Context: Centre is planning to restrict the number of fertiliser bags that individual farmers can buy during any cropping season under the Nutrient Based Subsidy(NBS) Scheme. Background A policy of subsidising fertilisers was started in the later period of the Green revolution to increase agriculture production. It resulted in the increased production of food grains… Continue reading Planned changes to NBS Scheme
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Timeline: Issue of GST Compensation Cess
In the latest update on the issue of GST compensation, The Central government has decided to borrow up to Rs 1.1 lakh crore on behalf of the states to meet the shortfall of Goods and Services Tax(GST) compensation. [wptabs id=”66923″]
Conditions for growth of Cotton Crop
Cotton is the world’s most important fibre crop and the second most important oilseed crop. Cotton is a Kharif Crop and grows well in tropical and subtropical areas. It requires average Annual Rainfall of 55 to 100 cm. It requires uniformly high temperature ranging from 21°C to 30°C. The growth of cotton is retarded when… Continue reading Conditions for growth of Cotton Crop
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – October, 2020 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of October, 2020 – First week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of October, 2020 – First week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focussed on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – October, 2020 – 1st week
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Economy)–October 20th,2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: October 19th,2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – October 19th, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 India’s low rank in Global Health Index Police Reforms GS-3 Nutrient-based subsidy Growth through infrastructure and manufacturing Coal mining reforms Reason for October pollution 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1.India’s low rank in Global Health Index Source- The Hindu… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 19th, 2020
Delhi Air pollution on rise: Reasons and initiatives taken
With the onset of winters, Delhi Air pollution has started increasing. Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category with stubble burning causing a rise in pollution levels. Air pollution in Delhi and the whole of the Indo Gangetic Plains is a complex phenomenon that is dependent on a variety of factors. The first and… Continue reading Delhi Air pollution on rise: Reasons and initiatives taken
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (History, Art & Culture)–October 19th,2020
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 19th October 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper – 2 # 1 Probing judicial impropriety and corruption Syllabus Topic – Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary # 2 No great escape: On India’s low rank on nutritional indices Syllabus Topic – Issues relating… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 19th October 2020
