadekar (Union Minister of Ministry of Environment,Forest, and Climate Change) has recently released the LiDAR (LightDetection and…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs: July 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 Valimiki Tiger Reserve becomes one of the 14 Tiger Reserves toreceive CA|TS Accreditation• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) hasannounced that 14 Tiger Reserves from across India have receivedaccreditation…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs: August 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 Biography of Jaiprakash Narayan released• “The Dream of Revolution: A biography of Jai Prakash Narayan”which is written by Bimal Prasad, and Sujata Prasad was released on 23August 2021.About Jai Prakash…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs: September 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 Bihar Deputy Chief Minister part of the 2nd Group of ministers formedby GST Council• Goods and Service Tax Council headed by Nirmala Sitharaman hasset up 2 group of ministers (GoM)…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs: October 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 Council on Energy, Environment and Water releases ClimateVulnerability Index• CEEW has released the report “Mapping India’s ClimateVulnerability: A district level assessment” to assess the vulnerability ofvarious districts in the country.•…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs: Novomber 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 Bihar pavilion bags gold medal at India International Trade• The Bihar Pavilion was awarded a gold medal in 'Best Pavilion'category during the closing ceremony of the 40th India InternationalTrade Fair…
Bihar Special Bihar Current Affairs: December 2021 7 Apr 20227 Apr 2022 Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s 137th birth anniversary : 3 December 2021• First President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s 137th birth anniversary wasobserved on 3 December 2021.• Rajendra Babu was born on…
Prelims JSSC Admit Card 2022 Released. Download JSSC Combined Graduate Level Admit Card 18 Feb 202212 Jun 2022 JSSC Admit Card 2022 - Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) to be released the JSSC 2022 Admit Card for the Post of Combined Graduate Level, find all the JSSC Admit…
Prelims Bihar Important Questions 5 Feb 20225 Feb 2022 Bihar Samanya Gyan : Basics Bihar General Knowledge: Established, Area, Population, districts Q.1:- When did Current Bihar state came into existence (formation day of Bihar)? Ans:- 22 March 1912 Q2.…
Economics The Crypto Assets Conundrum 6 Jan 202214 Mar 2023 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 202214 Mar 2023 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 202214 Mar 2023 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 202214 Mar 2023 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…
Prelims All About COP 26 1 Nov 20211 Nov 2021 COP 26 is being held from 31 Oct to 12 Nov 2021 in Glasgow ,UK. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought devastation to millions around the world, disrupting many parts of…
Science September 2021 Defence 15 Oct 2021 Defence Current Affairs · Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has dedicated to the nation, the indigenously built Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’ in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. According to the defence ministry, the…
Science September 2021 Science Tech 15 Oct 2021 Science and Technology · The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is working on developing an innovative digital model to address the problem of e-waste (electronic wastes). The digital platform, named as ‘e-Source,’ will act as…
Books and Authors September 2021 Books and Authors 15 Oct 2021 Books & Authors · A Book Titled Know Your Rights: and Claim Them Jointly written by Angelina Jolie and Amnesty International with Geraldine Van Bueren QC. The book is a guide for every child and young…
Uncategorized 8th October RBI MPC report 8 Oct 2021 RBI Monetary Policy: Status Quo on rates The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the repo rate unchanged in the fourth bi-monthly policy meet for the financial year…
English Current Events America No More World Superpower 2 Oct 20212 Oct 2021 The so called superpower of the world USA has to face humiliating departure from the Afghanistan in the two decade long indecisive war . It is a struggle in which…
English Current Events… January 2021 National news 30 Sep 202130 Sep 2021 National Current Affairs · ‘New Bhaupur- New Khurja section’ of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) will be inaugurated by the PM Narendra Modi on 29th December, 2020 at 11 AM…
Ranking and Reports… August 2021 Awards 26 Sep 202126 Sep 2021 Awards & Recognition · Dr Cyrus Poonawalla, Chairman of the Pune-based vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII), has been selected for the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award for 2021.…
Uncategorized July 2021 Awards 26 Sep 202126 Sep 2021 Awards & Recognition · Freelance filmmaker Deepti Pillay Sivan’s most touted documentary, “Decoding Shankar” about the life and career of the celebrated musician Shankar Mahadevan, recently won the Best Film…
Ranking and Reports June 2021 Awards 26 Sep 20211 Oct 2021 Awards & Recognition · World Health Organisation (WHO) has awarded Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan with `WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award` for his accomplishments in the area of tobacco…
Ranking and Reports May 2021 Awards 26 Sep 202126 Sep 2021 Awards & Recognition · The Japanese Government recently awarded the “Order of Rising Sun” to a Bengaluru based Japanese teacher, Shyamala Ganesh. She is a Japanese teacher at the Septuagenarian…
