Delhi government launches job portal: Rozgaar Bazaar

Part of: GS Mains II and III – Government schemes and initiatives; Economy – Growth and Development; Employment  About:  Delhi government launched a job portal – ‘Rozgaar Bazaar’  Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos Benefits:  Helps to revive economy  Intends … Read more

Rajasthan crisis: Constitution on governor’s power

Part of: GS Prelims and Mains II – Polity – Constitution, Governor, C-S Relations  Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos Context:  Rajasthan Governor told the state government that an assembly session can be called at a short … Read more

GoI launches “Mausam Application” to Forecast Weather

On July 27, 2020, Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr Harsh Vardhan launched a mobile application that will provide city-wise weather forecasts and warnings. The application has been named “Mausam”. Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos … Read more

China: The Hong Kong Extradition Treaty halted with Canada, Australia, UK

On July 28, 2020, China announced the suspension of extradition treaties of Hong Kong with Canada, Britain and Australia. China has brought the suspension under its New Security Law in Hong Kong. According to the law, China gained control over external affairs and defence of Hong Kong. Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join … Read more

United Nations: Nitrogen Dioxide levels fell by 70% in Delhi

On July 28, 2020, the United Nations reported that the nitrogen dioxide levels in New Delhi has fell by more than 70% during the lock down. However, according to the international organization, this could be temporary till the cities re-open. Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates … Read more

Dare to Dream 2.0’ contest

It is an open challenge to promote the innovators and startups of the country. The winners will be decided after due evaluation by an expert committee. Award money, up to Rs 10 lakh for startup and Rs five lakh to individual category, will be given to the winners. Launched by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). On … Read more

Blue poppy – Meconopis acculette

Scientific name: Meconopis acculette. It is considered the Queen of Himalayan Flowers. Found from Kumaon to Kashmir at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 meters. Why in News? A recent study indicated that it is slowly depleting at lower altitudes and rocky moraines. Not only the Blue Poppy but several other flowering plants, found at very … Read more

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)

TRIFED has entered into a partnership with IIT Delhi for the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA). Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) functions under the Tribal Affairs Ministry. Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos  Significance of the move: … Read more

Hurricane Hanna hits Texas

Hurricane Hanna has made landfall recently near Texas. It is expected to produce heavy rains across portions of southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos What Are Hurricanes? Hurricanes are large, swirling storms. They produce winds of … Read more

Conservation of River Nag

Bombay High Court recently noted that the Nag River, from which Nagpur city derives its name used to be a vibrant and clear rivulet. It warned that Industrialisation has reduced Nag River to a cursed lady.   Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch … Read more

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)

Part of: GS Prelims and Mains II – Education reforms  About:  NIRF is an annual report card on the performance of the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).  It was launched in 2015, outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country.  Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe … Read more

Institutional structure for disaster management

  Part of: GS Prelims and Mains III – Disaster Management  National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is fighting against the COVID-19; Floods in Assam and Bihar.  Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos About NDRF  NDRF was established … Read more

New investment policy: Revised FDI Norms

Part of: GS Mains III – Indian Economy and issues related to it; Security issues  Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos Context:  In April, the current government made it mandatory for countries which share a land border with India … Read more

Why RBI Financial Stability Report is in the news?

Why RBI Financial Stability Report is in the news? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has released its Financial Stability Report. Google’s Best Books for UPSC PSC Exams Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos Key Highlights of Financial Stability Report: The GNPA Ratio of all scheduled commercial … Read more

Tuting-Tidding Suture Zone (TTSZ)

In major part of the Eastern Himalaya, the Himalaya takes a sharp southward bend and connects with the Indo-Burma Range. Tuting-Tidding Suture Zone (TTSZ) of the Arunachal Himalaya has gained significant importance in recent times due to the growing need of constructing roads and hydropower projects, making the need for understanding the pattern of seismicity … Read more