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Daily Static Quiz (Geography) Question 1 Consider the following statements about the Kuiper Belt: Its orbital inclinations are predominantly aligned ...
Daily Static Quiz 1. Regarding India's Gaganyaan mission, consider the following statements: It aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability by ...
Adam Smith Adam Smith was a Scottish economist and philosopher who was a pioneer in the thinking of political economy ...
Understanding the Sectors of Economy: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary The global economy is a complex system that economists divide into ...
Mixed Economy: Origins, Advocacy, Global Adoption, Successes, Challenges, and the Indian Context A mixed economy represents a synthesis of capitalism ...
Daily Current Affairs Quiz Consider the following statements regarding the Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme: It is financed solely by the ...
Daily Static Quiz (Environment) Question 1: With reference to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), consider the following statements: ...
Daily Static Quiz 1. With reference to the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: The civilization flourished through its ...
Daily Current Affairs Quiz When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject ...
Daily Current Affairs Quiz Question 1 Recently discovered for the first time in India, the butterfly species 'Neptis Philyra' is ...
Daily Static Quiz (Economy) 1. With reference to the Capital Receipts in India, consider the following statements: They are generated ...
State Economy: The Antithesis to Capitalism State economy represents a fundamental alternative to the capitalist economic model, characterized by government ...
The Fisher Effect: Understanding the Relationship Between Inflation and Interest Rates The Fisher Effect represents one of the most fundamental ...
India and the Global South Why in News? India has been actively engaging with the Global South through initiatives like: ...
Diego Garcia Island - Location: Largest island in the Chagos Archipelago, situated in the central Indian Ocean, part of the ...
The Australia India Education and Skill Council (AIESC) is a bilateral initiative aimed at promoting cooperation and collaboration in the ...
The Israel and Palestine conflict is one of the most enduring and deeply rooted conflicts in the world, marked by ...
Introduction:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) stands as a pillar of economic cooperation and development in the Asia-Pacific region. Since its ...
Background of the Ashgabat Agreement The Ashgabat Agreement, which envisions the development of an International Transport and Transit Corridor between ...
Savitribai Phule, born on January 3, 1831, in Naigaon, Maharashtra, is celebrated as a trailblazer in women's education and social ...
Introduction: The 17th century was a period of intense global exploration and trade expansion, marked by the emergence of powerful ...
Introduction: The arrival of the Portuguese in India during the Age of Discovery marked a significant chapter in world ...
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, often referred to as the "Iron Man of India," was a prominent figure in the country's struggle ...
Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar, often referred to as simply "Thevar," was a prominent and influential figure in the socio-political landscape ...
Unveiling the Chalcolithic Age in India: Introduction: The Chalcolithic Age, also known as the Copper Age, marked the emergence of ...
“I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” Dr. B. R. Ambedkar ...
Context: Recently, the Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR) has deferred its decision on a recommendation to remove the 1921 Malabar Rebellion (Moplah riots) ...
Context: Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle’ has been unveiled in Madagascar to mark Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle As part of the ...
Secularism is a principle advocating the separation of religion from political, social, and educational institutions, promoting a framework where human ...
The role of women in modern India is multifaceted, encompassing various aspects such as health, employment, political participation, and socio-economic ...
Women in India face a multitude of health challenges that are exacerbated by systemic barriers, including poverty, lack of education, ...
India has witnessed significant changes in mortality rates since gaining independence in 1947. This article delves into the trends of ...
The issue of a woman's right to terminate pregnancy has been a subject of intense debate and discussion for many ...
Context: Recently, the government launched a nation-wide campaign called Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav on the eve of the International Women's Day (8th March). Kanya ...
Context: Recently, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging guidelines issued by the Bombay High Court in cases under the Protection of Women from ...
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet cleared a proposal of Bill to raise marriage age of women to bring uniformity in the ...
Context: COMPLAINTS UNDER SHE BOX About SHE box: The Government of India (GoI) has enacted the Protection of Women from ...
