What is the News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) announced the setting up of a new Regulations Review Authority(RRA 2.0). About Regulations Review Authority(RRA): The RBI earlier set up the first RRA for a period of one year from April 1, 1999. This is for reviewing the regulations, circulars, reporting systems, based on the… Continue reading RBI sets up “Regulations Review Authority 2.0”
Electronic nose to detect “Hydrogen Sulphide” from Sewers
What is the News? Scientists from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences(CeNS), Bangalore have developed Electronic Nose to detect Hydrogen Sulphide from swamps and sewers. CeNS is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology About Hydrogen Sulphide: Hydrogen Sulphide is the chemical compound with the formula H2S. It is a… Continue reading Electronic nose to detect “Hydrogen Sulphide” from Sewers
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 16 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 Government inaugurates “The Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi Dialogue 2021”2 “ITCN Training Programme” Launched 3 Electronic nose to detect “Hydrogen Sulphide” from Sewers4 Government to Decide on Collegium Recommendations for HC judges5 RBI sets up “Regulations Review Authority 2.0”6 UNFPA Releases “State of World Population… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 16 Apr, 2021
“ITCN Training Programme” Launched
What is the News? National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA) in partnership with Bernard van Leer Foundation(BvLF) has launched the “Infant Toddler and Caregiver-friendly Neighbourhoods (ITCN) Training and Capacity Building Programme”. Contents1 About the ITCN Programme:2 Key Features of the ITCN Programme:3 About National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA):4 About National Urban Learning Platform(NULP): About the ITCN… Continue reading “ITCN Training Programme” Launched
Government inaugurates “The Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi Dialogue 2021”
What is the News? The Union Minister inaugurated The Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi Dialogue 2021. About Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi Dialogue 2021: The Energy Forum(TEF), an independent think tank in India in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry(FIPI), is organizing New Delhi Dialogue 2021. FIPI is under the patronage of the… Continue reading Government inaugurates “The Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi Dialogue 2021”
Download EPIC! March 2021
Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine for March 2021 Dear Forumites, The eleventh edition of EPIC! Magazine comes when the Civil Services Preliminary Examination of 2021 is nearing. For those aspirants, who have cleared the CSE Mains 2020 should now focus on the interview, and here EPIC! Magazine provides issue-based analysis for both mains… Continue reading Download EPIC! March 2021
Environment Quiz: Biodiversity & Conservation |16 Apr, 2021
Good Morning Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon Quiz Current Affairs Quiz Subject Wise [WpProQuiz 2456]
Degree of Trust in Public Institutions across different castes
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Findings of IHDS:4 Analysing the Findings:5 Need for strengthening Trust: Synopsis: The India Human Development Survey (IHDS) tries to ascertain the degree of trust that people across different castes hold in public institutions. A thorough analysis of the data calls for strengthening trust, especially among the vulnerable sections. Background: The IHDS categorizes… Continue reading Degree of Trust in Public Institutions across different castes
India – China Bilateral Relationship Demands a Minimalist Approach
Synopsis: India and China should adopt a minimalist approach in their future negotiations. This would give better and realistic results rather than an idealist and unfulfilled expectation. Contents1 Background:2 High Expectations and Unwanted Results:3 Current Situation of Border Dispute:4 Equation on the trade front:5 Way Forward: Background: A track 2 dialogue held recently between India and… Continue reading India – China Bilateral Relationship Demands a Minimalist Approach
Issue of Freedom of Navigation in EEZs
Synopsis: States should consult the coastal state before conducting military exercises in an EEZ exclusive economic zone. Introduction The USS John Paul Jones conducted a ‘Freedom of Navigation Operation’ 130 nautical miles west of the Lakshadweep Islands. The operation took place inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). India’s consent was not taken in conducting this… Continue reading Issue of Freedom of Navigation in EEZs
