Context- The problem with sanitation in India is not lack of infrastructure but the social and cultural stigma attached to it. Contents1 What is the state of sanitation in India?1.1 What are the issues related to scavenging in India?1.2 What are the steps taken by the government to address this problem?2 Way forward- What is… Continue reading Sanitation in India- Cultural stigma
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Dangers of misplaced optimism in economy
Context: The government’s economic recovery hype is no rights and this is not a time for fiscal conservatism. What is current economic scenario? India’s economy contracted by 7.5% in the second quarter of financial year 2020-21 was, both good and bad. It is far lower than the 23.9% contraction registered in the first quarter of… Continue reading Dangers of misplaced optimism in economy
Indian Polity MCQ Quiz For UPSC
This is one of the posts under our new quarterly initiative Indian Polity MCQ Quiz Question Bank. In this post, you will find the Indian Polity MCQ current affairs quiz of the last quarter, along with a few book based MCQs, segregated as per topics. More Questions will be added very soon to it. For Mains… Continue reading Indian Polity MCQ Quiz For UPSC
Prelims Marathon New and revised Schedule
Good Afternoon Everyone, We have revised the schedule of one of our daily initiative ” Prelims Marathon” on a topic-wise basis, to make it more in sync with the preparation of the aspirants. You can download the schedule by clicking on the link below: New Topic-wise Prelims Marathon Schedule Provide your feedback or suggestions in… Continue reading Prelims Marathon New and revised Schedule
Smuggling in India Report 2019-20
Source : Click here News: Union Finance Minister released the Smuggling in India Report 2019-20. Facts: Prepared by: The report has been compiled by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Aim: To analyse organised smuggling trends on Gold and Foreign Currency, Narcotic Drugs, Security, Environment and Commercial Frauds. Key Takeaways: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence detected 412 cases… Continue reading Smuggling in India Report 2019-20
Indian Railways to use LIDAR Technique for ground survey
Source: Click here News: National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited is adopting Light Detection and Ranging Survey(LiDAR) technique for conducting ground survey for the proposed Delhi-Varanasi High Speed Rail(HSR) corridor. Facts: LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging): It is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges & variable distances.… Continue reading Indian Railways to use LIDAR Technique for ground survey
Who are the Tharu tribals?
Source : Click here Uttar Pradesh government has embarked upon a scheme to take the unique culture of its ethnic Tharu tribe across the world.The intention is to put Tharu villages on the tourism map and to create jobs and bring economic independence to the tribal population. Facts: Tharu: They are an ethnic group indigenous to… Continue reading Who are the Tharu tribals?
History Quiz: Mauryan kingdoms and the Early Kingdoms in Southern India | 9th Dec, 2020
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Gwalior, Orchha on UNESCO World Heritage City List
Source: Click here News: The historical fort cities of Gwalior and Orchha in Madhya Pradesh have been included in the list of UNESCO’s world heritage cities urban landscape city programme. Facts: Gwalior: It was established in the 9th century and ruled by Gurjar Pratihar Rajvansh, Tomar, Baghel Kachvaho and Scindias.The city is known for its palaces and temples,… Continue reading Gwalior, Orchha on UNESCO World Heritage City List
Climate Change Performance Index(CCPI) 2020
Source: Click here News: Climate Change Performance Index(CCPI) 2020 has been released. Facts: Released by: The index has been developed by not-for-profit organizations Germanwatch and NewClimate Institute (Germany) together with the Climate Action Network(CAN International). Objective: It is an important tool to enhance transparency in international climate politics and enables comparison of climate protection efforts and progress… Continue reading Climate Change Performance Index(CCPI) 2020
