Why in News? The Company Law Committee has recommended decriminalizing 12 offences under the Limited Liability Partnership(LLP) Act. It has also said that LLPs should be allowed to issue non-convertible debentures(NCDs) to raise funds. It will help them in improving the ease of doing business for LLP firms. Facts: Limited Liability Partnership(LLP): It is an… Continue reading Decriminalisation of offences under LLP Act
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World Economic Forum(WEF)
World Economic Forum (WEF): It was established by Klaus Schwab in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation. It was initially named as European Management Forum. Later, it changed its name to the World Economic Forum in 1987. Aim: To improve the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to… Continue reading World Economic Forum(WEF)
Global Firepower Index 2021
Why in News? Global Firepower has published the Global Firepower Index (GFP) /Military Strength Ranking 2021. Facts: Global Firepower Index: It ranks each nation’s potential war-making capability across land, sea and air with conventional weapons. Factors: The index is calculated using fifty individual factors such as geography, logistical capability, manpower, land forces, airpower, natural resources,… Continue reading Global Firepower Index 2021
Sunderbans is home to 428 species of birds, says ZSI
Why in News? Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a study titled “Birds of the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve”. The study documents the avifauna of the Sundarbans and also serves as a comprehensive photographic field guide with detailed distribution and locality data for all the species from the region. Sunderbans: Sundarbans is a mangrove area… Continue reading Sunderbans is home to 428 species of birds, says ZSI
Flash droughts in India
Why in News? As per a new study, the number of flash droughts could be increased in India, by the end of this century. Facts: Flash droughts: These droughts occur very quickly due to the rapid depletion of soil moisture. It is different from normal drought conditions, that develop in months, but the flash drought… Continue reading Flash droughts in India
Risa textile of Tripura
Why in News? The Tripura government is planning to promote Risa textile as the signature textile of Tripura nationally. What is Risa textile? The traditional Tripuri female attire comprises three parts — risa, rignai and rikutu. Risa: It is a handwoven cloth used as a female upper garment, and also as headgear, a stole, or… Continue reading Risa textile of Tripura
What is the “Remote Voting Project” by Election Commission of India?
What is the News? As per Election Commission, the remote voting project would be launched soon. What is the Remote Voting Project? A remote voting project will enable a voter to cast his or her franchise from any polling station in the country. It will remove the compulsion on voting only at the polling station,… Continue reading What is the “Remote Voting Project” by Election Commission of India?
Underwater study to determine origin of Ram Setu
Why in News? Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has approved an underwater research project to ascertain the origins of the Ram Setu. Facts: About the study: The study will be conducted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Goa. Focus of the study: To study the process… Continue reading Underwater study to determine origin of Ram Setu
UPSC Official Answer Key For Prelims -2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014
For aspirants of the UPSC Civil Services Examination, the UPSC Official Answer Key is an indispensable resource. This answer key, released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), provides the correct answers to the questions asked in the Prelims exam. Here’s how you can effectively use this tool to enhance your preparation. UPSC official answer… Continue reading UPSC Official Answer Key For Prelims -2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014
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