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24th April
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5 Important International NGOs which often recur in news
#1. Amnesty International Focus: Human Rights Founded: 1961 in London, United Kingdom Role: A worldwide organization for the protection of the rights of prisoners of conscience Amnesty International was founded in 1961 by the British lawyer Peter Benenson. It was originally his intention to launch an appeal in Britain with the aim of obtaining an… Continue reading 5 Important International NGOs which often recur in news
MCQ Maze 3
Q1. Consider the two statements given below followed by two conclusions: Statements: 1. All men are biased. 2. Some teachers are men. Conclusion I: Some teachers are biased. Conclusion II: Some teachers are not biased. Which of the above conclusions follows if the given statements are assumed to be true? (a) Conclusion I (b) Conclusion… Continue reading MCQ Maze 3
MCQ Maze 2
Q1. Who were âuparikasâ under the Gupta administration? (a) Military Commanders (b) Provincial Governors (c) Revenue Collectors (d) Chief spies Q2. What is âBrasilia Declarationâ, which has recently been in news? (a) a IMF backed initiative to curb black money menace. (b) a WHO co-sponsored agenda on road safety (c) a WTO initiative to bring… Continue reading MCQ Maze 2
MCQ Maze 1
Q1. Ecuador and Chile have been hit by high magnitude earthquakes in recent times. What could be the possible explanation for the same? (a) Large scale extraction of natural gas and oil have induced powerful earthquakes (b) These countries are situated along a constructive plate boundary (c) Vulcanicity in the Andean mountains has caused earthquakes… Continue reading MCQ Maze 1
Two committees to ensure consistency in tax policies
Streamlining the taxation policy and administration
[E&B special] 6 Animal Welfare Organisations of Importance in India
Look out for PETA which has been in news very recently for the ban on animal testing!
23rd April
Khongjom day
The Anglo-Manipur War was an armed conflict between the British Empire and the Kingdom of Manipur Khongjom Day is observed on the 23rd April every year by the Government of Manipur to pay tribute
Anti-Defection law
Are anti-defection laws exercised by Judiciary also? Like Disqualification of Lalu Yadav on grounds of Fodder Scam!!
22nd April
Suggestion for mains answer writing
Hi, From last few weeks I am trying to start my answer writing practice for mains but not able to due to lots of reason. Can you please suggest how to approach for initial state or right approach for that. Thanks,
UPSC notification delayed?
Anyone knows the reason why?
Economics MCQs from an Intl. ECO Newspaper
I am posting these ones from some good newspapers sources. Donno how you will all appreciate but … 1. Gold tranche referes to…? a.) A loan system of the World Bank b.) One of the operations of a Central Bank c.) A credit system granted by WTO to its members d.) Quota holding norm under… Continue reading Economics MCQs from an Intl. ECO Newspaper
20th April
What do you want to read next?
Your chance to propose a topic to Team CD
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Launched on 22 January 2015 Small savings instrument for the girl child Account can be opened in a post office or a public sector bank Who is eligible? Girl child only Child should be Indian citizen Age limit: On the date of opening the account, the child’s age should 10 years or younger Who… Continue reading Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Empowering the girl child
19th April
Nuclear Security Summit (2010 â 2016) â What Next?
With 4 NSS underway, are we any close to getting a consensus - regional or global?
Easwar Committee to simplify Income Tax laws
Committee proposes deferring contentious ICDS provisions; some recommendations may be a part of budget 2016.
Bibek Debroy Committee on Restructuring of Indian Railways
Towards an efficient Indian Railways
Ajay Shankar Committee on Replacing Multiple Prior Permissions
Telangana, the newest state, has become the first state in the country to make faster clearances a statutory right.
Maritime India Summit 2016 April, Proposed Plan’s gist.
Maritime India Summit 2016 April general outline of proposed development plan. A) Digital India âOnline booking for passenger facilities âMaritime Payment Gateway âIT solutions for online survey of inland waters â 3D movies about maritime activities. âCCTV surveillance â Coastal communication network (mobile operators for data voice over package to port operators) 2) Connecting India… Continue reading Maritime India Summit 2016 April, Proposed Plan’s gist.
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