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How to prepare GS1

Strategy for General Studies-1 There are four General Studies Papers + Essay paper + Optional paper in UPSC mains Examinations. The UPSC provides a basic instruction on which you should focus: “The qu... .Read more

Updated on 14 August, 2020 Target 2021

Arunachal groups push for 6th Schedule status

Context: Arunachal political groups are calling for bringing the entire Arunachal Pradesh under the ambit of the Sixth Schedule or Article 371 (A) of the Constitution Article 371(A) states that no act of Parliament shall apply to the State of Nagaland in respect of the religious or social practices of the Nagas, its customary law and pr... .Read more

Updated on 14 August, 2020 GS2 Polity

Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Sarthak’ launched

Context: An Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’ About OPV Sarthak It is the 4th in the series of five OPVs. It has been designed & built indigenously by M/s Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in line with the Prime Minister vision of ‘Make in India’ and ... .Read more

Updated on 14 August, 2020 GS3 Science and Technology

India announces $500 mn package for Maldives

Context: India announced new connectivity measures for the Maldives, in an effort to help it deal with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The connectivity measures are: An air connectivity “bubble” for travel: India would also be the first country to initiate the “travel bubble” with the Maldives, beginning with an Air India fligh... .Read more

Updated on 14 August, 2020 GS2 International Relations

15th August relevance for India-UK

Context: For India, August 15 is first and foremost Independence Day. But for the U.K. the day marks 75 years since peace was achieved in Asia. India’s contribution in WW2 (1939-1945) Indians formed the largest all-volunteer force in World War 2, with over 2.5 million fighting in Europe, North Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong and Burma. India prov... .Read more

Updated on 14 August, 2020 GS2 International Relations

Status of Organic farming in India

Source: TH Context: In a world battered by the COVID pandemic, the growth story of organic farming is unfolding with increasing demand not only in India but also globally. Status of Organic farming in India: India ranks first: in number of organic farmers and ninth in terms of area under organic farming. First fully organic state: Sik... .Read more

Updated on 14 August, 2020 GS3 Economy