News: Russian President has declared a state of emergency after 20,000 tonnes of diesel oil spilled into Ambarnaya river turning its surface crimson red. Facts: Ambarnaya River: It is a shallow river in Siberia, Russia which flows into Lake Pyasino, the source of Pyasina River. The river is also part of a network that flows… Continue reading Ambarnaya River Oil spill in Russia
Union Minister launches Nagar van scheme
News: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Union minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched Nagar van (City Forest) scheme. Facts: Aim: To increase forest cover in urban areas by developing 200 Urban Forests across the country in next five years. Implementation : It will be implemented with people’s participation and collaboration… Continue reading Union Minister launches Nagar van scheme
Periodic Labour Force Survey(PLFS) – Annual Report
News: National Statistical Office(NSO) has released the Periodic Labour Force Survey(PLFS) for July 2018 to June 2019. Facts: Unemployment Rate(UR): It is defined as the percentage of persons unemployed among the persons in the labour force. It has reduced to 5.8% during 2018-19 from 6.1% during the same period of 2017-18.Under this, urban unemployment rate… Continue reading Periodic Labour Force Survey(PLFS) – Annual Report
Govt issues draft rules for drones
News: Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) has issued draft rules for drones termed The Unmanned Aircraft System(UAS) Rules,2020. Facts: Drones or Unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs): It is an unmanned aircraft piloted from a remote pilot station.DGCA has identified multiple categories of drones: Nano (up to 250 g), Micro ( over 250 g), small (2-25 kg), medium… Continue reading Govt issues draft rules for drones
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Essay Guidance Program 2020 | Starts 1st July 2020
The Essay Paper over the past few years has been the differentiating factor for people securing high ranks in civil services examination. It has also been a differentiating factor between the selected and the un-selected. An aspirant stands a better chance of scoring more than 50% marks in the essay paper than scoring 40 –… Continue reading Essay Guidance Program 2020 | Starts 1st July 2020
Mains Guidance Program (MGP) 2020 | Starts 25th June 2020
Dear Aspirants, The UPSC has notified the Prelims examination to be conducted on 4th October 2020 while the Mains Examination to be conducted starting 8th January 2021. This has provided you with good 16 weeks leverage from the normal exam calendar. Most of you can utilize this precious time to prepare for Mains Examination and… Continue reading Mains Guidance Program (MGP) 2020 | Starts 25th June 2020
