Here are 2 Back2Basics collections from today’s news items B2B #1: From news- India to launch gas trading hub Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2005 establishes the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to regulate downstream activities in the petroleum and natural gas sector The… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), Competitive federalism, The Major Ports Authorities Bill, 2016

Here are 2 Back2Basics collections from today’s news items From news- India to ally with China on ‘Asian premium’ Asian premium Asia is far more dependent on oil imports from the Middle East (ME) than any other major importing region in the world Because of this dependence, it is widely believed that Asian customers have been… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Asian premium, OPEC, FATF & Swachh Bharat

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Central Pollution Control Board Established: It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Objective: To provide technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Key Functions: Advise the Central Government on any matter concerning prevention and control of… Continue reading Government Bodies related to environment conservation in India

CLICK:-REGISTER & DISCUSS ETHICS CASE STUDIES & YOUR UPSC PREPARATION WITH 1-1 CD MENTORS FOR FREE Convertibility in India “My hope is that we will get to full capital account convertibility in a short number of years,” said Raghuram. G. Rajan, ex-governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 10 April 2015. The International… Continue reading Capital and Current Account Convertibility in India

Central Banking in India Key Facts: In the monetary system of all countries, the central bank occupies a most important place. The Central Bank is an apex institution of the monetary system which regulates the functioning of the commercial banks of a country. The Central Bank of India is ‘Reserve Bank of India’. A Central… Continue reading Central Banking in India: Functions of RBI

This is a key topic for UPSC aspirants, as understanding the types of inflation in India is essential for economics and current affairs sections. Types of Inflation In India In India, inflation can be classified into the following types: Demand-Pull Inflation: This happens when there’s excessive demand for goods and services, often due to increased… Continue reading Types of Inflation: Demand Pull, Cost Push, Stagflation, Structural Inflation, Deflation and Disinflation

What is Lok Adalat? The concept of Lok Adalat (People’s Court) is an innovative Indian contribution to the world jurisprudence. The introduction of Lok Adalats added a new chapter to the justice dispensation system of this country and succeeded in providing a supplementary forum to the victims for a satisfactory settlement of their disputes. This… Continue reading Lok Adalats: Origin, Evolution, Jurisdiction, Powers

CLICK:-REGISTER & DISCUSS ECONOMICS CONCEPTS & YOUR UPSC PREPARATION WITH CD MENTORS FOR FREE Definition of a Bank A bank is a financial institution which performs the deposit and lending function. A bank allows a person with excess money (Saver) to deposit his money in the bank and earns an interest rate. Similarly, the bank… Continue reading Banking in India: Definition, Functions and Types of Banks

CLICK:-REGISTER & DISCUSS ETHICS CASE STUDIES & YOUR UPSC PREPARATION WITH 1-1 CD MENTORS FOR FREE Urban Local government implies the governance of an urban area by the people through their elected representatives. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 provided constitutional status to local urban bodies. 74th Constitutional Amendment This act added a new part IX-A… Continue reading Urban Local Government: Composition, Functions, Problems