About the UPSC Civil Services Examination The Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It is widely recognized as one of the toughest and the most prestigious examinations conducted in India. It is a 3 stage examination. Its tentative schedule is given below: Prelims – June 2021 Mains – September... .Read more
Updated on 28 July, 2020 Preparation Strategy
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian Railways has decided that the period from 22.03.2020 to 14.04.2020 shall be treated under “Force Majeure”. Key Points A Force Majeure (FM) means extraordinary events or circumstances beyond human control such as an event described as an Act of God (like a natural calamity). During this period no demurra... .Read more
Updated on 30 March, 2020 Preparation Strategy
The Real-time Train Information system is being installed in locomotives to enable better tracking of train movement. The RTIS Project is being executed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). RTIS is an example of ‘Make In India’ as it has been entirely designed, d... .Read more
Updated on 25 March, 2020 Preparation Strategy
Recently, China has taken over as president of the UN Security Council for the month of March 2020. Key points The Security Council was established by the UN Charter in 1945. It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. The other 5 organs of the United Nations are—the General Assembly, the Trusteeship Council, the Econom... .Read more
Updated on 25 March, 2020 Preparation Strategy
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Sericulture In India - Cocoon production in Karnataka has picked up to meet the growing demand for indigenous silk. Silk imports from China have been badly hit on account of Coronavirus. Key Points Sericulture: It is an agro-based industry. It involves rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk, which is the yarn obtained out ... .Read more
Updated on 23 March, 2020 Preparation Strategy
