Import embargo on 101 defence items

Part of: GS Mains II and III – Govt policies and initiatives; Defence  Context:  Defence Ministry to impose import embargo (ban or restrictions) on 101 items to boost indigenisation of defence production  Benefits:  Boost indigenisation of defence production  Helps India to become self-reliant in defence (#AtmanirbharBharat initiative)  Government intends to reach a turnover of $25 billion through indigenously manufactured defence … Read more

Draft ‘Defence Production & Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) 2020

Daily Current Affairs – August 4, 2020: It is known that civil, finance & competitive exams including UPSC, SSC, IAS, Banking, Defence, Railway & other government (central & state level recruitment exams) emphasize on ascertaining aspirants’ knowledge of recent current affairs. To develop a sound awareness of recent/latest current affairs events, reading about monthly current affairs in news or pdf format could help. … Read more

Tamil Nadu Declare a State Butterfly.

Context Tamil Nadu Becomes Fifth Indian State to Declare a State Butterfly. About Tamil Nadu has recently declared Tamil Yeoman (Cirrochroa thais) as its state butterfly to symbolize its rich natural and cultural heritage, in a move aimed at boosting the conservation efforts of the attractive insects. Locally known as Tamil Maravan meaning ‘Tamilian Warrior’, … Read more

Cauvery Water Dispute Verdict

Join our Telegram Channel for Regular Updates IAS Prelims 2019: 2000 Solved MCQ for GS Paper (MCQ) Current Affairs April-June 2019 Important topics for UPSC IAS Prelims Exam 2019 IAS Prelims Exam 2019 Quiz-3 UPSC IAS Prelims 2019 Quiz-2 IAS Prelims Exam 2019 Practice Test-1 Indian Geography Question Bank 1000+ History of India Question Bank … Read more