IBBI AMENDS THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA
Why in news? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 Details: It clarifies that a person, who is not eligible under the Code to submit a resolution plan for insolvency resolution of the corporate debtor, shall not be a party in […]
INDIA TO BE A GLOBAL HUB OF HIGHER LEARNING
Why in news? The Vice President of India called for making India a global hub of higher learning and scholarship and urged Universities, academicians and policy makers to improve academic standards at par with top international institutions Recent data Expressing concerns that none of the Indian Universities figured in the top 100 global rankings, Shri […]
Emergency Provisions in India
Emergency Provisions in Indian Constitution are contained in PART XVIII- Articles 352 to 360. Infographic on Emergency Provisions: The Indian Constitution gives the authority to declare three types of Emergencies to the President: National Emergency, State Emergency and Financial Emergency. Learn about these emergencies with the help of this Infographic. National Emergencies Invoked in the […]
PIB 6th January
Contents: Legislative Assembly of Delhi AI & machine learning will contribute USD 1 trillion to Indian economy by 2035 BEE Notifies New Energy Performance Standards for Air Conditioners Farmers Science Congress: Importance of farmer’s innovations LEGILATIVE ASSEMBLY OF DELHI Why in news? EC has announced the election schedule for Delhi Assembly-2020 Details The Legislative Assembly […]
7th January – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents The Mask of Anarchy India’s poor are also Document Poor. India’s Labour force’s concerns with a new deal A case for including Tulu in the Eighth Schedule THE MASK OF ANARCHY Why in news? Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi was attacked by masked mob on 5th January 2020. How was it attacked? […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 7 January 2020
Contents: New Satellites will help Gaganyaan Crew RBI gives in-principle nod to Shivalik Mercantile to convert to SFB Convergence India Stressed urban cooperative banks to face PCA like curbs Services sector activity growth at 5 month high NEW SATELLITES WILL HELP GAGANYAAN CREW Why in news? India plans to ring in its own era of […]
Ethics Part A – Theory
20191. (a) What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples. (150 words) 10 marks(b) What do you understand by the term ‘public servant’? Reflect on the expected role of public servant. (150 words) 10 marks 2.(a) Effective utilization of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically examine the reasons for […]
Ethics Part B – Case Studies
2019 Case Study 1 You are heading the rescue operations in an area affected by severe natural calamity. Thousands of people are rendered homeless and deprived of food, drinking water and other basic amenities. Rescue work has been disrupted by heavy rainfall and damage to supply routes. The local people are seething with anger against […]
Indian Economy and Economic Development
2019 44. Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017. 45. Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good […]
Agriculture
2019 19. How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production (Answer in 150 words) 10 20. Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas. (Answer in 150 words) 10 2018 1. What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How will MSP rescue the farmers from the […]