Prime minister inaugurates Atal Tunnel

News: Prime Minister has inaugurated the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh Rohtang. Facts: Atal Tunnel (earlier known as Rohtang Tunnel): It is a 9.02 km long tunnel that connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Significance: The tunnel is the world’s longest highway tunnel above the altitude of 10,000 feet (3000 metres). Constructed by:… Continue reading Prime minister inaugurates Atal Tunnel

China’s climate commitment: How is it significant?

News: China has announced significant climate change announcements at the virtual UN General Assembly in New York. Facts: What has China announced? China would become carbon net-zero by the year 2060.  Net-zero: It is a state in which a country’s emissions are compensated by absorptions and removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.  Absorption can… Continue reading China’s climate commitment: How is it significant?

Chardham committee alleges violations of Supreme Court orders

News: The chairman of a Supreme Court-appointed expert committee under Ravi Chopra has alleged violations of the court orders in the execution of the Chardham road project. Facts: Chardham Road Project: It is a project that involves developing and widening 900-km of national highways connecting the holy Hindu pilgrimage sites of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and… Continue reading Chardham committee alleges violations of Supreme Court orders

India PV-Edge 2020 – A Global Summit on solar manufacturing

News: NITI Aayog, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Invest India are organizing a global symposium virtually, ‘India PV EDGE 2020’. Facts: India has become the third-largest solar capacity country in the world and set an ambitious target of 450 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 comprising 300 GW of solar capacity. The major… Continue reading India PV-Edge 2020 – A Global Summit on solar manufacturing

UPSC Prelims 2020 answer key for all sets (A, B, C, D)

UPSC Prelims 2020 answer key for every set has been posted in the table below or you can use our score calculator for the same. Score calculator  UPSC Prelims 2020 was conducted on Sunday, October 4th and it has been reported that more than 50% of the candidates skipped the exam. About UPSC Prelims  Civil… Continue reading UPSC Prelims 2020 answer key for all sets (A, B, C, D)

Power sector in India

Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– The financial hole into which the DISCOMS have fallen will deepen in light of COVID. What is UDAY scheme? Launched in November 2015, the Ujjwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) was designed to turn around the precarious financial position of state distribution companies (DISCOMS). The… Continue reading Power sector in India

India’s inflation targeting policy (Monetary policy)

Source – Live Mint Syllabus- GS-3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context- Inflation targeting and the decisions of  Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). What causes inflation? The primary cause of inflation is the mismatch between demand and supply. The mismatch can be in following context- Excess money supply that raises… Continue reading India’s inflation targeting policy (Monetary policy)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC 2016)

Source: The Hindu Syllabus: Gs3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Background: The Prime Minister mentioned that Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC 2016) would help aid India’s path to self-reliance. What are the issues hindering investments in India? Backlog in court cases: nearly four crore matters pending final judgment. The… Continue reading Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC 2016)

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