Category: Current Affairs
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Challenges and Solution : Pulses production in India
Introduction Pulses occupy a unique place in India’s nutritional food security as they are a major source of proteins. India is the largest producer, consumer and importer of pulses. However, there is a gap between potential and actual yield of pulses in India. The slow growth in pulses production is due to low growth in…
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Augmented Reality : Application, Limitations and Way ahead
What is Augmented Reality? Augmented reality is the integration of digital information with the user’s environment in real time. Unlike virtual reality, which creates a totally artificial environment, augmented reality uses the existing environment and overlays new information on top of it. Applications of Augmented Reality: 1. Navigation: Enhanced GPS systems are using augmented reality…
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India’s Solar Policy : Objectives and Scope
All about India’s Solar Policy Introduction About 70% of India’s electricity generation capacity is from fossil fuels. India is largely dependent on fossil fuel imports to meet its energy demands. By 2030, India’s dependence on energy imports is expected to exceed 53% of the country’s total energy consumption. Greater import dependence is a a threat…
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Silk Road revival plan- One Belt One Road
Historical background of Silk Road: 1. The Silk Road was a network of trade routes, formally established during the Han Dynasty. The road originated from Chang’an (now Xian) in the east and ended in the Mediterranean in the west, linking China with the Roman Empire. 2. As China’s silk was the major trade product, German…
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National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID): Functions and Concerns
National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) Context: The government of India in 2016 appointed Ashok Patnaik as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Intelligence Grid. The appointment is being seen as the government’s effort to revive the project. Introduction: 1. The attack on Mumbai in 2008, 26/11 attack, exposed many weaknesses in Indian intelligence security and…
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The Story of India – Japan Relations – by IFS Officer Nayantara D
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List of UPSC Examination centres in Delhi and Nearest Metro Stations
Dear Friends, This is a list of UPSC Centers and the nearest Metro Station. So this should help you locate how to commute to your exam center on the Examination Day. If you’re preparing for the UPSC exam and looking for reliable academic assistance, consider engaging professional writers who specialize in academic content. Writing experts…
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The Science & Technology Weekly – 4 July – 10 July, 2016
Starting 4th April, 2016 we have a started a new initiative to post Science and Technology Compilation of all articles coming in leading news daily on a weekly basis. We look forward to simplify the preparation of aspirants by easing out their task in one of the most vague topics in UPSC preparation. The compilation…
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The Sunday Environment Digest – 3 July- 10 July 2016
Starting 4th April, 2016 every Sunday we will post the weekly digest for all the news related to environment, biodiversity, pollution, climate change and ecology every Sunday. This will help you tackle the one of the most tricky topic among the UPSC subjects in an organised manner. It will keep you up to date with…
