UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
GOBARdhan Scheme
Why in News? Prelims Pointers UPSC Prelims Practice Question (English) Q. With reference to the GOBARdhan Scheme, consider the following statements: Which of the…
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UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
National Handloom Day
UPSC Prelims Practice Question (English) Q. National Handloom Day is observed every year on: A. 15 AugustB. 7 AugustC. 2 OctoberD. 31 October Answer:…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs
Creamy Layer in SC/ST Reservations
GS-II: Polity & Governance | Reservation | Social Justice | Constitutional Provisions Context Creamy layer concept aims to exclude the socially advanced among reserved…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs
10-km Mining Buffer Applies to Wetland Conservation Reserves: Supreme Court
GS-III: Environment | Wetlands | Biodiversity Conservation | Environmental Governance Context Supreme Court clarified the applicability of the Asan Wetland directions Background of the…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs
China’s State-Led Innovation Ecosystem
GS-III: Science & Technology | Innovation | Research & Development | Industrial Policy Context Research universities form the foundation of Beijing’s innovation ecosystem The…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs
Access Paradox in Medical Education
GS-II: Governance | Health | Medical Education | Human Resource Development Context Expansion of MBBS seats aims to improve healthcare capacity Private sector has…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs
Handloom — weaving India’s heritage into global growth
GS-III: Economy | MSMEs | Textile Sector | Inclusive Growth | Cultural Economy Context It represents India’s civilisational strength and cultural identity Handloom supports…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Myanmar’s Kabaw Valley
UPSC Prelims Question (English) Q. With reference to Myanmar’s Kabaw Valley, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Clouded Leopard
UPSC Prelims Question (English) Q. With reference to the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs
Asiatic Lion
UPSC Prelims Question (English) Q. With reference to the Asiatic Lion, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)…
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