EFFECTS OF US PAUSE ON H1-B VISAS
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? The US administration said it was extending the 60-day ban on immigration and non-immigrant worker visas till the end of 2020. Popular work visas including the much-coveted H-1B and H-2B, and certain categories of H-4, J, and L visas shall also remain suspended until December 31, 2020. Trump […]
Union territories in India for UPSC Exam
Under Article 1 of the Constitution, the territory of India comprises three categories of territories: (a) Territories of the states (b) Union territories (c) Territories that may be acquired by the Government of India at any time. At present, there are Eight union territories and no acquired territories. The union territories are those areas which […]
Central Vigilance Commission – CVC – Explained For UPSC Exam
Introduction to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex Indian governmental body created in 1964. CVC was set up based on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam, to advise and guide Central Government agencies in the field of vigilance. The CVC became […]
All about ACE2 — Enzyme makes men vulnerable to Covid-19
What is ACE2? ACE2 is an enzyme molecule that connects the inside of our cells to the outside via the cell membrane. In normal physiology, another enzyme called ACE alters a chemical, Angiotensin I, and converts it into Angiotensin II, which causes blood vessels to constrict. The tightening of the blood vessels leads to an […]
Constitutional changes in Jammu and Kashmir for UPSC Prelims
J&K UT geography: The new J&K Union Territory will comprise the territories of current Jammu and Kashmir regions Law and order will remain with the Centre, which now also has the power to declare financial emergency under Article 360 in the state LG replaces Governor: The Governor of current J&K will be the Lt Governor […]
Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus Covid package- Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 20 lakh crore economic package due to the “unprecedented crises” caused by the novel coronavirus. This is 10 per cent of India’s GDP. Details of Aatmanirbhar Bharat The New Deal for Aatmanirbhar Bharat – a resilient India, comprises of around 10% of India’s grade domestic […]
Explained: Labour Laws Reforms for UPSC Exam
That the archaic labour laws in India need to be amended is beyond debate. They have protected only a tiny section of the labour force, facilitated rent-seeking, and have laid the ground for the casualisation of the labour force, the phenomenon of the missing middle in manufacturing, and the substitution of capital for labour in […]
National Technology Day: 11 May
The day is a significant milestone in the history of India’s technological innovations as India successfully tested nuclear bombs in Pokhran on May 11, 1998. The National Technology Day was named by the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Bajpayee on May 11 as a reminder of India’s technological achievements. On May 11, 1998, India successfully […]
Vizag Gas Leak (VISAKHAPATNAM) Explained for UPSC Exam
Vizag Gas Leak Explained for UPSC Exam While it unclear at the moment whether the deaths are due to direct exposure to styrene gas or one of its byproducts, Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner has maintained that the gas is “non-poisonous” and is only fatal when exposed to longer duration. Lets know all about this accident: What […]
Tricks to solve UPSC Prelims
Here in this article, we are going to discuss some useful tricks to solve UPSC prelims paper which are going to be immensely helpful for you in Examination hall. This exercise will not reduce the importance of study but it will improve your prelims score based on student’s knowledge base. So we are recommending to […]