LARGEST SOLAR POWER PLANT OF NAVY COMMISSIONED
Focus: Prelims, GS-III Industry and Infrastructure, Environment and Ecology Why in news? A 3 MW Solar Power Plant was commissioned at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. Significance The solar plant is the largest in the Indian Navy and has an estimated life of 25 years. All components have been indigenously sourced, including highly efficient monocrystalline solar […]
PERMANENT COMMISSION TO WOMEN OFFICERS IN ARMY
Focus: GS-III Internal Security Challenges Why in news? Ministry of Defence has issued the formal Government Sanction Letter for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to Women Officers in the Indian Army, paving the way for empowering Women Officers to shoulder larger roles in the organisation. Details The order specifies grant of PC to Short Service […]
RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC PROCUREMENT FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The Government of India today amended the General Financial Rules 2017 to enable imposition of restrictions on bidders from countries which share a land border with India on grounds of defence of India, or matters directly or indirectly related thereto including national security. Details The Department of Expenditure […]
24 July 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 24 July 2020
Contents Chinese companies face curbs in getting govt contracts India appreciates Dhaka’s Kashmir position China launches Tianwen-1 Mars rover mission Ties with U.S. severely harmed: China Yuva Scheme: First-time offenders get a chance CHINESE COMPANIES FACE CURBS IN GETTING GOVT CONTRACTS Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, GS-III International Relations Why in news? The Central Government changed […]
PIB 23rd July
Contents Restrictions on Public Procurement from certain countries Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Army Largest Solar Power Plant of Navy Commissioned Study in India Programme RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC PROCUREMENT FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The Government of India today amended the General Financial Rules 2017 to enable imposition of […]
24 July 2020, Static Quiz on Indian Geography
23rd July – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Another front: On India, Bhutan and China The significance of Kakrapar-3 Set up a High Court for Puducherry ANOTHER FRONT: ON INDIA, BHUTAN AND CHINA Focus: GS-II International relations Why in news? For the third time China repeated its claim that Bhutan’s eastern boundary was a “disputed” area with Bhutan. A look at the […]
23 July 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 23 July 2020
Contents Covid-19 may further skew India’s tax profile What was said recently about India – U.S. U.S. orders China to close Texas consulate Security agencies red-flag firms with connection to Chinese govt. 24% of Rajya Sabha members face criminal cases COVID-19 MAY FURTHER SKEW INDIA’S TAX PROFILE Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Introduction, How Indirect tax […]