News: A paper has been published titled “Affordability of nutritious diets in rural India”It is a study authored by International Food Policy Research Institute economist Kalyani Raghunathan and others. Facts: Source of study : The study uses the latest available food price and wage information dataset from the 2011 National Sample Survey. Methodology used:… Continue reading 76% of rural Indians can’t afford a nutritious diet: study
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IFSCA introduces framework for ‘Regulatory Sandbox’
News: International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA) has introduced a Framework for Regulatory Sandbox to tap into innovative FinTech solutions. Facts: What is a Regulatory Sandbox? It is an infrastructure that helps financial technology (FinTech) players live test their products or solutions before getting the necessary regulatory approvals for a mass launch. IFSCA Regulatory Sandbox:… Continue reading IFSCA introduces framework for ‘Regulatory Sandbox’
Conditions for growth of Cotton Crop
Cotton is the world’s most important fibre crop and the second most important oilseed crop. Cotton is a Kharif Crop and grows well in tropical and subtropical areas. It requires average Annual Rainfall of 55 to 100 cm. It requires uniformly high temperature ranging from 21°C to 30°C. The growth of cotton is retarded when… Continue reading Conditions for growth of Cotton Crop
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – October, 2020 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of October, 2020 – First week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of October, 2020 – First week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focussed on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – October, 2020 – 1st week
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Economy)–October 20th,2020
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 20th October 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper – 1 Love in the time of polarisation: The withdrawn Tanishq commercial is a victim of an unrepresentative exclusivism that fosters old social orthodoxies Syllabus Topic- Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism Centre steps in to halt boundary row… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 20th October 2020
A background of police reforms in india
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: October 19th,2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – October 19th, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 India’s low rank in Global Health Index Police Reforms GS-3 Nutrient-based subsidy Growth through infrastructure and manufacturing Coal mining reforms Reason for October pollution 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1.India’s low rank in Global Health Index Source- The Hindu… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 19th, 2020
Delhi Air pollution on rise: Reasons and initiatives taken
With the onset of winters, Delhi Air pollution has started increasing. Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category with stubble burning causing a rise in pollution levels. Air pollution in Delhi and the whole of the Indo Gangetic Plains is a complex phenomenon that is dependent on a variety of factors. The first and… Continue reading Delhi Air pollution on rise: Reasons and initiatives taken
