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24 Dec | UPSC Current Affairs: Rann Utsav, Panama Canal, Hybrid Aerogel, No-Confidence Motion, and More

UPSC GS 1 Rann Utsav News:ย  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has invited everyone to Rann Utsav, which will go on till March 2025. Definition:ย  Rann Utsav is an annual cultural festival organized by the Gujarat Tourism Department. It takes place in the Great Rann of Kutch, India’s largest salt desert, and celebrates the rich […]

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19 Nov | UPSC Current Affairs: Midnight Zone, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Willingdon Island, and More

UPSC GS 1 Midnight Zone News: A team of researchers has recently identified a glowing marine creature named Bathydevius caudactylus, a newly discovered species of mollusk, within the ocean’s midnight zone. About the Midnight Zone: The ocean water column is divided into five zones: Sunlight zone (epipelagic). Twilight zone (mesopelagic). Midnight zone (bathypelagic). Abyssal zone

19 Nov | UPSC Current Affairs: Midnight Zone, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Willingdon Island, and More Read More ยป

Empowering Urban Local Bodies in India | UPSC

Introduction Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are at the forefront of Indiaโ€™s urban development and governance. Despite their critical role, a recent Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report has highlighted alarming concerns. The report revealed a 42% gap between the resources and expenditures of ULBs across 18 states. Additionally, only 32% of their revenue

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8 Nov | UPSC Current Affairs: PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Minuteman III, Vitamin D, Proba-3, VINBAX 2024, and More

UPSC GS 2 PM Vishwakarma Yojana News:ย  A total of 25.8 million applications have been submitted under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana. Overview: Scheme Type: Central sector scheme under the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Services Provided: Includes market linkage support, skill development training, and incentives for digital transactions tailored for artisans and

8 Nov | UPSC Current Affairs: PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Minuteman III, Vitamin D, Proba-3, VINBAX 2024, and More Read More ยป

4 Nov | UPSC Current Affairs: U.S. Presidential Election and Electoral College System, Gold Reserves, Kanda Express, and More

UPSC GS 2 U.S. Presidential Election and Electoral College System News: The US presidential election will take place on 5 November 2024.ย  Electoral College Structure: Composition: The electoral college includes 538 electors, a number based on the total seats in Congress (435 Representatives and 100 Senators) plus three electors for the District of Columbia. State

4 Nov | UPSC Current Affairs: U.S. Presidential Election and Electoral College System, Gold Reserves, Kanda Express, and More Read More ยป

29 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: Rani Channamma, Sambhar Lake, Sohrai Painting, Coral Triangle, DF-26, and More

UPSC GS 1 Rani Channamma News: Karnataka State Guarantee Implementation Authority vice-chairperson Pushpa Amarnath has remembered the contribution of Kittur Rani Channamma for standing up against British colonisation two centuries ago. About Kittur Rani Channamma: Kittur Rani Channamma was born in Kakati, a small village in the present-day Belagavi district of Karnataka. She became the

29 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: Rani Channamma, Sambhar Lake, Sohrai Painting, Coral Triangle, DF-26, and More Read More ยป

26 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: NPPA, SIMBEX, Venture Capital Fund, Asiatic Golden Cat, Pink Cocaine, and More

UPSC GS 2 National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority of India (NPPA) News: Recently, the NPPA raised the ceiling prices of eight drugs, including treatments for asthma, tuberculosis, bipolar disorder, and glaucoma, by 50%. Introduction: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) was established by the Government of India in 1997. It serves as a regulatory agency responsible

26 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: NPPA, SIMBEX, Venture Capital Fund, Asiatic Golden Cat, Pink Cocaine, and More Read More ยป

25 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: PM YASASVI, PMBJP, UDAN, World Polio Day, Giant Salmon Carp, LISA, and More

UPSC GS 2 PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme (PM YASASVI) News: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has implemented theย PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI).ย  PM-YASASVI Scheme: The PM-YASASVI (Prime Ministerโ€™s Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for a Vibrant India) is a consolidated initiative aimed at enhancing educational opportunities

25 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: PM YASASVI, PMBJP, UDAN, World Polio Day, Giant Salmon Carp, LISA, and More Read More ยป

24 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: Korowai Tribe, E.coli, Dry Port, Anguiculus Dicaprioi, Cobenfy, Cloud Chamber, and More

UPSC GS 1 Korowai Tribe News: ย  An Indian travel vlogger recently travelled deep into the jungles of Indonesia to meet the Korowai tribe, often referred to as a โ€˜human-eatingโ€™ tribe, and documented his experience on social media. Korowai Tribe: Location: The Korowai are an indigenous tribe residing in the southeastern region of Papua, Indonesia.

24 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: Korowai Tribe, E.coli, Dry Port, Anguiculus Dicaprioi, Cobenfy, Cloud Chamber, and More Read More ยป

24 Aug | UPSC Current Affairs: Glacial Lakes, SOSA, Diamond Discovery, Drug Delivery, Gongronema, and More

UPSC GS 1 Glacial Lakes News: The expanding glacial lakes in the Himalayas are a matter of serious concern and the National Disaster Management Authority or NDMA has finalised a list of 189 “potentially dangerous” lakes. Definition: A glacial lake is a body of water that originates from a glacier, typically forming at the foot

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