What Is Graded Response Action Plan?
Context: The Commission for Air Quality Management directed authorities to enforce stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which includes a ban on diesel generators and use of coal and firewood in hotels, restaurants and open eateries, with immediate effect. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is the […]
Geological Survey of India
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Ministry of Mines Reviews Geological Survey of India (GSI) Functioning in Kolkata About the Geological Survey of India (GSI) The Geological Survey of India (GSI) was founded in 1851 and it is an attached office to the Ministry of Mines. The GSI was founded for: Conducting geological […]
India Post Payments Bank
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) have come together to focus their efforts on enhancing the reach of financial solutions to large sections of society across India and enabling frictionless finance to a billion Indians. Details: The collaboration between IPPB and RBIH will […]
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? On the occasion of Dhanteras, Prime Minister will participate in ‘Griha Pravesham’ of about 4.51 Lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin in Satna, Madhya Pradesh on 22nd October at 4 PM via video conferencing. About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Ministry […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 October 2022 Contents The electoral bond system and its transparency Importance of IOR for India and its neighborhood The Electoral Bond System and Its Transparency Context In April 2022, the Supreme Court heard a pending petition challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018, and it is scheduled to hear it again […]
Current Affairs 20 October 2022
CONTENTS Graded Response Action Plan Carbon dating Lothal, ‘oldest dock in the world’, to get heritage complex Rustom-2 Swadesh Darshan Scheme Graded Response Action Plan Context: The Commission for Air Quality Management directed authorities to enforce stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which includes a ban on diesel generators and use of […]
PIB Summaries 20 October 2022
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) India Post Payments Bank Geological Survey of India Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? On the occasion of Dhanteras, Prime Minister will participate in ‘Griha Pravesham’ of about 4.51 Lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin in Satna, Madhya Pradesh […]
Static Quiz 20 October 2022 (Indian Economy)
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Context: Pakistan is expected to be taken off the Financial Action Task Force grey list at the global watchdog body’s plenary session in Paris this week, although it will be asked to update members on its actions to counter terror financing and money laundering on a regular basis, in a decision that India will monitor […]
Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
Context: The Embassy of Japan, New Delhi, has filed an application seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tag for nihonshu/Japanese sake, an alcoholic beverage. It is learnt that this is the first time a product from Japan has filed for a tag at the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: […]