Source: The Hindu What is the News? Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force which guards the Line of Actual Control (LAC) along the India-China border has commissioned its first two women officers in combat after they completed their training here. Women in ITBP: The ITBP started recruiting women combat officers in its cadre from 2016 through… Continue reading ITBP inducts first women officers on combat service
India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh
Source: Livemint What is the News? India will be calling for bids for the largest global tender for a 13 gigawatt-hours (GWh) grid-scale battery storage system in Ladakh Region. What are Battery Storage Systems? Battery storage systems are devices that enable energy from renewables like solar and wind to be stored and then released when… Continue reading India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh
Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and Times of India What is the News? The Chief Justice of India while addressing an event organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has said, “the threat to human rights and bodily integrity are the highest in police stations”. He also observed that Custodial violence and other police atrocities… Continue reading Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
Centre mulls changes in draft e-commerce rules
Source: Business Standard What is the news? The Centre is considering changes to the consumer protection rules on e-commerce that may include redrafting related party sales and clarity on flash sales, after consultation with industry and e-commerce players. Why govt is considering changes? Industry associations and companies voiced their concerns regarding various provisions of the… Continue reading Centre mulls changes in draft e-commerce rules
National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has informed Rajya Sabha about National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA) About NICRA: National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) is a network project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched in February 2011. Aim: The project aims to enhance… Continue reading National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)
China impacted by temperature rise higher than the global average: Govt. Blue Book
Source: AIR What is the News? China’s China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has published a Blue Book on Climate Change in China 2021. About the Blue Book: The Blue book provides the latest monitoring information on climate change in China and globally. It also provides data on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, terrestrial biosphere and driving factors… Continue reading China impacted by temperature rise higher than the global average: Govt. Blue Book
Exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of ‘Quit India Movement’ inaugurated as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has inaugurated an exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of the ‘Quit India Movement’ at the National Archives of India. About Quit India Movement: The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Movement was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the… Continue reading Exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of ‘Quit India Movement’ inaugurated as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration
U.N creates permanent body to address challenges of racism
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution establishing a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent. About Permanent Forum of People of African Descent: The Permanent Forum of People of African Descent will serve as a platform for improving the safety and quality of life and… Continue reading U.N creates permanent body to address challenges of racism
Union Minister launches ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App. About PM-DAKSH Portal: PM-DAKSH stands for Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana. Nodal Ministry: It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E) in 2020-21. Purpose: It is… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘PM-DAKSH’ Portal and ‘PM-DAKSH’ Mobile App
Science & Technology Quiz: Awareness in Defence | 9 August, 2021
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
