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Who was Subramania Bharatiyar?

This newscard is an excerpt from an article originally published in TH. Try this question from CSP 2016: Q.A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of- (a) S. Ramanujan (b) S. Chandrasekhar (c) S. N. Bose (d) C. V. Raman Subramania Bharati Bharati was a Tamil writer, poet,… Continue reading Who was Subramania Bharatiyar?

Singapore Convention on Mediation

The Singapore Convention on Mediation has finally come into force. Try this MCQ: Q. The Singapore Convention recently seen in news is related to: Climate change/ Arbitration and conciliation/ Foreign trade/ Marine Regulation Singapore Convention It is aimed to provide a more effective way of enforcing mediated settlements of corporate disputes involving businesses in India… Continue reading Singapore Convention on Mediation

Dictionary of Martyrs of India’s Freedom Struggle (1857-1947)

Four martyrs of Communist movement of Kerala will be added to the ‘Dictionary of Martyrs India’s Freedom Struggle (1857-1947)’, if an earlier review report to the Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR) is accepted. Communist revolutionaries of Kerala The four who may make it to the list include Aboobacker and Chirukandan of Kayyur, “who walked… Continue reading Dictionary of Martyrs of India’s Freedom Struggle (1857-1947)

[pib] Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0)

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0. About CSCAF 2.0 A framework is a climate-sensitive approach to urban planning and development in India. ​It was developed after a review of existing frameworks and assessment approaches adopted throughout the world. It followed a series of an… Continue reading [pib] Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0)

Global Biodiversity Outlook-5 Report

The Global Biodiversity Outlook (GBO) 5 report was leaked before its official release. Let’s look at the highlights of the report. Try this PYQ: Q.Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in the news- Their origin Annex-I Countries- Cartagena Protocol Certified Emissions- Nagoya Protocol Reductions Clean Development- Kyoto Protocol Mechanism Which of the above pairs… Continue reading Global Biodiversity Outlook-5 Report

Registration under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)

The Union Home Ministry has granted FCRA registration to the famous Gurdwara Harmandir Sahib, or the Golden Temple, in Amritsar, enabling it to receive foreign donations. Foreign Contribution Regulation Act The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 is an act to regulate the acceptance and utilization of foreign contribution or foreign hospitality by certain individuals or… Continue reading Registration under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)

What are SAROD-Ports?

Union Ministry of Shipping has e-launched ‘SAROD-Ports’ (Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes – Ports). Try this MCQ: Q.The term SAROD is sometimes seen in the news with context to governance is related to: (a) Disputes Redressal (b) Employment (c) Sustainable Development (d) None of the above SAROD Ports SAROD-Ports are established under the Societies… Continue reading What are SAROD-Ports?

[pib] Five Star Village Scheme

The Department of Posts has launched a scheme called Five Star Villages, to ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country. The Five Star Villages Scheme sounds typically among the most commons types say, Swachh Bharat, Financial Inclusion and Literacy or Infrastructure amenities. Here is the caution for preventing a… Continue reading [pib] Five Star Village Scheme

Rethinking the defence doctrine

Indian Army’s prevailing doctrine The Army’s prevailing doctrine is designed to deter and defend against major conventional invasions. This determines how the Army is organised, what equipment it operates, and where it is deployed. The Army expects to win wars by launching its own punitive offensives after an enemy attack, to either destroy enemy forces… Continue reading Rethinking the defence doctrine

Analysing the impact of Bt cotton

After almost 20 years of adoption of Bt cotton in India, its time to review the claimed benefits of the Bt. Hybrid cotton seeds and issues Until the 20th century the indigenous ‘desi’ variety, Gossypium arboreum was used. From the 1990s, hybrid varieties of G. hirsutum were promoted. These hybrids cannot resist a variety of local pests and require… Continue reading Analysing the impact of Bt cotton

EASE Banking Reforms Index

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs has felicitated best performing banks on EASE Banking Reforms Index. Note the various themes under which the index works. EASE Banking Reforms Index EASE stands for ‘Enhanced Access and Service Excellence’. The index is prepared by the Indian Banking Association (IBA) and Boston Consulting Group. It is commissioned… Continue reading EASE Banking Reforms Index

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