A forest filled with butterflies News: Recently, butterfly survey was organised in Parambikulam. Important Facts: This is the fourth consecutive year that the butterfly survey is being organised in Parambikulam. The survey is initiated jointly by the Department of Forest and Wildlife, Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation, and the Wayanad-based Ferns Naturalists Society. About Parambikulam Tiger… Continue reading A forest filled with butterflies
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India steps up agro-diplomacy with China
India steps up agro-diplomacy with China News: The article discusses about the new possibilities of enhancing Sino-India trade ties in lieu of trade war between US and China. Important Facts: Background about trade war: 3. Areas of pushing Sino-India trade ties: Agri-products:This area is crucial since China would look first at its food security and… Continue reading India steps up agro-diplomacy with China
Centre-RBI Conflict
Context: RBI Board Meeting to be held on 19th November 2018 Reserve Bank of India: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India’s central bank, also known as the banker’s bank. The RBI controls monetary and other banking policies of the Indian government. The origins of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 1926: The Royal Commission on Indian Currency… Continue reading Centre-RBI Conflict
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 19, 2018
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Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for October, 2018
Download the 10 PM Current affairs Compilation for the month of October, 2018 by clicking the link given below:- 10 PM Quiz October 2018 compilation About 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz The 10 PM Daily Quiz is focused on UPSC Prelims 2018. It is a daily initiative containing 5-8 MCQs based on the important news… Continue reading Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for October, 2018
SBI sells over ₹400 cr. electoral bonds
SBI sells over ₹400 cr. electoral bonds News: More than ₹400 crore worth of electoral bonds were sold by the State Bank of India (SBI) in the 10-day window of October, a sharp rise from the ₹32 crore worth of bonds sold in the July tranche, according to data the bank released under the Right… Continue reading SBI sells over ₹400 cr. electoral bonds
India’s Act East policy can meet OBOR: Chinese envoy
India’s Act East policy can meet OBOR: Chinese envoy News: Days ahead of a likely meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping along the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina, Chinese Ambassador Luo Zhaohui in the 1st India-China Youth Dialogue held recently batted for the ‘One Belt One Road’ project.… Continue reading India’s Act East policy can meet OBOR: Chinese envoy
Maternity leave: govt. for incentive scheme
Maternity leave: govt. for incentive scheme News: In a bid to encourage employers, especially in the private sector, to implement the extended 26-week maternity leave law, the Labour Ministry plans to refund them for seven weeks’ worth of wages for women workers with a wage ceiling up to ₹ 15,000 per month. Important Facts: The… Continue reading Maternity leave: govt. for incentive scheme
A.P., West Bengal withdraw ‘general consent’ for CBI investigations
A.P., West Bengal withdraw ‘general consent’ for CBI investigations News: Andhra Pradesh withdrew the “general consent” granted to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and West Bengal followed the course, thereby effectively curtailing the agency’s powers in the State without prior permission. Important Facts: About General Consent: According to Andhra Pradesh Home Ministry, the general… Continue reading A.P., West Bengal withdraw ‘general consent’ for CBI investigations
There can’t be a ban on use of word ‘Dalit’ in media: PCI
There can’t be a ban on use of word ‘Dalit’ in media: PCI News: The Press Council of India has recently decided against issuing a directive to the media prohibiting the use of the word “Dalit”. Important Facts: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory to all private satellite TV channels, urging them… Continue reading There can’t be a ban on use of word ‘Dalit’ in media: PCI

