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24th April
[Prelims Spotlight] Foreign remittance, e-way bill, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Here are 2 Back2Basics collections from today’s news items B2B #1: From news- India highest recipient of remittances Foreign remittance A remittance is a transfer of money by a foreign worker to an individual in his or her home country Money sent home by migrants competes with international aid as one of the largest financial inflows… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Foreign remittance, e-way bill, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
23rd April
[Static Revision] Chapter 7 | Gupta Period (300AD – 600AD)
10635Areas of Interest : North India, Central India and South India Unlike the previous period, this period saw was marked by political stability that ensured and encouraged cultural florescence. The Guptas and Vakatakas were the major powers in the north and central india respectively. South however witnessed a transitionary period called the Kalabhra… Continue reading [Static Revision] Chapter 7 | Gupta Period (300AD – 600AD)
[Prelims Spotlight] National Commission for Minorities (NCM), Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), Hepatitis, Swachhata Pakwada
Here are 3 Back2Basics collections from today’s news items B2B #1: From news- Minorities’ commission to seek constitutional status National Commission for Minorities (NCM) The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 Six religious communities, viz; Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Zoroastrians (Parsis) and Jains have… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] National Commission for Minorities (NCM), Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), Hepatitis, Swachhata Pakwada
[open SIP] Test 19- CA Dec’17 Link + Discussion
Link for the test: Click2Attempt (Let us know your score in comments) We have started our Open SIP program in conjunction with our PAID program (Click2Know all details of the program) We will be running this special FREE initiative on daily basis providing students with revision questions for static subjects as well as current affairs starting from… Continue reading [open SIP] Test 19- CA Dec’17 Link + Discussion
21st April
CD Prelims TS 2018- FLT 4 (Full Syllabus) discussion
All aspirants who are giving tomorrow’s test should discuss all there doubts/queries about any question on this thread and not in the comments section of the test Around 20 questions of the test can be solved using Tikdam method Tikdams explanations in those selected questions are given in the explanation column itself By closely observing those questions… Continue reading CD Prelims TS 2018- FLT 4 (Full Syllabus) discussion
[open SIP] Test 18- Geography (Advanced) Link + Discussion
Link for the test: Click2Attempt (Let us know your score in comments) We have started our Open SIP program in conjunction with our PAID program (Click2Know all details of the program) We will be running this special FREE initiative on daily basis providing students with revision questions for static subjects as well as current affairs starting from… Continue reading [open SIP] Test 18- Geography (Advanced) Link + Discussion
[Static Revision] Chapter 5 | Mauryan Period (400BC – 200BC)
Areas of Interest : North India NORTH INDIA I. Political Background The period from sixth to late fourth century BC witnessed the rise of territorial polities (mahajanapadas) in North India. This culminated into the establishment of the Mauryan Empire in about 325 BC. The Mauryan… Continue reading [Static Revision] Chapter 5 | Mauryan Period (400BC – 200BC)
[Prelims Spotlight] Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Swell Waves, RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands
Here are 2 Back2Basics collections from today’s news items B2B #1: From news- India to push for local manufacturing of APIs, reduce dependence on China Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) All drugs are made up of two core components: the API, which is the central ingredient, and the excipients, the substances other than the drug that helps… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Swell Waves, RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands
20th April
[Static Revision] Sustainable Development Goals and India
Sustainable Development Goals and India The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 Goals build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals, while including new areas such as climate… Continue reading [Static Revision] Sustainable Development Goals and India
[open SIP] Test 17 December’17 CA Link + Discussion
Link for the test: Click2Attempt (Let us know your score in comments) We have started our Open SIP program in conjunction with our PAID program (Click2Know all details of the program) We will be running this special FREE initiative on daily basis providing students with revision questions for static subjects as well as current affairs starting from… Continue reading [open SIP] Test 17 December’17 CA Link + Discussion
[Prelims Spotlight] Law Commission of India, ‘Kayakalp’ initiative, Samiti
Here are 2 Back2Basics collections from today’s news items B2B #1: From news- Reviewing the Contempt of Courts Act Law Commission of India It is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India. First law commission of independent India was established post the Independence in 1955 Composition: Chairman, 1 Permanent Member, 1… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Law Commission of India, ‘Kayakalp’ initiative, Samiti
19th April
[Static Revision] Chapter 4 | Vedic and Later Vedic Period (1500BC – 600BC)
Note4Students It is important to understand the transformations that occur from the vedic to later vedic period as many of them are carried forward. During this time, the class divided society transformed into a caste divided one, polytheistic religion into sacrificial ritual dominated one, condition of women deteriorated and simple tribal polity transformed into monarchy.… Continue reading [Static Revision] Chapter 4 | Vedic and Later Vedic Period (1500BC – 600BC)
[Prelims Spotlight] National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI), Strategic debt restructuring (SDR), Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A), Olive ridley sea turtle, Aditya-L1
Here are 3 Back2Basics collections from today’s news items B2B #1: From news- Supreme Court rules NCMEI has wide powers National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) was established to protect and safeguard the educational institutions which are established by the minorities in India The key objective is… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI), Strategic debt restructuring (SDR), Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A), Olive ridley sea turtle, Aditya-L1
[open SIP] Test 16 Polity(Advanced) Link + Discussion
Link for the test: Click2Attempt (Let us know your score in comments) We have started our Open SIP program in conjunction with our PAID program (Click2Know all details of the program) We will be running this special FREE initiative on daily basis providing students with revision questions for static subjects as well as current affairs starting from… Continue reading [open SIP] Test 16 Polity(Advanced) Link + Discussion
18th April
[Static Revision] The Northern and Northeastern Mountains
The Northern and Northeastern Mountains | Part 1 Let’s begin with the first physiographic division. It consists of: The Himalayas, and The Northeastern hills (Purvanchal). The Physiographic Divisions of India | The Northern and Northeastern Mountains A) The Himalayas: The name “Himalaya” means “the abode or house of snow” in Sanskrit (i.e. hima “snow”, and… Continue reading [Static Revision] The Northern and Northeastern Mountains
[Prelims Spotlight] WTO dispute settlement mechanism, Exchange traded fund (ETF), Law Commission of India, Kavach (KVx) series laser walls
Here are 3 Back2Basics collections from today’s news items B2B #1: From news- India takes US steel tariff issue to WTO’s safeguards committee WTO dispute settlement mechanism Dispute settlement is regarded by the World Trade Organization (WTO) as the central pillar of the multilateral trading system, and as the organization’s “unique contribution to the stability of the… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] WTO dispute settlement mechanism, Exchange traded fund (ETF), Law Commission of India, Kavach (KVx) series laser walls
[open SIP] Test 15 CA Nov’17 Link + Discussion
Link for the test: Click2Attempt (Let us know your score in comments) We have started our Open SIP program in conjunction with our PAID program (Click2Know all details of the program) We will be running this special FREE initiative on daily basis providing students with revision questions for static subjects as well as current affairs starting from… Continue reading [open SIP] Test 15 CA Nov’17 Link + Discussion
17th April
[open SIP] Test 14 Science and Technology Link + Discussion
Link for the test: Click2Attempt (Let us know your score in comments) We have started our Open SIP program in conjunction with our PAID program (Click2Know all details of the program) We will be running this special FREE initiative on daily basis providing students with revision questions for static subjects as well as current affairs starting from… Continue reading [open SIP] Test 14 Science and Technology Link + Discussion
[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 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
16th April
15th Finance Commission's Terms Of Reference
Can anyone tell me all the Terms of Reference which is used by Fifteenth Finance Commission, to be precise i know the ToRs but i am not getting the value of weightages used in all references. pls help me with this.
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