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises Context: New information about Udyam Sakhi was given by Union Minister for MSME Shri ...
About STEP: The STEP Programme aims to increase the self-reliance and autonomy of women by enhancing their productivity and enabling ...
Department of Science and Technology About KIRAN Scheme: Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing (KIRAN Scheme) by the Department ...
Context: World Tribal Day or International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9th August every year. It is aimed at promoting ...
Seismic waves Seismic waves are vibrations that travel through and around the Earth, typically generated by the sudden release of ...
Major Discontinuities in Earth's Interior The internal structure of our planet is characterized by several distinct layers separated by transition ...
The Earth's interior is composed of three primary layers: the crust, the mantle, and the core. These layers differ in ...
Diego Garcia Island - Location: Largest island in the Chagos Archipelago, situated in the central Indian Ocean, part of the ...
The Coriolis force is an apparent force that arises from the rotation of the Earth, affecting the motion of objects ...
The heating of the atmosphere is a complex interplay between incoming solar radiation and outgoing terrestrial radiation. Here’s a detailed ...
Understanding the Four Spheres of Earth: Characteristics, Composition, and Range The Earth is a complex system that can be divided ...
- Rossby waves are large-scale atmospheric and oceanic waves that propagate westward in the mid-latitudes. - They are a result ...
Location of India: Located latitudinally in the Northern Hemisphere and longitudinally in the Eastern Hemisphere. Latitudinal expanse- from 60 ...
Context: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in Sikkim, more than 30 people died and more than 70 people are missing; GLOF ...
INDIAN POLITY
The Criminal Tribes Act, also known as the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 or the Act XXVII of 1871, was ...
Introduction The Constituent Assembly of India holds a prominent place in the country's history as the body responsible for drafting ...
The creation of a constitution is a pivotal moment in the history of a nation. In the case of India, ...
Towards Independence Act 1947 The legislature representatives of the Indian National Congress, the Muslim League, and the Sikh community came to an agreement with Lord ...
Historical Background of Government of India Act of 1935: Demand for constitutional reforms in India by Indian leaders. Simon Commission ...
Government of India Act of 1919 also known as Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms/Montford Historical Background: Aggressive policy of Indian Leaders like Lokamanya Tilak's ...
The Indian Councils Act 1892 was an Act of British Parliament that introduced various amendments to the composition and function of legislative councils in British India. Most notably, the ...
Historical Background- After the War of Independence, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan advised the British Government to take Indian nationals into the administration of ...
The revolt of 1857 which was eventually suppressed gave a death blow to East India company’s rule in India and ...
Charter Act of 1853 extended the Company’s rule and allowed it to retain the possession of Indian territories on trust ...
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
In recent years, the debate surrounding A1 and A2 milk has gained significant traction in India, leading to increased consumer ...
National Education Day in India National Education Day is celebrated annually on November 11 in India to honor the birth ...
Women in India face a multitude of health challenges that are exacerbated by systemic barriers, including poverty, lack of education, ...
Introduction: In a country as diverse and populous as India, ensuring access to affordable and quality healthcare for all citizens ...
The Australia India Education and Skill Council (AIESC) is a bilateral initiative aimed at promoting cooperation and collaboration in the ...
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) to focus on Youth led development Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)is an autonomous body for ...
World Organisation for Animal Health Approves Self Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza in Indian Poultry Compartments. The World Organisation ...
Context: Recently, Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2022. The bill sought to include the Darlong community as a ...
Context: Recently, the Union government has told the Supreme Court (SC) that state governments can now grant minority status to any religious ...
Context: Recently, Lead Poisoning- high levels of lead were found in the blood of thousands of children living around the Kabwe mine ...
INTERNATIONAL RELATION
India and the Global South Why in News? India has been actively engaging with the Global South through initiatives like: ...
Diego Garcia Island - Location: Largest island in the Chagos Archipelago, situated in the central Indian Ocean, part of the ...
