News: The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Management (ICIMOD) has launched an Air Quality Dashboard to gauge pollution levels across Indo-Gangetic Plains. About the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Management (ICIMOD) It is a regional intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. It was founded in 1983 and… Continue reading International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands
News: The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) recently launched its 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD). About Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) The initiative is led by CGIAR centers, the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).… Continue reading Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands
Brazil’s Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR) system
Source: The post Brazil’s Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR) system has been created, based on the article “Let digital public infrastructure help meet climate aims”published in “Live mint” on 6th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Environment Context: The article discusses Brazil’s Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR), a digital platform to map and monitor rural… Continue reading Brazil’s Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR) system
China’s Critical Minerals Control Challenges US Dependency
Source: The post China’s Critical Minerals Control Challenges US Dependency has been created, based on the article “China’s mineral export curbs have a silver lining for the US” published in “Live mint” on 6th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests,… Continue reading China’s Critical Minerals Control Challenges US Dependency
India strengthens global relations through Modi’s visits
Source: The post India strengthens global relations through Modi’s visits has been created, based on the article “A three-nation visit as a foray into summit diplomacy” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context:… Continue reading India strengthens global relations through Modi’s visits
Sixteenth Finance Commission and India’s Fiscal Challenges
Source: The post Sixteenth Finance Commission and India’s Fiscal Challenges has been created, based on the article “States and the challenge before the Finance Commission” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Polity – Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context:… Continue reading Sixteenth Finance Commission and India’s Fiscal Challenges
INS Tushil
News: The Indian Navy is ready to commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, in Kaliningrad, Russia, on 09 Dec 24. About INS Tushil It is an upgraded Krivak III-class frigate of Project 1135.6. Features The ship incorporate “stealth technology” to reduce radar visibility and underwater noise signatures. The ship is equipped… Continue reading INS Tushil
Anna Chakra & SCAN Portal
News: The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution recently launched two initiatives: ‘Anna Chakra’ and the SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal. About Anna Chakra It is a Public Distribution System (PDS) Supply chain optimization tool. The Department of Food and Public Distribution leads the initiative to improve the efficiency of… Continue reading Anna Chakra & SCAN Portal
All India Open Test, Simulator-0 for Prelims 2025
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that we are conducting the All-India Test, Simulator-0 for Prelims 2025. The Simulator-0 Test will be conducted on Saturday, 7th Dec. 2024 at 8:30 AM. All updates related to Simulator-0 for Prelims 2025 will be updated here: 9th Dec. 2024 Update: This is to inform:… Continue reading All India Open Test, Simulator-0 for Prelims 2025
UPSC Prelims Marathon 6th December – Parliament – 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 6th December Parliament For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For schedule, refer to the… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 6th December – Parliament – 2024