The Australia India Education and Skill Council (AIESC) is a bilateral initiative aimed at promoting cooperation and collaboration in the ...
The Israel and Palestine conflict is one of the most enduring and deeply rooted conflicts in the world, marked by ...
Introduction:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) stands as a pillar of economic cooperation and development in the Asia-Pacific region. Since its ...
Background of the Ashgabat Agreement The Ashgabat Agreement, which envisions the development of an International Transport and Transit Corridor between ...
Context: Recently, the Indian President for the first time visited Turkmenistan, where he signed four agreements, including in financial intelligence and ...
Context: India, Australia sign FTA, trade likely to ‘double in 5 years, generate 1 million jobs India & Australia Relations ...
Context: Recently, the Bucharest Nine (B 9) rejected the Russian claim about the eastward “expansion” of North-Atlantic Treaty Alliance organisation (NATO). About The “Bucharest ...
Context: Recently, the Japanese Prime Minister was on an official visit to India for the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit between the two Countries ...
GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
The Swamitva Scheme, launched by the Government of India on April 24, 2020, aims to provide a comprehensive solution for ...
Overview of the PM-JANMAN Scheme The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) is a significant initiative launched ...
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated 5.21 lakh houses of beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY)-Gramin in Madhya Pradesh. Pradhan Mantri ...
Context: The Union Minister for Labour and Employment has announced the “Donate a Pension scheme” initiative under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi ...
About Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme: The SVEP is implemented by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana –National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of ...
Context: Recently, on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, the Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), launched a Special ...
Context: The MInistry of Social Justice and Empowerment will distribute 4,800 daily living aids and assistive devices among 895 senior ...
Context: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new partnership under the SAMRIDH Initiative i.e ...
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) Context: Recently, the Union Finance Minister in the Union Budget for 2022-23 announced National Ropeways Development ...
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare provided information on Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy. About ...
INDIAN ECONOMY
Adam Smith Adam Smith was a Scottish economist and philosopher who was a pioneer in the thinking of political economy ...
Understanding the Sectors of Economy: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary The global economy is a complex system that economists divide into ...
Mixed Economy: Origins, Advocacy, Global Adoption, Successes, Challenges, and the Indian Context A mixed economy represents a synthesis of capitalism ...
State Economy: The Antithesis to Capitalism State economy represents a fundamental alternative to the capitalist economic model, characterized by government ...
The Fisher Effect: Understanding the Relationship Between Inflation and Interest Rates The Fisher Effect represents one of the most fundamental ...
PM GATISHAKTI: Powering India's Infrastructure Growth Introduction In August 2021, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a visionary and ambitious ...
The Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR) is a key concept in economics and finance that plays a crucial role in ...
Introduction The capitalist economy is a system characterized by private ownership, market competition, profit maximization, and minimal government intervention. Also ...
Modern world history has witnessed significant economic events that have shaped the global economy. Here are some major economic events ...
Introduction:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) stands as a pillar of economic cooperation and development in the Asia-Pacific region. Since its ...
AGRICULTURE
The National Turmeric Board was officially launched on January 14, 2025, by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, ...
National Milk Day: Celebrating India's Dairy Legacy Overview National Milk Day is celebrated annually on November 26 in India, commemorating ...
The Indian government has recently launched the National Mission on Natural Farming ( NMNF ), a significant initiative aimed at ...
About Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana It was launched in 2015 and is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, providing central grants to the ...
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a ...
GS III- Issue Related Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies & Minimum Support Price Agricultural subsidies are the positive intervention taken ...
GS III - Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping What is a Public Distribution System (PDS)? Public Distribution Scheme ...
Context: The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will inaugurate the ‘Sagar Parikrama’ to know the problems of Coastal Fisher folk ...
GS III: Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage Introduction: Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the ...
Context: Recently, Maharashtra Government issued a government resolution which will allow sugar mills to pay the basic Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) in ...
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